Digital Story of the William and Ellen Craft escape from slavery
The following digital story on William and Ellen Craft can be used in either a Middle School Georgia History class or in a High School US History class.
The movie begins with an introduction to the Craft’s background in Macon, GA. The story then goes into detail on William and Ellen’s brilliant plan to escape to freedom in the North. The Craft’s travel as far away as England before finally settling in Savannah, GA after the Civil War. The two spent their days in freedom writing about their experiences and going on speaking tours around the country.
This story would be of great interest to students. Especially to students from the Middle Georgia area who share a geographical connection to this story. Students today enjoy stories with drama, intrigue, daring, and celebrity. All of which are included in this amazing story about William and Ellen Craft.
The following digital story on William and Ellen Craft can be used in either a Middle School Georgia History class or in a High School US History class.
The movie begins with an introduction to the Craft’s background in Macon, GA. The story then goes into detail on William and Ellen’s brilliant plan to escape to freedom in the North. The Craft’s travel as far away as England before finally settling in Savannah, GA after the Civil War. The two spent their days in freedom writing about their experiences and going on speaking tours around the country.
This story would be of great interest to students. Especially to students from the Middle Georgia area who share a geographical connection to this story. Students today enjoy stories with drama, intrigue, daring, and celebrity. All of which are included in this amazing story about William and Ellen Craft.