This program highlights the region’s important influence during the early and mid-19th century. A museum educator will introduce students to area leaders, politicians, and abolitionists along with those risking everything to find freedom from slavery. This program features a PowerPoint slide show presentation and interactive primary source elements. The program is best suited for Eighth Grade and above (can be adapted for younger grades if needed) and is one hour long.
Artifacts include:
- Primary source images
- maps
- posters, and propaganda