The American Revolution in the Archives and the Classroom: The Impact of Research Agendas on the Teaching of the American Revolution
guy chet, university of north texas
PROPOSAL TYPE
- Roundtable
SEEKING
- General Feedback and Interest
RELATED TOPICS
- Museums/Exhibits
- Public Engagement
- Teaching and Training
ABSTRACT
The panel examines how scholarly research shapes public understanding of the American Revolution. The dominant geographic framework educators use to explain the Revolution is eastern (Atlantic). Read More
Discussing Citizenship in Public History
ERIC HUNG, Music of Asian America Research Center
PROPOSAL TYPE
Working Group
SEEKING
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
- Seeking Additional Presenters
RELATED TOPICS
- Museums/Exhibits
- Public Engagement
- Social Justice
ABSTRACT
I am interested in creating a working group or panel on how to discuss citizenship in museum/archives exhibits and historic sites. Read More
Difficult Histories
David strittmatter, ohio northern university
Proposal Type
Traditional Panel
Seeking
- Seeking Additional Presenters
Related Topics
- Memory
- Museums
- Oral History
Abstract
The Kent State shooting is perhaps the most defining episode of the Vietnam War era that occurred on American soil. Narratives surrounding the tragedy understandably focus on the student protesters. Read More