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When George Washington was elected president, he reluctantly left behind his beloved Mount Vernon to serve in Philadelphia, the temporary seat of the nation’s capital. In setting up his household he brought along nine slaves, including Ona Judge. As the President grew accustomed to Northern ways, there was one change he couldn’t abide: Pennsylvania law required enslaved people be set free after six months of residency in the state. Rather than comply, Washington decided to circumvent the law. Every six…

Patriot’s Reward is a fictional tale about a real-life slave owned by the author’s ancestor in Portsmouth, New Hampshire during the American Revolution. His struggle to be free leads him to heroism in battles at Quebec, Lake Champlain, Bennington and Saratoga, and finally to a petition to the NH Legislature for his freedom. Clarkson’s extensive research adds depth to this fast paced story. Format:Hardcover Language:English ISBN:1931807566 ISBN13:9781931807562 Release Date:May 2007 Publisher:Peter E. Randall Publisher Length:320 Pages Weight:1.55 lbs. Dimensions:1.0″ x…

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white…

Peter’s life as a slave never really changes. He works hard every day, from morning ’til night. But when the American colonies decide to fight in a war to gain their independence as a new nation, Peter bravely decides to question his master. “When will I have my freedom?” The deal Peter makes leads to an exciting journey as a Revolutionary War soldier and changes his life forever. This patriotic story takes place amid events that lead to the founding…

Let Freedom Ring! When Dr. King and Miss Scott visited Portsmouth, NH on October 26, 1952 he gave a sermon titled “Going Forward by Going Backward.” In 1952 the enduring value of Reverend King’s words was not fully appreciated, and his legacy and martyrdom, were unimaginable. This brightly illustrated picture book imagines that day, and gives a colorful picture of a special day in a small New England Town   Product Details ISBN-13: 9781958669068 Publisher: Piscataqua Press Publication date: 09/06/2022…