The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) and History Alive, Inc., are pleased to announce they will be hosting a free kid’s program titled, “Charlotte’s Little Salem,” on Thursday, February 22nd at 11:00 am in the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center. 

“Charlotte’s Little Salem” invites kids to join Salem’s very own abolitionist, writer, and educator, Charlotte Forten, for a special craft time! With clay, wood, and coloring materials, kids and their caregivers will contribute to building a 3D miniature city of gratitude for the freedoms and comforts long fought for during Charlotte’s lifetime.
Spend the morning with Charlotte making your very own little home and other mini goods, while learning about her life along the way. Participants will also be inspired by the writings dear to her as she grew from a schoolgirl to a schoolteacher -- the first Black woman to teach in an integrated classroom!

All ages are welcome, but this activity is recommended for kids 7 and up. The event is free, but registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. You may register through the Essex Heritage website: https://essexheritage.org/event/charlottes-little-salem/

This program is a production of History Alive, Inc., and was supported in part by an Essex Heritage partnership grant.