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Abolitionist Lecturer, Author, Educator

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In 1854, Weld established a school at Eagleswood, New Jersey. The school accepted students of all races and sexes. In 1864, he moved to Hyde Park, Massachusetts and opened another school dedicated to the same principles as his first academy.

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Theodore's efforts and voice about his want to end slavery played a part in ending it. He was not going to stop until they ended slavery and after slavery ended he still spoke out about African American rights.

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While a ministerial student at Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, Weld participated in antislavery debates and led a group of students who withdrew from Lane to enroll at Oberlin (Ohio) College. Weld left his studies in 1834 to become an agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society, recruiting and training people to work for the cause.

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On May 14, 1838, Weld married Angelina Grimke, one of the best known abolitionists and women's rights advocates of the nineteenth century. Weld agreed with his wife's desire for equality between men and women and became an outspoken supporter of the women's rights movement.

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He was forced to end his speaking career in 1836 due to health problems. He continued working for the American Anti-Slavery Society as editor of its various publications. During the early 1840's, Weld assisted and advised anti-slavery members of the United States Congress. Weld remained dedicated to the abolitionist movement until slavery was ended by the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1865.

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Theodore's Criticism of American Society...

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Theodore's Criticism of American Society...

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Theodore was very passionate about slavery and he was an abolitionist lecturer that spoke out about it to end it. He played a big part in the American Anti-Slavery Society.

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He used writing, his voice, and his teachings to improve American life. Also by the American Anti-Slavery Society.

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The election of Barack Obama was big for the civil rights dream. It showed that African Americans can lead and be what they want to be.