Wonderscape
Frederick Douglass: From Enslaved to Statesman
Follow the journey of Frederick Douglass, from his early years in enslavement to becoming a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. Learn about his role as an advisor to President Lincoln, his powerful writings, and his impact on the...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: William Still
An audio file and transcript discussing famous abolitionist William Still's work on the Underground Railroad. [3:23]
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Created Equal: The Abolitionists
A three-episode documentary film that tells the story of the individuals who fought to end slavery in the United States. Five people are highlighted: William Lloyd Garrison, Angelina Grimke, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sanditon: Slavery and Its Legacy in England
Charlotte Heywood is shocked to learn that slavery still flourishes around the world, in this video excerpt from Sanditon: Masterpiece, based on Jane Austen's unfinished novel. Charlotte discovers that Otis Molyneux-an educated, free...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Frederick Douglass
A combination of still photos and video tells the life story of Frederick Douglass. Includes a link to the Frederick Douglass museum. [19:04]
A&E Television
History.com: The Abolitionist Movement
A detailed account of the Abolitionist Movement, and the roles certain men and women took to ensure the liberation of all slaves. Hear of Reverend John Rankin's freedom lantern, William Lloyd Garrison's Liberator and John Brown's...
Internet Multicasting Service
Ims: An Appeal to the British People: Speech by Frederick Douglas
Actor Norman Matlock reads a speech given by Douglass in London, England in 1846. Speech is titled "An Appeal to the British People."