Teacher Information - Independence Seaport Museum

Seaport Teacher Memberships

FREE! Sign Up for a Seaport Teacher Membership!

Become an Independence Seaport Museum Teacher Member today and receive the following benefits:

- $1 discount per student for up to 30 students for one group visit per year
- Invitations to Act 48 teacher workshops and member and special events
- Subscription to E-news and the Museum's newsletter, The Masthead
- Four complimentary Museum passes
- Feedback opportunities on new educational programs and exhibits

To become a Teacher Member, email the Education Department at education@phillyseaport.org today!

FREE!
Act 48 Teachers' Workshop!

PLUS!
FREE Performance by Voices of Africa!

Saturday, November 8, 10 am-2 pm

Attend a FREE Act 48 Teachers' Workshop to learn about Independence Seaport Museum's exciting new African-American maritime lessons, inspired by the Museum's current featured exhibit, Black Hands, Blue Seas -- The Untold Maritime Stories of African Americans.

Then enjoy Voices of Africa, an internationally acclaimed all-women ensemble performing a powerfully unique blend of a cappella harmonies and African percussions that spans the African Diaspora.

First 30 teachers to arrive at workshop receive FREE copy of
Black Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail!

10 am -- REGISTRATION
Sign in and enjoy coffee and pastries.

10:30 am -- FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Abolitionist, orator, and ship caulker.

11 am -- MATTHEW HENSON
First to reach the North Pole.

11:30 am -- TOUR BLACK HANDS, BLUE SEAS
The long and proud maritime heritage of African Americans.

12 pm -- LUNCH
Brown bag it; we'll supply fruit, dessert and drinks.

12:30 pm -- RON SADLER
New Jersey marina owner featured in Black Hands, Blue Seas speaks about life on the Delaware River.

1 pm -- VOICES OF AFRICA
Performs and discusses African music and the classroom.

Act 48 hours awarded.

Advance registration is required. Please contact Curator of Education Bill Ward at bward@phillyseaport.org to register.

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