Cheney Homestead [CT]

Description

Timothy Cheney, farmer, miller and one of America's famous clock makers, built the Cheney Homestead about 1785. A brook to the south of the home afforded water for the grist mill which he operated with his son George.

On October 25, 1798, George Cheney brought his bride, Electa Woodbridge Cheney, to the Homestead to "keep house". To the couple were born eight sons and one daughter. With the exception of George Wells who had died, and Seth and John who became well-known artists, the brothers joined in establishing the Mt. Nebo Silk Company. The firm later incorporated as Cheney Brothers and became world famous as a leader in the silk industry.

Wethersfield Historical Society, Museum, and Historic Sites [CT]

Description

The Society's operates a museum and several historic sites. The Wethersfield Museum features a permanent exhibition on the history of Wethersfield, with over 100 artifacts from the Society's collections, interactive components for visitors, and information on historic sites to visit in the area. Changing exhibition galleries feature the works of local artisans, artists, craft guilds, and temporary society exhibitions throughout the year. The Hurlbut-Dunham House is an elegant brick Georgian early 20th-century home. The Historic Cove Warehouse houses maritime exhibits which explore Wethersfield's role in the busy trade of the 17th and 18th centuries.

The society offers research library access, tours, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events; the Museum offers exhibits; the Hurlbut-Dunham House offers tours; the Warehouse offers tours and exhibits.

Connecticut Council for the Social Studies Excellence in Social Studies Education

Description

This award recognizes exceptional classroom social studies teachers from K-6, 5-8, and 7-12 who teach social studies regularly and systematically in elementary, middle, or junior high, and high school settings or at least one half-time in a departmentalized school setting.

Sponsoring Organization
Connecticut Council for the Social Studies Excellence
Eligibility Requirements

Must be a K-12 Connecticut educator.

Award Amount
A plaque, one-year membership in Connecticut Council for the Social Studies and National Council for the Social Studies, a mini-grant, and cost of attendance at the annual fall conference.
Website
http://www.ctsocialstudies.org/awards.htm
Location
CT

Addazio Award

Description

This award honors educators who have contributed to the social studies for a minimum of 15 years.

Sponsoring Organization
Connecticut Council for the Social Studies
Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have served for a minimum of 15 years in the field of social studies as a teacher and/or supervisor; be or have been during his/her professional career a member of a professional social studies organization; and qualify in six of the following categories: Present of past office holder in district, state, or national professional organization; chairperson of a committee in district, state, or national professional organization; committee member of a district, state, or national professional organization active participation in civic organizations; publications in the field of social studies; lectures and papers presented to professional and non-professional groups; research in the field of social studies; involvement in experimental/exemplary programs; and any other contributions in the field of social studies not herein listed.

Award Amount
A plaque, admission to the fall conference and luncheon, and lifetime Connecticut Council for the Social Studies membership.
Website
http://www.ctsocialstudies.org/awards.htm
Location
IN

Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation [CT]

Description

The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation is a state-wide organization dedicated to helping individuals, local historical societies, and organizations with historic preservation. The trust offers a wide variety of resources ranging from documents to traveling lectures on preservation. The trust also can aid individuals and organizations with the restoration of historic properties.

The site offers extensive information on preservation and restoration, including self-help articles, information on educational programs, and links to other resources. Other online resources include a preservation white pages with contact information for all preservation organizations within the state of Connecticut, a preservation glossary, and information on historic properties in Connecticut.

Programming is primarily intended for property owners and preservation professionals.

Jim Crow and the Fight for American Citizenship

Description

This seminar explores the rise of Jim Crow in the United States and tracks it forward to its modern post-civil-rights manifestations. Seminar participants will work with a range of primary sources to interpret the shifting social, economic, political, psychological, and cultural trauma associated with this set of racial practices. Close attention will be paid to the effects of Jim Crow on both sides of the color line.

Contact email
seminars@gilderlehrman.org
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Phone number
646-366-9666
Target Audience
Middle and high school
Start Date
Cost
Free; $400 stipend granted
Course Credit
Pittsburg State University (PSU) is pleased to offer graduate credit to workshop participants at a tuition fee of $199 per credit hour. Participants can receive three graduate credit hours for the duration of the week.
Duration
One week
End Date
Website
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/seminar_descriptions/seminar_holloway.html

Connecticut Teacher Institute in Environmental History

Description

This teacher institute, presented by the Forest History Society, is especially geared toward Connecticut Social Studies teachers (grades 6–10). Participants will learn more about the Society's If Trees Could Talk curriculum to introduce students to environmental history. Discussion topics, hands-on activities, critical thinking skills, team teaching suggestions for other subjects, and more are included in these free, online modules.

The institute will also introduce The Greatest Good, a U.S. Forest Service Centennial film. Educators will learn to use the film in conjunction with the If Trees Could Talk curriculum and hear from guest speakers on various environmental history topics.

Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Forest History Society
Phone number
919-682-9319
Target Audience
6-10
Start Date
Cost
Free
Duration
Three days
End Date
Website
http://www.foresthistory.org/Education/Institutes/CTTeacherInstitute.htm

Huckleberry Finn in Post-Reconstruction America: Mark Twain’s Hartford Years, 1871-1891

Description

The workshop features the presentations of several preeminent Twain and Gilded Age scholars. The combined expertise of this distinguished faculty affords teachers an outstanding opportunity to enhance their understanding of Mark Twain's legacy. The culmination of participants' work with this exceptional slate of scholars will be their creation of Twain-related lesson plans that they can use in their classrooms.

Contact name
Hotchkiss, Craig
Contact email
craig.hotchkiss@marktwainhouse.org
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Mark Twain House and Museum
Phone number
860-280-3146
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $750 stipend
Course Credit
Mark Twain House and Museum is authorized by the state of Connecticut Department of Education to issue Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Connecticut teachers participating in this institute. All CEU certificates will be issued at the end of the workshop. Teachers from other states should consult their own state's Department of Education to determine whether Connecticut CEUs have any transferable value, and if so, they too can request a CEU certificate at the end of the institute.
Contact Title
Education Program Manager
Duration
Five days
End Date
Website
http://www.marktwainhouse.org/neh/

Huckleberry Finn in Post-Reconstruction America: Mark Twain’s Hartford Years, 1871-1891

Description

The workshop features the presentations of several preeminent Twain and Gilded Age scholars. The combined expertise of this distinguished faculty affords teachers an outstanding opportunity to enhance their understanding of Mark Twain's legacy. The culmination of participants' work with this exceptional slate of scholars will be their creation of Twain-related lesson plans that they can use in their classrooms.

Contact name
Hotchkiss, Craig
Contact email
craig.hotchkiss@marktwainhouse.org
Registration Deadline
Sponsoring Organization
Mark Twain House and Museum
Phone number
860-280-3146
Target Audience
K-12
Start Date
Cost
Free; $750 stipend
Course Credit
Mark Twain House and Museum is authorized by the state of Connecticut Department of Education to issue Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Connecticut teachers participating in this institute. All CEU certificates will be issued at the end of the workshop. Teachers from other states should consult their own state's Department of Education to determine whether Connecticut CEUs have any transferable value, and if so, they too can request a CEU certificate at the end of the institute.
Contact Title
Education Program Manager
Duration
Five days
End Date
Website
http://www.marktwainhouse.org/neh/
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