Under the freedom tree., written by Susan VanHecke ; illustrated by London Ladd, Widescreen
Type
Label
Under the freedom tree., written by Susan VanHecke ; illustrated by London Ladd, Widescreen
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Ages 5-9
Main title
Under the freedom tree.
Oclc number
868647165
Responsibility statement
written by Susan VanHecke ; illustrated by London Ladd
Runtime
9
Summary
One night in 1861, three escaped slaves made their way from the Confederate line to a Union-held fort. The runaways were declared "contraband of war" and granted protection. As word spread, thousands of runaway slaves poured into the fort, seeking their freedom. These "contrabands" made a home for themselves, building the first African American community in the country. In 1863, they bore witness to one of the first readings of the Emancipation Proclamation in the South, beneath the sheltering branches of the tree now known as Emancipation Oak
Target audience
juvenile
Technique
animation
resource.version
Widescreen