Whittier School students on a field trip studying plants, Hampton, Virginia, 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Whittier School students on a field trip studying plants, Hampton, Virginia, 1899. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Whittier School students on a field trip studying plants, Hampton, Virginia, 1899

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Botanical Botany Day Out Day Trip Educator Field Trip Hillside Lesson Outing Photographic Prints 1890 1900 Gmgpc Primary School School Schoolchild Schoolchildren Teacher Teaching Virginia United States Of America Afro American Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin Whittier

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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1899, depicts a group of Whittier School students on a field trip in Hampton, Virginia. The young boys and girls, dressed in their Sunday best, are engrossed in a botanical lesson on the rolling hillsides of Hampton, their curious faces reflecting a deep concentration as they study the native plants. The teacher, an elegantly dressed woman, stands at the front, pointing to a plant, guiding the children through their exploration of the natural world. The setting, with its picturesque hills and lush greenery, provides a beautiful backdrop to this educational outing. The Whittier School, established in 1865, was one of the first schools for African American children in Hampton, and this field trip represents an important moment in their education, instilling a love for science and nature that would last a lifetime. This photograph, a testament to the importance of education and the beauty of the natural world, is a poignant reminder of the rich heritage and history of America's past.

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