She Inspires
Elizabeth Freeman (Mumbet)
1/10/2019 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn about Mumbet, a slave in western Massachusetts until she sued for freedom and won.
Abolitionist Mumbet (later choosing the name Elizabeth Freeman), who was born in Claverack in the 1700s, is a symbol of courage to all who strive for freedom. She worked as a slave in western Massachusetts until she sued for her freedom and won. Image courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations and the African American Heritage Trail, a project of the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area.
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She Inspires is a local public television program presented by WMHT
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She Inspires
Elizabeth Freeman (Mumbet)
1/10/2019 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Abolitionist Mumbet (later choosing the name Elizabeth Freeman), who was born in Claverack in the 1700s, is a symbol of courage to all who strive for freedom. She worked as a slave in western Massachusetts until she sued for her freedom and won. Image courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations and the African American Heritage Trail, a project of the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area.
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She Inspires is a local public television program presented by WMHT
Underwriting Provided by Crisafulli Bros. and Godfrey Financial Associates