“People Not Property” – Joan and John Jackson’s Story (3 parts)

3-part series compiled –

Enslaved by the Rogers family of New London, Connecticut, Joan and John meet and soon marry. John is able to secure his freedom while his wife remains enslaved.

Learn more:
https://peoplenotproperty.hudsonvalley.org/the-union-of-joan-and-john-jackson.php

“People Not Property: Stories of Slavery in the Colonial North” is an interactive documentary that shares these stories of family and separation, work and community, negotiation, resistance, and perseverance.

Graphis Design Annual 2021 – Website Gold Award and Video Gold Award.
Webby Winner 2020 – Education Website Category.
Davey Silver Award 2019 – Best Use of Interactive Video.
WebAwards Outstanding Website 2019 – Education Category.

Produced by Historic Hudson Valley

Animation: C&G Partners

Producer: Leslie Dann, Cruz Dann Productions

Website Design and Development: C&G Partners

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