Southern City, National Ambition: Education Program

Object Details

Creator

Anacostia Museum

Octagon (Washington, D.C.)

Scope and Contents

Joanna Banks discussed slaves and slavery with a group of young students. After the discussion, Banks read a story about the life of African Americans in Washington, D.C. from 1800-1860; specifically, the story about Addy and her life as a house slave. After the story, there was a discussion about freedom and singing of a 'Sweet Honey in the Rock' song about freedom. The program concluded with Banks showing students a few objects and photographs on display in the exhibition 'Southern City, National Ambition: The Growth of Washington, D.C. 1800-1860.'

Education program. Related to the exhibition 'Southern City, National Ambition: The Growth of Washington, D.C. 1800-1860.' Dated 19951204.

Date

1995

Extent

1 Video recording (VHS)

Type

Archival materials

Video recordings

Topic

African Americans

Slaves

Slavery

Liberty

Education -- Museums

Museum exhibits

Place

Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)

Washington (D.C.)

United States

Citation

Southern City, National Ambition: Education Program, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier

ACMA.03-017, Item ACMA AV002215