Social Studies come to life featuring the life of Harriet Tubman-is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of people from the bonds of slavery.
Freedom Train tells the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people, in a fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes that use dance, dialogue and music of the period. Songs include “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” “Steal Away,” “Wade in the Water,” “Good News, the Chariot’s A-comin'” and many others still sung today. Freedom Train is the story of self-sacrifice, dedication and survival, laced with warmth and a sense of humor that celebrates the human spirit – a universal story for all.
This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of people from the bonds of slavery. Her courage helped to change the world. This drama with music features the life of Harriet Tubman as told by Sarah Bradford, a woman persuading a publisher to print her book, Scenes from the Life of Harriet Tubman. Her courage helped to change the world.
Share her life with your students through this musical history lesson and stirring drama.
Perfect gift to celebrate Women History Month Celebration!
Curriculum Connections: History, Drama, Theater, Language Arts, Women in History, Reading, Visual Arts, Black History Celebration!