• The pulpit, floor, and pews in the African Meeting House, the center of the free African American community in antebellum Boston and birthplace of the Abolition Movement.

    Boston African American

    National Historic Site Massachusetts

Resources for Teachers

Elementary

Pre-Visit Materials

Hero and Leaders
Hero and Leader’s Game
Fugitive Slave Law Activity
Abolitionist Crossword Puzzle
What does Freedom Mean to Me?

Post-Visit Materials

Timeline for Matching Game
Matching Game
What Did You Learn?
Sarah’s Long Walk
Art Reflection
Letter to A Leader

Additional Curriculum

Please visit our partner, the Museum of African American History.


Middle Grades

Pre-Visit Materials

Know, Want, Learn Worksheet


Additional Curriculum

Please visit our partner, the Museum of African American History.

Post-Visit Materials

Helpful Handout
William Cooper Nell Activity

 

Did You Know?

Elizabeth

In 1783, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to officially abolish slavery, after two slaves, Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman and Qwok Walker, successfully sued in separate cases for their freedom.