Arts and culture of the movement (writers, poets, musicians, artists)
1746: Lucy Terry Prince: Resilient poet, storyteller
1761: Phillis Wheatly Peters: Genius poet arrives on slave ship
1761: Jupiter Hammon: First published Black male poet
1771: Quaker abolitionist educates, inspires others
1798: George Moses Horton: Poet free after 68 years
1826: John Greenleaf Whittier: Abolitionist poet, editor
1829: Walker's Appeal: A rallying cry for Black Americans
1832: Maria W. Stewart: Militant abolitionist, women's rights champion
1833: Youth choirs part of vibrant anti-slavery culture
1834: New songs help inspire anti-slavery activism
1839-1858: Gift book sales fund anti-slavery work
1844: Historian derides notions of White superiority
1844: Sea captain branded for freedom voyage venture
1845: Frances Ellen Watkins: Poet, anti-slavery activist
1845: First Douglass memoir is international bestseller
1847: Sloop captain carries fugitives to freedom
1851: Singer's undeniable talent defies racist beliefs
1852: Uncle Tom's Cabin is praised, vilified
1854: Wisconsin activists help escapees, challenge Fugitive Slave Act
1859: First novel by African American women published
1862: Sculptor honors abolitionists, feminists
1863: Tour raises funds for freedmen schools
