African American History Institute: Reginald F. Lewis Museum Summer Teacher Institute 2026 – A Quest for Freedom
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for Summer Teacher Institute 2026 for educators to examine the freedom experience of enslaved and free blacks in Maryland from the state’s founding to Maryland Emancipation Day when slavery was officially abolished in this region. This program reflects on the Black experience as it pertains to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Participating educators will learn about various Maryland freedom seekers and abolitionists who fought for their freedom in the state and beyond as well as understand what freedom meant to the enslaved and free black. Designed for K-12 educators, this Teacher Institute strives to enhance the scholarship of Maryland educators through:
- History content lectures with regional and national guest speakers
- Best practices and pedagogy for teaching African American history and culture, as well as art integration techniques with Guest Teacher Practitioners
- Field trips to regional museums and historical sites related to Maryland’s local history
- Opportunities to connect with peer educators and create educational resources for the classroom
To participate please complete the application form. For more information contact terry.taylor@lewismuseum.org.