The Living Museum

At the end of the year, fourth graders transformed the Lower School into a Living Museum, inviting families and fellow students to step into history through the voices and stories of influential abolitionists. As the culminating project of their yearlong social studies curriculum—spanning history of this continent from pre-European contact through the abolishment of slavery—students brought historical figures to life through research, storytelling, and performance.

From courageous acts of resistance to powerful movements for freedom and justice, the museum highlighted the work, struggles, and lasting impact of abolitionists whose voices helped shape history. We are proud of the work and care our students put into this project under the guidance and leadership of fourth grade teachers Marion Dear ’83 and Shelagh Wilson ’85. See more in the museum gallery here!