Have you ever wondered about the hidden stories of the Adirondack region’s past – and how they might help us envision its future? Trace back to the mid-1800s to learn about African American settlers who migrated to the Adirondacks to farm the land and secure voting rights. Then fast forward to the summer of 2023, as an assembly of activists, educators, and Adirondack community members converge to joyously celebrate the unveiling of a new historical marker – a testament to the resilience and contributions of those African American settlers. This resource uses footage from Adirondacks for All, a documentary produced by Mountain Lake PBS.
Ignite your students’ curiosity with this fantastic classroom resource, and discover even more diverse stories of the Adirondacks’ past and present, on PBS LearningMedia!
Being Black in the Adirondacks: Past and Present | Adirondacks for All
Grades 3-12
Explore the diverse experiences of Black communities in the Adirondacks, past and present. Tracing back to the mid-1800s, uncover the remarkable tale of an experiment with racial justice, where free African Americans migrated to the Adirondacks to farm the land and secure voting rights. Then fast forward to the summer of 2023, as an assembly of activists, educators, and Adirondack community members converge to joyously celebrate the unveiling of a new historical marker – a testament to the resilience and contributions of African American settlers.
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