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The Story of Mumbet
Elizabeth Freeman 1744-1829
Mumbet was a slave living in western Massachusetts in the years leading up to the American Revolution. While serving refreshments to members of a committee assembled at her owner’s home to craft a document of protest to be sent to the King of England, she overheard words that proclaimed freedom for all people. Later, after these same words were included in the constitution of the new state of Massachusetts, Mumbet convinced a young lawyer, Theodore Sedgwick, to successfully sue for her freedom in a court of law. .
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Grade Level 4-12
Prevention/Folklore/Character Education
Enjoy “The Story of Mumbet ” performed by the
Raven Radio Theater Players.
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