Elizabeth Freeman and the End of Slavery in Massachusetts
Thursday, February 19th 2026
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday, February 19th 2026
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Workshop Syllabus
K-12 participants may complete this course for either 22.5 History/Social Science PDPs OR 1 graduate credit courtesy of Worcester State University. WSU charges an additional fee of $125 for the graduate credit. Let us know which form of credit you prefer on the day of the workshop.
To complete the course and receive credits, participants must attend the hybrid panel on February 18th, the workshop on February 19th, and the post-workshop Zoom session on March 28th. They must also complete pre- and post- workshop assignments.
Pre-workshop assignments are listed below and must be completed prior to the day of the workshop (February 19th). Post-workshop assignments are listed on p7-11 of the syllabus and are due on or before EOD on Tuesday, March 24th. Please complete and submit assignments in our Google Classroom.
Workshop Agenda
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
Massachusetts Historical Society (1154 Boylston Street Boston MA 02215)
We will begin our workshop at Massachusetts Historical Society. The MHS is a short walk from the Hynes Convention Center stop on the MBTA Green Line, and by several bus lines. The MHS does not have a parking lot, but we recommend the Haviland Garage next door for those driving.
Museum of African American History Boston (46 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02114)
The workshop will conclude at the MAAH. When we transition, we will take the T as a group to the museum and will provide transit fees. Participants can leave directly from the museum, or return to the MHS with staff.
The MAAH is near the Park Street Station, but will require a walk of about 15 minutes up a hill. If this walk is a barrier, we will drive you to the location and back to the MHS.
Whose Indepedence: Black Experiences During the American Revolution
Video recording of the 2/18 public program on the MHS YouTube channel
workshop padlet: pre-reads / watch
March 15: Elizabeth Freeman performance in Holyoke