Webby Award Submission: Finding Freedom
Explore the stories of African American men and women in war-torn Virginia.
What began as a touchscreen experience in the Museum’s galleries, the Finding Freedom interactive web experience has had nearly 1.5 million pageviews since it was launched in 2020. The experience encourages inclusivity by telling the stories of men and women of African descent living in 1781, conveying a more fully representative version of American history and inviting greater understanding of the decisions made by Black people of the time period for all users.
In 2025, the Museum also upgraded the interactive to be section 508 compliant and enriched with audio voiced by African American voice actors from Virginia to make the interactive's content more dynamic, engaging, and accessible.
Teacher Resources
Modular activities, worksheets, and more, aligned to national history standards.
Primary Sources
Muster rolls, pension records, letters, and more – these are a selection of the documents that informed our storytelling.
Big Ideas
Short essays to put the stories of Andrew, Deborah, Eve, Jack, and London into historical context.
Glossary
Useful definitions for understanding language in the stories, Big Ideas, and primary sources.
Connect with Us
We love feedback! Ask us questions or send us comments to [email protected], or use @amrevmuseum to tag us on social media.