Lincoln
July 5-July 11, 2009
Directors: Gabor Boritt and Matthew
Pinsker,
Gettysburg
College
Professors Gabor Boritt and Matthew Pinsker examine
the War President Abraham Lincoln and the transformation
of the United States during and after the Civil War.
The seminar focuses on the central role of Gettysburg.
Lecture topics include battlefields and soldiers; slavery
and race; and Lincoln's transition to a resolute war
leader.
Please find below important information regarding
the Lincoln Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Readings MAY include:
- Richard Carwardine, Lincoln.
- Gabor Boritt, The Gettysburg Gospel: The Lincoln
Speech that Nobody Knows. New York:
Simon and Schuster, 2006.
- Michael Shaara, The Killer Angels. New
York: McKay, 1974.
TRAVEL
The closest and most convenient airports are Harrisburg
International Airport (a 45-minute drive) and Baltimore/Washington
International Thurgood Marshall Airport (a 75-minute
drive). The College provides shuttle service to campus
from many of the major transportation hubs in the area.
Call the admissions office 717-337-6100 to make arrangements.
The Harrisburg Amtrak Station is about 45 minutes from
campus, and Penn Station in Baltimore is about 75 minutes
away. Again, the College provides shuttle service so
long as you call ahead.
If you attempt to reach the college by car the college's web
site will provide you with detailed instructions.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed in on-campus housing,
in a private bedroom with a shared common bathroom and
common space. The rooms are air-conditioned. The College
will provide you with sheets, a blanket, a pillow and
ONE towel. You are welcome to bring your own fitted
sheets. Please note that participants should plan to
bring alarm clocks, hangers, irons, hair dryers, and
shower shoes.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria-style. You will be given
a card that will serve as your Dining Hall pass. All
meals will be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman Institute
of American History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In July the temperatures range from the high 50’s
in the evening to mid to high 80s during the day. Since
it is difficult to predict the weather, pack articles
that may be layered to accommodate a range of temperatures.
Dress is casual during the day. We ask that you bring
walking shoes, a water bottle, and a hat or other head
covering for the battlefield and walking tours.
We tour rain or shine. Please be prepared with an umbrella,
slicker or poncho in the event of rain. Also, we strongly
suggest you bring insect repellent and sunscreen.
GRADUATE 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.
For more information, including cost, please contact
Dr.
Kelly A. Woestman. Please note the enrollment deadline
is June 1, 2009. PSU has national NCATE
accreditation.
If you plan on transferring graduate credits please
ask your higher education institution if it will accept
transfers, especially toward degree programs.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Gilder Lehrman Institute will arrange for computer
access and printer services to be available to participants
during the week. Throughout the workshop participants
will have access to campus computer labs and equipment
for Internet research, word processing, and printing.
If you bring your own computer, there is no guarantee
that it will work with the network jacks in your dorm
rooms. In order for your PC to work on our network,
you must have a network card already installed in your
computer and make sure that your network settings are
set to get an ICP address by DHCP. Wireless computer
service is available on campus. We will also have computer
labs available to our participants. Temporary usernames
and passwords will be issued for the duration of your
stay.
STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400
to help cover travel expenses. All participants should
arrive on Sunday before the start of each workshop and
attend all workshop sessions (through Saturday morning)
to receive full stipends. Participants who do not complete
the entire seminar will receive a reduced stipend. We
will present stipend checks to participants prior to
departure on Saturday. Stipends are taxable. Reporting
is the responsibility of the participant.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail seminars@gilderlehrman.org
or call 646-366-9666.
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