Educational Programs

African Diaspora Children Series

We encourage each educator – from pre-school to secondary to home school – to introduce the history behind these educational programs to your students. The DuSable Museum African Storytelling and Rhythms programs afford you the opportunity to do so in an inspiring and entertaining manner.

Programs cost $5 per person and begin at 10:30 am, unless otherwise noted. One chaperone or teacher is admitted free per group reservation. Programs are subject to change. For reservations, call 773-947-0600 ×225.

Rosella Smith is available for storytelling to pre-schoolers every third (3rd) Wednesday of each month. Reservations required-$4 per person.

Visit the Youth Programs section of our events page to learn about upcoming educational programs.

“Freedom’s Sisters” Essay Contest

“Who is your favorite Freedom Sister and why?”
What are you doing to continue her legacy?
(250 – 500 words)

Eligible Participants: 4th-8th grade students
Prizes:

  • 1st place: $5,000 U.S. Savings Bond
  • 2nd place: $2,500 U.S. Savings Bond
  • 3rd place: $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond
  • 1st, 2nd & 3rd runners-up:
    one (1) $500 U.S. Savings Bond each

CONTEST OPEN:
January 23, 2010 – March 9, 2010

Essays Should Be Mailed To:
Ford Motor Company
ATTN: Freedom’s Sisters Essay Contest – Chicago
1 American Road – 211 WHQ, Dearborn, MI 48126

Please include name, school, grade level, and contact information.

Winners will be notified on March 26, 2010.

Freedom’s Sisters, an exhibition created by Cincinnati Museum Center, organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Exhibition Services (SITES), and made possible through the generous support of Ford Motor Company Fund.