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We offer professional development workshops on the subjects of Northern slavery, colonial and New Nation America, and the history of women, both enslaved and free, during the same periods.

Participants walk away with ideas, skills, materials, and knowledge that they can immediately bring into their classrooms. 

Our dynamic approach centers new scholarship, inquiry-based learning, and culturally responsive practices. We have extensive experience working with districts, schools, administrators, educators, and experts in fields including social studies, civics, humanities, English language arts (ELA), digital humanities, and more! CTLE credit is available for New York State teachers and teaching assistants.  

Tailored Opportunities

We offer private teacher workshops and can customize opportunities for your school at any time during the year.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Teacher Webinars

Join Historic Hudson Valley for a series of free webinars exploring the subject of slavery in the Colonial North. Hear from leading experts in the field, expand your knowledge of the history of slavery, and discover strategies to help 3rd-12th grade students engage with this challenging but important content.

CTLE credit is available to NYS teachers.

July 15-17, 2025 from 6:00PM-8:00PM EST

July 15 – The Development of Slavery in the North by Dr. Leslie Harris

July 16 – Slavery & Capitalism: Building Northern Societies by Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara

July 17 – Strategies for Teaching Northern Slavery by Deirdre Hollman

Webinars: Teaching About Slavery

Watch a series of teacher webinars from March 2024 where educators from across the country shared their experiences and strategies for teaching the history of Northern slavery. Participants learned tangible skills to use with their students and received adaptable lesson plans suitable for various grade levels.