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Thoreau Tells the Stories of the Black Community in Concord

Season 1 Episode 2 | 5m 50s

While slavery is illegal in Massachusetts, Black communities are forced to the margins of society. While living at Walden Pond, Thoreau explores their stories of hardship and resilience, which have been left out of the public record. His experiences pave the way towards his increasing involvement in anti-slavery work.

Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Major funding for HENRY DAVID THOREAU was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members: The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment and Mark A. Tracy. Major funding was also provided by Jeff Skoll, the Mansueto Foundation, Tyson Foods, Inc., and The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. Additional funding was provided by the Tyson Family Foundation Inc, The Neil and Anna Rasmussen Foundation, Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc, Jim and Mona Mylen through The HeartSpace Fund, and Elizabeth Kenny.
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