Peace Museum

When you hear or see the word peace we often think about tranquility, calmness, still. I do not know much history about Sierra Leone civil war. But can imagine the extent of damage mentally on the living family members including the social and economical costs.

The Peace Museum opened in Freetown in 2013 as a memorial dedicated to showcasing the civil war in Sierra Leone 1991 – 2000. The museum is divided into 3 sections: – Exhibition hall with images and untold stories, archived records & law library and a memorial garden to honor the victims. Coordinated by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and SCSL

A guide gave a brief encounter about the leading up to the civil war and peace process which I was able to record. However, video and pictures are not allowed to be taken inside the museum, only the memorial garden.

Memorial Garden – At the entrance to the garden was a sign – A lost Generation. As you step inside each engraved mural tells the story of war, justice and peace process and a list of names of some of those killed. The large statue symbolizes collaborators and the punishment to a family member which included murder. The 14 symbolic grave headstones SL districts and honour those not buried.

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