Women in the Civil War
Professor Esther Katz of New York University talks about the role of women during the Civil War.
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Professor Esther Katz of New York University talks about the role of women during the Civil War.
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The National Road in West Virginia is one of America's most important byways. Highlights of the road include the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, which has carried travelers across the Ohio River since 1849, two National Historic Sites, and the West Virginia Independence Hall and Museum, which chronicles the birth of West Virginia.
The site offers links to important sites along the road, a history of the byway, an events calendar, and visitor information.
Above entry was pre-existing. This organization provides basic information on a wide variety of sites along the historic road.
What do an English historian, an Italian wine merchant, an anti-slavery advocate, and the Father of the Constitution have in common? Each of these individuals—Catherine Sawbridge Macaulay Graham, Philip Mazzei, Francis Asbury, and James Madison—paid one or more visits during the years 17831789 to the retired leader of the American Revolutionary forces, George Washington, at his Virginia waterfront plantation, Mount Vernon. Perhaps these guests marveled at the brilliant colors of the mansion's main dining room. They might have strolled around the grounds and seen the slaves performing the multitude of tasks necessary to make the plantation flourish. It's likely that the visitors sat on the east-facing piazza and watched the ships sail up and down the Potomac River. Finally, and most significantly, these visitors—and others like them—participated in dialogues and discussions at Mount Vernon which resulted in the creation of the American constitutional system. The Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop, "Shaping the Constitution: A View from Mount Vernon 178389," funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities We the People initiative, is an opportunity for educators (and ultimately their students) to gain a better understanding of Mount Vernon as a crossroads for the discussion of ideas that led to the Constitution. In brief, the workshop offers academic content about Mount Vernon, George Washington, and the Constitution; the opportunity to engage in scholarly discourse with leading academics; a stipend to help cover housing and meal costs; a transportation allowance; networking with other social studies teachers from around the nation; and ongoing professional development opportunities and the opportunity to earn graduate credit.
At this conference, special emphasis will be placed on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's new exhibit, "State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda." Museum educators and scholars share rationales, strategies, and approaches for presenting this complex topic to students, in sessions designed specifically for middle- and high-school teachers. Participants have extensive time to view the Museum's permanent exhibition "The Holocaust"; tour "Remember the Children: Daniel's Story," and other special exhibitions; and visit the interactive computers in the Wexner Learning Center and other resource areas. Seminar sessions emphasize planning and implementing units of study for teaching about the Holocaust in middle and high schools. Educators who complete the program receive a set of educational materials and a voucher worth $100 to purchase Holocaust–related resources in the Museum Shop.
Professor Eric Foner of Columbia University explains the origin of "forty acres and a mule."
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This iCue Mini-Documentary describes how, in their quest for independence from the Mexican government, the men who took part in the Texas Revolution saw themselves as freedom fighters.
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This iCue Mini-Documentary introduces Shays's Rebellion, which revealed the weakness of the federal government—which lacked the power to deploy troops.
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From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website:
"The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in cooperation with Arizona State University, will present this forum, designed for secondary, pre-service, and community college educators. The forum will explore the content, methodologies, and rationales for teaching the history of the Holocaust; increases teachers' knowledge of the Holocaust; and examines contemporary issues associated with this history."
The Great Depression. World War II. The Fabulous Fifties. Experience these memorable moments of the 20th century through the eyes of those who lived it. Educators can be among the first to visit the Minnesota Historical Center's new exhibit, Minnesota's Greatest Generation, the capstone to a four-year project. After touring the exhibit, educators will discover tools for conducting oral histories and teaching these important eras in the classroom.
The Florida Holocaust Museum hosts an evening for teachers, with special guest speakers, tours, and educational materials.