1928 – Ferndale Woolworth’s Educational resources

This TimeShift goes back to 1928. An iconic store makes its mark on Ferndale, Michigan, and on the United States. This lesson explores many historical topics such as the Great Migration, unionization, women’s rights and Civil Rights within the Woolworth’s story and how a Detroit area five & dime store shaped America’s history.


Click here to watch a short preview video (2:07) on YouTube.


Click here to watch full lesson video (10:34) on YouTube.


Click Here For Teacher’s Lesson Guide.


Michigan K-12 Standards.


Frank W. Woolworth: The Man, His Business, and the Struggle for Women’s and Civil Rights

Frank W. Woolworth: The Man, His Business, and the Struggle for Women’s and Civil Rights

Frank W. Woolworth: The Man, His Business, and the Struggle for Women’s and Civil Rights