"Howard Fineman, Newsweek’s chief political correspondent, visits the National Constitution Center in the thick of the election season to discuss politics, candidates and his new book, 'The Thirteen American Arguments,'" looking at the historical origins and evolution of the arguments that he believes define American politics.
Sponsoring Organization
National Constitution Center
Phone number
1 215-409-6700
Target Audience
General Public
Start Date
Cost
$12 members | $15 non-members | $6 K-12 teachers and students | (reservations required)
This seminar will examine the teaching of Eudora Welly's memoir "One Writer's Beginnings," including how social studies teachers can "draw upon its vivid portrait of a distinctive era in Mississippi history."
This workshop will explore the life and times of author and photographer Eudora Welty (1909-2001). Hosted at the Welty House, the workshop will include visits to archives and historic sites, lectures, discussions, and curriculum development.
This workshop will explore the life and times of author and photographer Eudora Welty (1909-2001). Hosted at the Welty House, the workshop will include visits to archives and historic sites, lectures, discussions, and curriculum development.
This workshop will discuss issues important in Florida 20th-century history, which may include "The Harlem Renaissance: Critical Issues in Black Literature and Culture," "Spanish Florida," "Democracy in Florida," "World War II: Florida Home Front," African-American communities and experience in Florida, or an overview of the archaeological record and cultural history of Florida. Contact the given number for more information.
This workshop will discuss issues important in Florida 20th-century history, which may include "The Harlem Renaissance: Critical Issues in Black Literature and Culture," "Spanish Florida," "Democracy in Florida," "World War II: Florida Home Front," African-American communities and experience in Florida, or an overview of the archaeological record and cultural history of Florida. Contact the given number for more information.
"Born in Jacksonville, FL, James Weldon Johnson is best known for his composition "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," widely known as the Negro National Anthem. In the presentation of Johnson by Chautauqua scholar Leroy Mitchell, we learn about this creative genius and prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance."
"Born in Jacksonville, FL, James Weldon Johnson is best known for his composition "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," widely known as the Negro National Anthem. In the presentation of Johnson by Chautauqua scholar Leroy Mitchell, we learn about this creative genius and prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance."
This workshop "will bring together a distinguished team of humanities scholars who will provide an interdisciplinary exploration of Hurston’s life and work. They include a literary scholar who has written extensively on Hurston; a folklorist who wrote the application that placed Eatonville on the Historic Register; a Hurston biographer; the director of the American Folk Life Center at the Library of Congress, where most of Hurston’s folklife collection resides; and a colleague of Hurston’s in the WPA. Participants will examine Hurston’s accomplishments within the context of the historical and cultural development of the Eatonville community. They will grapple with compelling questions about how this unique black enclave fueled Hurston’s appreciation of folk culture, inspired her literary works, created her racial identity, and formed her sometimes controversial views on race." It will include readings, lectures, discussions, visits to historic sites, and curriculum development projects. Specific topics will include "Hurston’s Eatonville Roots," "Inspiration for Hurston’s Racial and Gender Identity, Folkloric Research, and Literary Work," "The Harlem Renaissance and the WPA," "Humor and Religion," and "Fort Pierce: From Halcyon Days to Obscurity."
This workshop "will bring together a distinguished team of humanities scholars who will provide an interdisciplinary exploration of Hurston’s life and work. They include a literary scholar who has written extensively on Hurston; a folklorist who wrote the application that placed Eatonville on the Historic Register; a Hurston biographer; the director of the American Folk Life Center at the Library of Congress, where most of Hurston’s folklife collection resides; and a colleague of Hurston’s in the WPA. Participants will examine Hurston’s accomplishments within the context of the historical and cultural development of the Eatonville community. They will grapple with compelling questions about how this unique black enclave fueled Hurston’s appreciation of folk culture, inspired her literary works, created her racial identity, and formed her sometimes controversial views on race." It will include readings, lectures, discussions, visits to historic sites, and curriculum development projects. Specific topics will include "Hurston’s Eatonville Roots," "Inspiration for Hurston’s Racial and Gender Identity, Folkloric Research, and Literary Work," "The Harlem Renaissance and the WPA," "Humor and Religion," and "Fort Pierce: From Halcyon Days to Obscurity."