Resistance on the River Curriculum
An extensive collection of learning materials and lesson plans that engages middle school students with the history of anti-slavery and anti-racist organizing along the Detroit River corridor.
National Humanities Alliance Conference
Panel focused on the design and creation of the Resistance on the River curriculum featuring four members of the development team.
Congressional Resolution
A formal commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, noting the creation of the new Resistance on the River curriculum, and urging the river’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site, H.Res.739, 117th Congress.
River Heritage Resource Map
An interactive digital map that catalogues approximately 100 public heritage sites, public spaces, and trails along the Detroit River corridor, providing a visual argument in support of regional heritage development efforts relating to the Underground Railroad and other historical events.
Heritage Designation Primer
A resource guide providing an overview of state, national, and international heritage designation opportunities and protocols.
UNESCO World Heritage Site Inventory
A database of existing and proposed World Heritage Sites in the US and Canada, with locations, descriptions, and designation criteria.
UNESCO Designation Gap Study
A comprehensive overview of progress made over the past fifteen years towards eventual UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for the Detroit River, identifying specific sites warranting further research and suggesting possible next steps.
