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Lewis Adams
Lewis Adams Coloring Sheet
Introduce young learners to the legacy of Lewis Adams, a Black businessman, educator, tradesman, and community leader from Macon County, Alabama. Born in 1842, Adams rose from enslavement to become one of the founding forces behind the establishment of the Tuskegee State Normal School, now known as Tuskegee University.
This educational coloring sheet helps students connect with local history through art, literacy, and storytelling. Featuring bold, kid-friendly illustrations and key facts about Adams’ life, leadership, and vision for education, this resource is perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, community programs, Black History Month activities, and Macon County history studies.
Through the Village Learning Lab, children are invited to color, learn, and celebrate the people whose courage, skill, and determination helped shape the future of education in Alabama and beyond.
Booker T. Washington
ntroduce young learners to the life and legacy of Booker T. Washington, one of the most influential educators, speakers, and leaders in American history. Born into slavery in 1856, Washington became a powerful advocate for education, self-reliance, leadership, and community progress.
As the first principal of the Tuskegee State Normal School, now known as Tuskegee University, Washington helped build an institution that became a national center for learning, service, and opportunity. His work in Tuskegee, Alabama, inspired generations of students, educators, and leaders across the country.
This educational coloring sheet helps students explore Black history, Macon County history, and the power of education through art and storytelling. With bold, kid-friendly illustrations and key facts about Washington’s life and impact, this resource is perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, community programs, Black History Month activities, and local history studies.
Through the Village Learning Lab, children are invited to color, learn, and celebrate the leaders whose vision helped shape Tuskegee’s legacy and opened doors for future generations.