The decade that preceded Abraham Lincoln’s presidential election, the onset of secession, and eventual civil war saw an America increasingly divided over the future of slavery in the United States. This seminar will explore the events and turmoil that ultimately led to the greatest conflict this nation endured. The readings that follow present a diversity […]
This seminar will focus on the later Cold War years during the presidencies of Nixon, Carter, and Reagan. Their approach to Détente, foreign relations with the Soviet Union, China, and the ending of the Vietnam War. This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings, and with the […]
Gather with a small group of teachers from around the country for three days immersed in discussion and exploration of a single topic in American history. Multi-Day Seminars are a free opportunity for teachers hosted near an important historical site. Teachers will prepare ahead of time for seminars by reading selected historical documents in the […]
Step into the summer of 1776 and uncover the story behind America’s iconic Declaration of Independence. In this webinar, we’ll trace Jefferson’s thought from first to final draft, explore the role of the Committee of Five, and dive into the politics of the Second Continental Congress. Perfect for social studies educators who want to bring […]
Gather with a small group of teachers from around the country for three days immersed in discussion and exploration of a single topic in American history. Multi-Day Seminars are a free opportunity for teachers hosted near an important historical site. Teachers will prepare ahead of time for seminars by reading selected historical documents in the […]
Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. both argued that the proper foundation for civic education is the belief that America has a moral essence derived from the principles of the Declaration of Independence. America’s history and purpose—it’s past, present, and future—is the story of our struggle to live up to those principles. Our conversation […]
Gather with a small group of teachers from around the country for three days immersed in discussion and exploration of a single topic in American history. Multi-Day Seminars are a free opportunity for teachers hosted near an important historical site. Teachers will prepare ahead of time for seminars by reading selected historical documents in the […]
Harlem became the hub of African American culture in the 1920’s and 30’s and the extraordinary writing that developed during this time continues to influence American literature and culture. This seminar will explore the literature of the Harlem Renaissance in relation to its history as well as its social and cultural context. We will also […]
Step into the summer of 1776 and uncover the story behind America’s iconic Declaration of Independence. In this webinar, we’ll trace Jefferson’s thought from first to final draft, explore the role of the Committee of Five, and dive into the politics of the Second Continental Congress. Perfect for social studies educators who want to bring […]
The rise of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union is a story that has often been told. This seminar will focus on Truman’s and Eisenhower’s policies on the Korean War, Soviet Union postwar anticommunism, containment, and nuclear buildup. This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing primary source documents as the […]
