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Learn more about Revolutionary-era Philadelphia where a young James Forten grew up and how the city shaped his formative years.

Take a detailed look at Don Troiani's "The Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770" painting that depicts the chaotic scene in Boston that left five people dead and was used to turn colonists against King George III's rule.

Explore these short framing essays to discover the lives and legacies of free Black Philadelphian, Revolutionary War privateer, successful businesman, and stalwart abolitionist James Forten and his family.

Black Founders modular activities have been designed in alignment with history standards from the National Center for History in the Schools.

This glossary provides definitions that may be useful as you explore the Black Founders: The Fortens of Philadelphia teacher resources, big ideas, and primary sources.

Access modular activities and ready-made worksheets to help your students dig deeper into the lives and legacies of free Black Philadelphia, Revolutionary War privateer, and successfull businessman James Forten and his descendants.

This unit explores the early life of James Forten by describing what life was like in Philadelphia during the years leading up to the Revolutionary War.

The purpose of this unit is to help students learn more about the role of people of African descent during the Revolutionary War.

This unit explores the various ways that people of African descent pushed to end slavery and demand equal rights in the years following the Revolutionary War.

The purpose of this unit is to explore the issues that James Forten and his family were passionate about and what they did to advance those causes.