Exploring Freedom During The Reconstruction Era Workshop: NYC and Beyond
Join this workshop to explore how newly emancipated African Americans defined freedom during Reconstruction and prepare to teach this history. This event will be hosted in-person.
About this event:
Multi-Session
Our multi-session professional learning series are designed for in-depth exploration of themes and topics that help educators strengthen their skills and competencies. Session information is included in the event details.
Instructor-Led
This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.
This event qualifies for CTLE (New York).
See DetailsThe struggle for and celebration of the passage of the three Reconstruction Era constitutional amendments shines a light on the hopes, challenges, and progress of American democracy. Join the Tenement Museum and Facing History & Ourselves for a workshop where we will learn about the choices and aspirations of freedpeople in both the South and locally in New York City during this time period.
During this workshop Facing History & Ourselves will introduce our case study, The Reconstruction Era: The Fragility of Democracy. Participants will be invited to consider the frequently used but rarely defined concept of freedom, and explore the many ways newly emancipated African Americans defined freedom in their own lives. Teaching this history is essential to helping students understand citizenship and democracy in the United States today.
Our professional learning experience will also include a tour of the Tenement Museum’s new permanent exhibit, A Union of Hope: 1869. From the vantage point of Rachel and Joseph Moore’s tenement apartment, participants will explore how working-class people organized to form societies, church groups, schools, and a Black press during the Civil War era in New York City.
This workshop is recommended for middle and high school social studies educators. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot!
Location: Tenement Museum
Address: 103 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Certificate of Completion
New York educators will be eligible for up to 6 CTLE hours after completion of this event.
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