Library of Congress
Loc: American Colonization Society: Maps of Liberia 1830 1870
These maps, historical primary materials, show the early settlements in Liberia that were created by the American Colonization Society as they resettled free black Americans in West Africa. A timeline of the history of Liberia is included.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Liberia Is Founded by Freed Slaves
Read how the nation of Liberia was founded by freed slaves as a result of the end of the transatlantic slave trade and the efforts of the American Colonization Society (ACS).
PBS
Africans in America: American Colonization Society
Learn about the views of the American Colonization Society (ACS) and about their efforts to send free blacks to Liberia. This website briefly overviews how the ACS started and how their efforts lead to the emigration of thousands.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Independence for Liberia
The story of how Joseph Jenkins Roberts, an African American from Virginia, developed Liberia into an independent country.
University of Virginia
Electronic Text Center: Liberian Letters
A collection of letters from former Virginia slaves who emigrated to Liberia.
Other
Denison University: Liberia: The American Colonization Society
This brief article provides basic information about the views and goals of the American Colonization Society.