Reading Between the Lines: Understanding Runaway Advertisements and Enslavement in the Colonial north

Runaway slave advertisements are one of the richest sources of information about the enslaved population in the colonial North. Prior to visiting Philipsburg Manor, students read and discuss an essay about runaway advertisements found in colonial newspapers. At Philipsburg Manor, students examine and discuss a variety of runaway advertisements from the colonial period, look at artworks based on the ads, and create an artwork or creative writing piece based on the ads. Included in the program is a brief tour of the historic site.

February Only 
Admission: $6
Program length: 2 hours 
Group limit: 30 
Grades: 8-12