Nash House Museum & Michigan Street Baptist Church | Let’s Go!

Travel through the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor with host Chrisena in this two-part special. Chrisena delights in the artifacts she discovers throughout the Nash House Museum and learns about the community built by this versatile family on her first stop. Next, she’s off to the historic Michigan Street Baptist Church where she asks important questions about freedom seekers, the Underground Railroad, and local Black activists.

Use the provided teaching tips and vocabulary to deepen students’ understanding of the episode. Then, complete one or more of the classroom activities to dig deeper into key themes.