Louisiana's Hidden History
It is Louisiana history and mystery all rolled into one!
LPB premieres a new digital shorts series, LOUISIANA’S HIDDEN HISTORY. This 4-part digital first mini-series seeks to reveal little-known facts about history that may not be completely accurate or fully revealed. We help to identify and reveal these surprising findings all the while educating and entertaining!
Fraternal Organizations and Benevolent Societies are already shrouded in mystery. Many are unaware of their role in Black communities. Let’s reveal more of LOUISIANA’S HIDDEN HISTORY.
Uncovering Your Hidden History: Genealogy In the Digital Age
On March 28, 2023, LPB hosted an event at the Lafayette Public Library.
UNCOVERING YOUR HIDDEN HISTORY: GENEALOGY IN THE DIGITAL AGE highlighted free library resources that members of the public can use to discover their own “hidden histories.”
LPB also presented excerpts from the Stanley Nelson film Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom, a documentary that uncovers some of the hidden history about this pivotal figure in American history.
Explore the Films
Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass – they are names most of us know. We all learned something about them in school but, there is so much more to discover about these two pivotal figures in our nation’s history. Uncover their “hidden history” revealed in these two documentaries by filmmaker Stanley Nelson. Stream them anytime and anywhere with LPB PASSPORT.
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery in Maryland became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role abolitionist, orator, social reformer, and statesman Frederick Douglass played in securing the right to freedom and equality for African Americans.
Harriet Tubman - Visions of Freedom
Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.
Classroom Materials
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass are co-productions of Firelight Films and Maryland Public Television with an appropriation from the State of Maryland. These programs are also made possible by Bowie State University, DIRECTTV, and Pfizer Inc.
