Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
They left in the middle of the night – often carrying little more than the knowledge to follow the North Star. In the decades prior to the Civil War in... Read more »
Guaranteeing Her Right…The 19th Amendment, Women and the Right to Vote
The campaign for women’s voting rights lasted more than seven decades. Considered the largest reform movement in United States history, its participants believed that securing the vote was essential to... Read more »
Explore the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Go back in time and explore the women's rights movement with these online resources below. And eventually our doors will reopen, so make time to come out for our... Read more »
The Underground Railroad
“I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person now I was free. There was such a glory over everything, the sun came like... Read more »
E-Learning for Kids – The Amazing Castle
Below are resources to help with your child's e-learning, while also encouraging their imagination to travel back in time. Like most other places, our doors are closed for the time... Read more »
Netflix for Kids
Based on the series of the best-selling children's books, The Who Was Show on Netflix brings some of the most famous names in history to life! Meet the... Read more »
Upcountry History
Learn about the people of the Upcountry through these online resources and lessons. Share your experiences on social media by using #UpcountryMuseum.
Read of the Week – Coney Island
Coney Island on My Mind: A Brief History of Brooklyn’s Waterfront Playground by Suzanne Spellen (aka Montrose Morris) 1930s Coney Island postcard. Image via Boston Public Library. New York City... Read more »
Films of the Week – Baseball
Each week we will recommend a new film that either highlights local Upcountry history or one of our changing exhibitions. Explore history from the comfort of your couch and then... Read more »
History of the Week – Battle of Tarawa
World War II: The Battle Of Tarawa is a documentary film directed by Louis Hayward. It used authentic footage taken at the Battle of Tarawa to tell the story... Read more »
