Teacher Resources
Explore Historic Hudson Valley’s many resources to help teach the challenging subject of slavery in today’s classroom.
Teacher Talks: Using People Not Property in the Classroom
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This series of short films is designed to help teachers feel more comfortable and confident in teaching the topic of…
People Not Property Classroom Materials
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These guides provide pathways for exploring People Not Property.
People Not Property: Website Resources for Teachers
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Browse the areas of this website most relevant to student learning.
Field Trips to Historic Hudson Valley Sites
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Explore K–12 opportunities for on-site learning at three historic locations.
Pinkster School Day Program
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Originally a Dutch spring festival, Pinkster became one of the most important holidays for Africans in New York—a time for…
Slavery in the Colonial North Summer Teacher Institute
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Participants explore how slavery was interwoven throughout colonial development and discuss how to teach this important but difficult subject in…
Traders & Raiders Website
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Human cargo was one part of the extensive transatlantic trade among Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and the northern Atlantic colonies.