History Through Deaf Eyes is a social history exhibition aligning nearly 200 years of United States history with the experiences of deaf people. The Birmingham appearance is coordinated by the Alabama Association of the Deaf and will be on display September 7 through October 24 in the Odessa Woolfolk Gallery. 

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Using objects and images collected by individuals, organizations and schools for deaf children, this exhibition illustrates the shared experiences of family life, education and work—as well as the divergent ways deaf people see themselves, communicate, employ and adapt technology and determine their own futures.  Special displays include a cast of the sculpture of Helen Keller's face, which is in the Washington National Cathedral.  This is the first time the cast will have traveled outside of Washington.  The Helen Keller birthplace, Tuscumbia, is loaning a dress, toys and a replica of the famous pump where she learned the connection between finger spelling and language.