Transatlantic slavery was responsible for the forced migration and enslavement of more than 12 million people from Africa to the Americas over hundreds of years. The impact of this is complex and far reaching, and understanding it is challenging but essential.
This museum-led workshop will enable students to get hands-on with museum objects and use these unique resources to explore the impact on those involved, including enslaved Africans and people in Liverpool.
Students will be guided through a series of hands-on activities with historical sources and museum artefacts to aid and deepen their understanding of transatlantic slavery. They will work in 5 separate groups to explore key topics including forced migration, enslavement on the plantation, resistance as well as abolition. Students will be encouraged to discuss and present their findings, and consider how they connect to contemporary issues such as racism. This unique learning experience illustrates the massive impact of transatlantic slavery on the world and the ways it still impacts on our lives today.
Available for Key stage 3. Pre-booking is essential via National Museum Liverpool website. Delivered by the Learning and Participation team at the International Slavery Museum.
Event Date: Thursday 28th April 2022
Categories: Arts | Children | exhibition | Liverpool | Liverpool Against Racism | Ticketed | World culture
Contact Details: Box Office, Tel: 0151 478 4788
