VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Untold Stories and Hidden Figures of Bucks County
The video series “Untold Stories and Hidden Figures of Bucks County” is designed to bring fresh accounts of African Americans to life through oral history, presenting interviews with historians and everyday citizens of Bucks County. The collection includes short (6-10 minutes) documentaries on various themes. These include stories from the earliest days of slavery to the role of African American soldiers in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, to the stations of the Underground Railroad and the Civil Rights movement in Bucks County and more. The videos are filmed primarily on location at historic sites to instill a greater sense of knowledge and community pride in African Americans and others living in the community.
For organizations and groups that are unable to participate in our live tours, or pop-up mobile exhibits and would like to know more about or virtual education opportunities, please contact Erika Land, the Museum's Program Manager at 215.752.1909 email or email eland@aamuseumbucks.org.
The Slate Hill Legacy
On September 26, 2020, a ceremony was held at Historic Slate Hill Cemetery in Lower Makefield, Bucks County to honor these and other soldiers who received new grave markers provided by the Veterans Affairs Administration. Local veterans and local young African American men were interviewed about their reactions in learning about these brave men who went to war for their freedoms over a century and a half ago. Local Historian, Helen Heinz shared the interesting details of these soldier's lives at war and in the local Yardley community.
Borough of Langhorne
The AAMBC invited a group of Langhorne’s eldest citizens to share their stories of their ancestors who were among the first African American families who settled in Langhorne. The Museum also visited the Bethlehem AME Church, the oldest African American Museum in Langhorne.
The Underground Railroad in Lower Bucks County
Learn about the pivotal role of African American soldiers in helping General George Washington cross the Delaware River on Christmas Day and defeat the Hessian forces, (commissioned by the British Army) by attacking them by surprise. Meet several of these soldiers portrayed by re-enactor Algernon Ward who tells the story of two Black soldiers who were at the Crossing.
Washington Crossing
Learn about the pivotal role of African American soldiers in helping General George Washington cross the Delaware River on Christmas Day and defeat the Hessian forces, (commissioned by the British Army) by attacking them by surprise. Meet several of these soldiers portrayed by re-enactor Algernon Ward who tells the story of two Black soldiers who were at the Crossing.
The Integration of Levittown
In 1957, the first African American family to move into Levittown, Daisy and William Myers, faced an angry, prejudiced mob of white residents who tried to get them out using threats and violence. They were true trailblazers and their bravery paved the way for other families to move into Levittown. Hear about the lawyer, Sam Snipes who helped them through Mr. Snipes' two children. Also, learn about another family's experience moving to Levittown 15 years later.