National Social Studies Honor Society visits Philadelphia
BY POOJA KULKARNI
Special to The Press
On April 23, the Parkland High School National Social Studies Honor Society took a field trip to Philadelphia.
On their visit to the historic city of brotherly love, students took their first stop at the African-American Museum of Philadelphia.
In this museum, students delved into black history through the lens of film, as the museum had displays of costumes from movies featuring black history such as 2026 Oscar Award winning film “Sinners,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Coming 2 America 2.”
This experience was a part of the museum’s exhibit “Afrofuturism in Costume Design,” which showcased Ruth E. Carter’s journey to become a two time Oscar winning costume designer.
Carter’s use of filmography and costume design was used as a means to capture African-American history in a way that told stories and left a mark on the world of cinema.
After their visit to the African-American museum, students stopped at Reading Terminal Market, a beloved Philadelphia landmark.
Founded in 1983, this historic, award-winning indoor public market features over 80 vendors selling food, produce and crafts from around the globe.
Reading Terminal is a frequent tourist attraction due to its ability to capture the heart of Philadelphia.
To conclude their trip, students visited the National Constitution Center.
Located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, steps away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, students had the opportunity to attend a 17-minute show titled “Freedom Rising” that took them through the founding of America to the present day.
This theatrical production allowed students to immerse themselves in American history as a live narrator told the story of the U.S. Constitution.
This field trip, made possible due to weeks of planning and fundraising, allowed students to not only learn about American history through visiting museums, but by the birthplace of the nation.
This immersive experience was an exciting day for attendees as Social Studies Honors students had the chance to learn even more about a subject that interests them.