Abolition in Forten’s Age of Revolution and Antebellum

The American Revolution’s ideals of liberty and equality were laden with both ambition and contradiction in a nation where slavery existed throughout the 13 United States, complicating how we understand it today. Educators are invited to join this free virtual workshop as we welcome Julie Winch, acclaimed author of A Gentleman of Color, to explore the roots of the American abolition movement through the lens of Black Revolutionary James Forten and his family. Walk away from this workshop with a greater understanding of how the movement for the abolition of slavery grew during the Revolutionary era and beyond.