Museum - Education
Special Topic Programs
Escape to Freedom - The Underground Railroad in Michigan
This exciting new tour introduces students in grades second through fifth to several Michiganders active in the Underground Railroad, a secret network to freedom for American slaves. Students will participate in a simulated escape experience and explore mythology of the Railroad, including the story of Peg Leg Joe and the song “Follow the Drinking Gourd.” Students will create and take home a decorated gourd.
Contact Information
Museum Educator
269) 782-1334
museum@swmich.edu
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| [Students from Justus Gage Elementrary School in Dowagiac, Michigan enjoy activities at the Underground Railroad Exhibit.] | |||
Below are pre- and post-classroom activities teachers can do with their students, as well as supplementary resources for teachers.
| Pre-Tour Classroom Activity |
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| Underground Railroad Vocabulary |
| Post-Tour Classroom Activities |
| Agents of the Underground Railroad: A Lesson in Civil Disobedience |
| Out of Bondage: Perry Sanford’s Account |
| Teacher Resources |
| Supplementary Resources for Teachers |
