Woods said the theme for the local exhibit is “ River to River : From the Nile to the St . Johns ,” and this important effort by the AACS will extend beyond the three months it is on display .
“ As a result of this exhibition , we expect to see an enlarged membership base , strengthened relationships with county and city officials , increased annual visitation , volunteerism and donations , as well as a positive economic impact to Flagler County in terms of tourism and opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our youth , families and individuals ,” she said . “ This is only the beginning as we are slated to bring more Smithsonian exhibitions to Flagler County .”
The exhibit explores several questions regarding the significance of water on communities , including : How do Americans use water ? How is water represented in our society ? In what ways do we use water as a symbol ? How does water unite communities ? How does conflict over water emerge and how do communities resolve it ? How do we care for water and sustain it for the future ?
Woods said the AACS exhibit will also feature presentations from a variety of scholars and experts , including Stephen Noll , master lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Florida speaking on the relationship between humans and water in Florida ; Kramer Wimberley , master diver , researcher and diving instructor for inner-city youth on advancing marine conservation ; Marineland Mayor Angela TenBroeck on sustainable farming with aquaponics ; and Carmelo Morales , stormwater engineer for the city of Palm Coast speaking about beach erosion and others .
More information about the African American Cultural Society and the Water / Ways exhibit is available at
www . aacspalmcoast . org .
Aaron London is managing editor of Evolve Digital . He is also an adjunct professor of journalism at Daytona State College .
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