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 Teachers will prepare ahead of time for seminars by reading selected historical documents in the provided course packet. Once the seminar begins, the discussion leader guides a peer-to-peer, text-based conversation among all participants. Meals, materials, double-occupancy rooms, and historical site visits are 100% covered by Teaching American History. At the end of each course, every teacher receives a letter of participation for fifteen contact hours of continuing education and a stipend to help defer travel costs.

This workshop will use primary sources to examine the experiences of predominantly European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We will look at the evolution of American immigration law and how such laws were enforced at Ellis Island, as well as the reaction of native-born Americans to this large wave of immigration.

Please note: The Multi Day Application period is September 9-29, 2024