Youth in our region are asking their teachers for help in preparing them to understand and become active participants in a society and culture that seems increasingly divided. Join Essex Heritage’s FREE “Teaching Hidden Histories” collaborative workshops as we utilize local organizations’ archives, scholars’ expertise, and community members’ voices to explore local historical examples of the various groups of people who fought for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Work with other teachers to find ways of making this history relevant to students as they confront modern challenges and opportunities built on these legacies.
Workshops & Symposia
Teaching Hidden History workshops and events have examined different topics related to our theme. In advance of the virtual workshops, teachers received secondary and primary sources and scholars’ recorded presentations to prepare for our time together. At the synchronous workshops and in-person events, they interacted with scholars and pedagogy experts via a panel discussion, and worked with other teachers in small groups to explore how to integrate content and techniques into curriculum development.
Additional Resources
Essex County Revolution 250 is an initiative whereby Essex Heritage and dozens of partner organizations across the region raise awareness and highlight the stories of Essex County, Massachusetts residents, free and unfree, during the American Revolutionary period. The website includes links to presentations, articles, and primary sources related to the topic. Link below.
This program was made possible in part by a grant from the National Park Foundation and through generous funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Using Essex History 
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