Exploring History

When Riding a Streetcar Turned Into a Battle

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February 25, 2025 12:00am

9m

A little known incident in 1854 was part of the struggle for equal rights for all Americans. It reminds us today of our need to be done with prejudice and scapegoating. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how a standoff on a New York City streetcar furthered the cause of civil rights.

Read the transcript and find more resources:
https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/when-riding-a-streetcar-turned-into-a-battle-311


Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/

Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/

Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/