What's Next

Informed action

Have students read the following articles about memorials to William Lanson:

• William Lanson Site on the Ct Freedom Trail
• New Haven City  Plan Advisory Report
• "King of Colored Race of New Haven Revealed"

While there are a few memorials to Lanson, most school children know nothing about him. Create a slideshow, PowerPoint, or Google presentation, for classroom use that illustrates the contributions of Lanson to Connecticut, especially to the city of New Haven. Indicate the grade level you are targeting. Include a Six Word Memoir to Lanson that highlights Lanson as an entrepreneur and civic activist.