Free Abolition Symposium: Wendell Phillips and His Legacy
This year marks the bicentennial of the birth of Boston abolitionist, orator, and activist Wendell Phillips. Born into the first rank of Boston's elite, Phillips joined the American Anti-Slavery Society in his twenties and became one of the most prominent reformers of the nineteenth century. In honor of the anniversary of Phillips' birth, a public symposium featuring scholars from across the country will be held on Thursday, June 2nd and Friday, June 3rd in Boston.
Educators are invited to attend the symposium and join Primary Source on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. at Suffolk University for a hands-on teaching workshop on Phillips and the abolitionist movement, a walking tour of local abolitionist historical sites, and a plenary discussion. This event is particularly suitable for teachers of grades 6-12.
Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Suffolk University
One Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Directions
The building is approximately 1 block from both the Park Street T station and Government Center T station, on the block defined by Beacon, Tremont, and Somerset Streets. Please use the Somerset Street entrance (the classroom where the event is taking place cannot be accessed through the Beacon Street main entrance). Room 101 is immediately on your left as you enter the classroom area.
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