School Programs

To date, we have reached more than 20,000 students in grades 3-12 who acquired timely and important lessons about justice, freedom and human rights. Our curriculum begins with the 1839 Amistad Uprising and subsequent Supreme Court decision while highlighting themes of social justice such as dehumanization, resistance, and modern-day comparisons.

Our curriculum includes the option of a dockside visit aboard the Amistad. With the ship as a backdrop, we provide students a multi-tiered educational experience through which they can relive history and use its lessons to bring about positive change in today’s society.

If you are interested in signing up, email our Director of Education Chris Menapace at c_menapace@discoveringamistad.org

 

The Story of the Amistad in Partnership with Mystic Seaport Museum

We are excited to be able to offer programs for School students, Homeschoolers and other groups through our partnership with the Mystic Seaport Museum. Below are the current programs.

 

Amistad Through Art: Racial and Social Justice with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture

An in classroom and virtual program at the Amistad Center located within the Wadsworth Atheneum for 4th grade students and up.

Amistad Private Events

Reserve the Amistad ship for your private event.  Staff will be available to answer any questions about the ship and the story of the Amistad Rebellion and can display interactable objects that highlight elements and roles within the story. 


Past Programs