LC Subject Heading: African-Americans--Maine
Item 29278
Unidentified man, Lewiston, ca. 1900
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Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Media: Photographic print
Item 23859
Malaga Island residents with missionary, 1909
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1909 Location: Phippsburg Media: Ink on paper
Lesson Plan
Black History and the History of Slavery in Maine
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary
Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson presents an overview of the history of the Black community in Maine and the U.S., including Black people who were enslaved in Maine, Maine’s connections to slavery and the slave trade, a look into the racism and discrimination many Black people in Maine have experienced, and highlights selected histories of Black people, demonstrating the longevity of their experiences and contributions to the community and culture in Maine.
