Bibi and her family escape their plantation and journey to a better life.

These images show some of the many African Americans who fought or worked for the Union Army in the Civil War.

Enslavers used harsh and punishments to force enslaved people obey them. These images show these punishments. This text contains sensitive images that may not be suitable for all students.

These images show enslaved people laboring in fields in Georgia and South Carolina.

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.

Mary loves Sunday mornings and the spirituals that give her and Mama hope.

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.

Mum Bett hears the cries for American freedom from British tyranny and launches her own American Revolution against slavery in Massachusetts.