The Union Army and Juneteenth
1865
Learn more about the origins of Juneteenth through this print.
Fighting for the Rights of Black Lives in the Founding Era
with Mandel Holland, Elijah Malcomb, and Sandra Trenholm
Explore the writings of Prince Hall and James Forten.
The Massachusetts 54th
with Jermain Corbin and Sandra Trenholm
Explore the history of the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry.
History of Race Relations in America
with David Blight, Kellie Carter Jackson, and Manisha Sinha
Explore the importance of Black history and the history of race relations in America in this panel discussion.
The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church
with Rachel L. Swarns
Learn the story about the 272 enslaved people who were sold to fund the construction of Georgetown University.
John Quincy Adams and the Amistad Case
1840
Read a letter written by John Quincy Adams about his role in supporting the Amistad captives’ petition for freedom.
The Middle Passage
1749
Scrutinize an image and a letter that address the experience of kidnapped Africans on a slave ship.
Beyond the Battlefield: African American Contributions to the Civil War
with Elizabeth R. Varon
Learn more about the men, women, and children who contributed to the war effort through various means.
African Americans and the Civil War
with Elizabeth R. Varon
Learn more about free and enslaved Africans’ contributions to the Union war effort.
James Forten, Sailmaker
by Julie Winch
Read about James Forten, an African American craftsman and businessman in nineteenth-century Philadelphia who employed an integrated workforce.
Mary Ellen Pleasant, Freedom-Fighting Entrepreneur
by Lynn M. Hudson
An introduction to Mary Ellen Pleasant, an abolitionist and businesswoman who flourished on the East and West Coasts.
Jeremiah G. Hamilton, Wall Street‘s First Black Millionaire
by Shane White
Explore Jeremiah Hamilton‘s career, including his response to the Draft Riots of 1863.
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