Mapping Memory: The Legacy of Slavery, Abolition, and Freedom in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, the history of slavery, abolition, and freedom is all around us: not just in museums and historic houses, but in the names of our streets and even the soil beneath our feet. In this professional development workshop, educators are invited to uncover the (sometimes buried) history of slavery in Brooklyn through archival materials and interrogate the ways in which we memorialize this fraught chapter of our borough's past, and those who worked to bring it to an end. Participants will learn strategies for teaching with maps, atlases, and other primary source documents, embark on a guided walking tour of historic Brooklyn Heights, and explore case studies of recently uncovered archaeological sites that bring a new contemporary relevance to how we live with and respond to this legacy. Educators will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of Brooklyn's history, along with access to curated curricula, research resources, and customized learning materials.

 

This is an in-person program at the Center for Brooklyn History. This day-long workshop includes breakfast and lunch, and is designed for teachers and educators working in New York City Schools. Educators will be eligible to receive 7 CTLE credits.

 

Please email CBHeducation@Bklynlibrary.org with any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs.