Legendary Locals of Harrisburg
Todd Mealy talked about his book, Legendary Locals of Harrisburg. Mr. Mealy spoke about the life of abolitionist William Howard Day of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Description
Todd Mealy talked about his book, Legendary Locals of Harrisburg. Mr. Mealy spoke about the life of abolitionist William Howard Day of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What was significant about William Day's contribution to the union army's colored troop?
- Explain the importance of Day's position on the Harrisburg City School Board.
- What was Day's relationship with Frederick Douglass? How did the two abolitionist differ?
- How did Frederick Douglas gain more popularity than William Day?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Abolition
- Civil Rights Movement
- Civil War
- Frederick Douglas
- National Negro Convention
- William Howard Day