Tag: slavery
The Slave Bible: How Scripture Was Altered to Uphold Slavery
Discover the shocking history of the Slave Bible, where hundreds of biblical chapters were removed to promote obedience and discourage freedom.
What It Was Like To Be A Slave At George Washington's Mount Vernon
Many people know George Washington owned slaves, but what was life like for the slaves at Washington's Mount Vernon plantation?
Harry Washington: George Washington's Enslaved Man Who Found Freedom
Discover the incredible true story of Harry Washington, who escaped slavery, fought for the British, settled in Canada, and helped found Sierra Leone.
Photography and the Secret of Frederick Douglass’ Power
Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery and became an influential orator, writer and intellectual, was the most photographed person in America in the 19th century.
Drain the Oceans: The Clotilda, America’s Last Slave Ship
Drain the Oceans investigates the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring captive Africans to the United States in this powerful episode.
Understanding Juneteenth and Why It Still Matters
Clint Smith, author of "How the Word Is Passed," explains the history behind Juneteenth and why its 2021 recognition as a federal holiday came more than 150 years after freedom reached the last enslaved people in Texas.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved black Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in...
Bélizaire and the Frey Children: The Portrait That Refused to Be Erased
Discover the remarkable story behind Bélizaire and the Frey Children, a rare 1837 portrait revealing the realities of slavery in the American South.
The Last Slave Ship Survivor Died in 1940… And Nobody Knew
Discover the extraordinary life of Matilda McCrear, the last known survivor of the illegal slave ship Clotilda and a forgotten witness to history.
The Forgotten Civil War Roots of Memorial Day
A federal holiday since 1971, the roots of Memorial Day go back over a century prior, to the end of the Civil War.
Cherokee National History Museum: Preserving the Story of the Cherokee Nation
Discover the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where immersive exhibits share the history, resilience, and culture of the Cherokee Nation.
The Legacy of Elizabeth Freeman: A Story of Justice and Freedom
The commerce of slavery was deeply integrated into the Massachusetts economy in the 18th century. Many white colonists, including Colonel John Ashley, who owned Ashley House and the surrounding fields in the 1700s, used enslaved laborers.
The Tuckers: Descendants of America’s First African Family
Meet the Tucker family, descendants of the first documented African family in English North America, and explore their powerful American legacy.
Ten Million Names Project Honors Enslaved Ancestors
Discover how the Ten Million Names project is working to recover and preserve the identities of enslaved African Americans through research and genealogy.
19th-Century “Information Wanted” Ads by Freed Slaves Reveal Lost Families
Discover how 19th-century newspaper ads placed by newly freed slaves are uncovering powerful stories of families torn apart by slavery and the lasting quest for reunion.
