- Author:
- Trish Reed
- Subject:
- History/Social Sciences, American History, Virginia History
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab, Lesson, Primary Source, Teaching/Learning Strategy, Visual Media
- Level:
- Middle School, High School
- Provider:
- VPM
- Provider Set:
- How the Monuments Came Down
- Tags:
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
- Language:
- English
- Media Formats:
- Video
Education Standards
15: Monument Avenue Commission | How the Monuments Came Down
Overview
Learn how a mayoral commission attempted to reckon with Confederate monuments in Richmond, Virginia—and how political scandal and electoral change helped reshape the city’s statuary landscape.
Note to Teachers:
Some of these video clips include depictions of blackface; in an effort to provide authentic and transparent resources about the historical experiences of Black Americans, these moments were not censored.
Sensitive: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.
Monument Avenue Commission Video
This video is copyrighted and may not be edited. However, the Curriculum Guide attached below is CC-BY-NC, and may adapted as you need.