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Videos

We create short videos for our social media or for our work in the community.  They can be used in the class room or at home as quick intros to The Black Metropolis.  We also post videos from other places around the web. 

VIDEOS​
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Bethel Burying Grounds Lives Honoring The Stories Beneath The Soil Recap

Bethel Burying Grounds Lives Honoring The Stories Beneath The Soil Recap

This video follows the 1838 Black Metropolis team through their Bethel Burying Ground tour for Creative Philadelphia. Video Credit Embassy: Interactive.
Free, As One Exhibit

Free, As One Exhibit

Black Philadelphia in the 18th and 19th Centuries

Black Philadelphia in the 18th and 19th Centuries

PhillyStories - 1838 Black Metropolis Woman's Tour

PhillyStories - 1838 Black Metropolis Woman's Tour

Explore the inspiring work of Michiko Quinones and Morgan Lloyd, co-founders of "1838 Black Metropolis," a nonprofit uncovering 19th-century African American history in Philadelphia. From amplifying untold stories—especially of Black women—to creating immersive tours and educational resources, their mission brings hidden histories to life. Don’t miss their latest project: a tour of a historic Black women’s enclave in the city. https://www.1838blackmetropolis.com A PhillyCAM Voices segment Watch at www.Phillycam.org/watch, Xfinity 66/966 y Verizon Fios 29/30.
The Black Music Scene at 7th and Bainbridge in the 1820s

The Black Music Scene at 7th and Bainbridge in the 1820s

Mapping UGRR Routes into and out of Philly

Mapping UGRR Routes into and out of Philly

The story of the Hawkins family inspired us to map UGRR routes into and out of Philly.
The African Harmonic Society

The African Harmonic Society

Introduces us to the African Harmonic Society, a group that revolutionized the early 19th century Black arts scene.
The African Hymn

The African Hymn

Did you know that a song written by a Philadelphia AME pastor in 1830 helped to inspire Nat Turner in 1831? See the blog post to learn more
November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024

Drawing encouragement from the past to make it through this week.
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