Henry Brown was born a slave, and after being separated from his wife and young children, he decided to risk everything for his freedom. He sealed himself into a box and shipped himself through the mail to Philedelphia, PA. Using the Underground Railroad and friends along the way, he made it to freedom, although he never saw his family again.
After the performance our class had a wonderful discussion about what it means to be a slave, and why we don't have slaves in our country anymore. Students, in the comments below please continue this conversation.
What did this play make you think about?
What questions do you still have about Henry or about slavery?
this makes me think about how abe lincoln helped slaves get through a test
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WHEN WAS HERY BORN?
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ReplyDeleteHow long did the Civil War take to finish?
ReplyDeleteOlivia W.
Henry's freedome box reminds me of abe lincoln
ReplyDeletehelping slaves become free. Also it reminds me of sivil war.
Claire
when did Harry pass away. from, ryan C.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how could fit in the box for so long?
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It makes me think about how slavery is very wrong. Samuel P. altimore
ReplyDeleteWas it sad to not see his family again?
ReplyDeleteOlivia D.
How old was Henry when he got mailed.-Ethan
ReplyDeleteI wonder how it felt to be in that crate for so long?
ReplyDelete- Anna
How old was henry when he died?
ReplyDeleteAlso, Did Henry live forever by himself?
no family?
Claire
Cool movie.
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Henrys freedom box reminded us of Justice and slavery. He told his story and went on.
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