A new study traces the metal used to craft the brass sculptures to manilla bracelets produced in Germany and used as currency in the slave trade
What Shipwrecks Reveal About the Origins of the Benin Bronzes
They Found Freedom under the Skull & Crossbones
The Whydah serves, ironically, as both a symbol of oppression and freedom. A vessel that was originally built to carry enslaved Africans, eventually became a sanctuary for two dozen Africans who had escaped slavery and found liberty among her pirate crew. Join Shipwreck Center historian and high school history teacher, Tim Gigl, as you not only explore this fascinating story, but also examine the primary and secondary sources used to discover the truth.
Click here to access the webcast:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/they-found-freedom-under
Climate Change and the Ocean
In this class students will learn about the cause and effect of climate change with a focus on the ocean.
Activities include making an ocean ecosystem scene with recycled materials and a small rising sea level science experiment with an ice cube and a cup.
Thu, May 14, 2020 11:00 AM
Click here to register.
Virtual Hands on History
This class is an introduction to the science done while working on a shipwreck. Children who sign up will have a virtual interactive experience in archaeology and learn the importance of preserving history!
This class is led by expedition archaeologist and conservator Sophia Morong. Sophia received her degree in Anthropology with a concentration in Biological Anthropology from George Washington University. In addition to working with Shipwreck Center, she has also conducted research in Koobi Fora, Kenya and at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
Visit our Virtual Learning Resource page to sign up for Hand’s on History and all of our webcasts!
Schedule: TBD Please standby, this is an exciting an new program!
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Hands on History
This class is an introduction to the science done at Shipwreck Center. Families who sign up will have a virtual experience in archaeology and learn the importance of preserving history!
To sign up for our virtual learning program click here.
