THE HISTORY CONSORTIUM AT THE HERMITAGE
Teaching American History
January 21-22 Workshop

Friday, Jan. 21

9:00-10:15

Prof Lebsock on Women in 19th Century America with references to her book "A Murder in Virginia" which includes both gender and racial issues.

10:15-11:00

a general question, answer and discussion session on Lebsock's talk and the book

11:00-11:15

break      

11:15-11:40

Prof Dodyk Women in New Jersey in the 19th century

11:40-12:00

questions and discussion of Dodyk presentation

12:00-12:45

lunch

12:45-1:10

Prof Bischoff Women and Family at the Hermitage with documents from Hermitage archives

1:10-1:30

questions and discussion of Bischoff presentation

1:30-:55

Prof Urbiel Children, Families and Schooling in 19th Century America

1:55-2:15

questions and discussion of Urbiel presentation

2:15-2:30

break

2:30-3:30

group discussions

 

Saturday, Jan. 22

9:00-10:00

Prof Lebsock Presentation on the Civil War book"In the Presence of Mine Enemies" by Edward Ayers.

10:00-10:45

questions and general discussion of the book and the presentation

10:45-11:00

break

11:00-11:25

Prof Johnson African Americans and Civil War

11:25-11:40

questions and discussion of Johnson presentation

11:40-12:30

Prof Langheim on technology

12:30-1:15

lunch

1:15-1:40

Prof Lurie New Jersey and the Civil War

1:40-2:00

questions and general discussion of Lurie presentation

2:00-2:15

break

2:15-3:15

groups discussions

3:15-3:30

announcements and questions about future sessions