SchoolPrograms - Phillis Wheatley

Title:

Phillis Wheatley

Duration:

1.5 hours

Description:

Kidnapped from Africa and sold into slavery in Boston, Phillis Wheatley went on to become the first African Americans to publish a book. Old South Meeting House is the only surviving site associated with her life. In this interactive program, students examine objects and primary source documents from Phillis Wheatley’s remarkable life, and explore what it was like to be in a slave in colonial Boston. Students will discover how colonial children learned to write and can try their hand at writing with a quill pen as Phillis did.

Grade:

5th through 8th

Fees:

$7.00 per student. Two (2) adults for every ten (10) students are admitted free. Additional adults will be charged $7.00 each.

Note:

Please note: This program was revised for the 2009 school year. Please inquire about the changes to the program at the time of booking.

Link:

Program Type:

Paid

Class Size:

Up to 25 students

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Created at 9/27/2006 9:56 AM by Carlin

Last modified at 8/18/2010 9:25 AM by Curran