Miami Freedom Tower Seeks Community Contributions for New Exhibits

New Exhibits at the Freedom Tower

• 🏛️ The Freedom Tower in Miami is launching new exhibits as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
• 🔑 These exhibits mark a new chapter for the landmark, focusing on the stories of people who passed through it.

Community Story Collection

• 🗣️ Curators are actively seeking community contributions, particularly from Cuban exiles, to enrich the exhibits.
• 🎯 The goal is to collect and share the powerful stories and experiences of those who fled the Castro regime.
• 🎙️ Over 350 oral histories have already been collected, with plans to gather thousands more.

How to Share Your Story

• 📍 Individuals can record their personal stories at the tower in a dedicated booth, with a two-minute time limit.
• 💡 Fashion designer Renee Ruiz, an exile who arrived during the Mariel boat lift, is featured in an exhibit, sharing his journey and success in the U.S.
• 🌍 The project aims to include everyone in the community, inviting them to be a part of history.

Public Access and Information

• 🗓️ Preview tours are available on Friday, with the tower set to reopen to the public soon.
• 🌐 More information on the exhibits and how to share personal histories can be found on the website local1010.com.