In this story, Elizabeth and her family escape their plantation in the middle of the night with help from Harriet Tubman.

This biography tells the story of Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery and how he became one of the most important voices of his time and ours.

In this story, a young boy learns the history behind the abolitionist song “John Brown’s Body.”

This story tells the history of Gullah people in Georgia and South Carolina who continue to fight to preserve their land and culture.

This image group features portraits of Frederick Douglass, Phillis Wheatley and Olaudah Equiano, who all learned to read and write while they were enslaved. Each used their gifts to help end slavery.

Thomas was born into slavery and lived a harsh life, but he was finally able to escape and reunite with his family.

William Wells Brown was born into slavery and later escaped to become one of the foremost supporters of abolition.

Patty, a young enslaved girl, shares some insight about life on a South Carolina plantation.

Nat Turner was an American freedom fighter who led one of history’s most successful revolts by enslaved people in Southampton County, VA.

Frederick Douglass made an amazing journey from slavery to freedom. Once free, Douglass committed his life to fighting for the freedom of others.