The
American Civil War: Origins and Consequences, Battlefields
and Homefront
June 21-June
27, 2009
Director: Gary
Gallagher,
John L. Nau III Professor in the History of the
American Civil War,
University
of Virginia
This seminar examines the era of the American Civil
War, with emphasis on its origins, scope, and consequences.
Through lectures, class discussion, examination of historical
texts, and visits to historic sites, the instructors
and participants will examine the central role of slavery,
the ways in which military and civilian affairs intersected
and influenced one another, the question of what the
war left unresolved, and how Americans have remembered
the conflict. In many ways, the issues that divided
the nation during the Civil War era continue to resonate
today. This seminar will seek to make those issues clear,
while at the same time providing a sense of the drama
and tragedy of this tumultuous period.
Please find below important information regarding
The American Civil War: Origins and Consequences, Battlefields
and Homefront Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Readings MAY include:
- James M. McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom: The
Civil War Era. New York: Oxford University Press,
1988.
- Alice Fahs and Joan Waugh, eds., The Memory
of the Civil War in American Culture. Chapel
Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2004.
TRAVEL
The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville,
Virginia. Two major highways, Interstate 64 and US 29,
intersect close to the university grounds. There are
several options for traveling to and from Charlottesville.
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is located
approximately eight miles from the university. Airport
Shuttles are available. "Van
on the Go" provides shuttle service from the
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport to the University
of Virginia and the surrounding areas.
The Charlottesville Amtrak station is located at 810
West Main Street, approximately two miles from the university.
A Greyhound Bus Terminal is also located in Charlottesville
at 310 West Main Street, approximately 2.15 miles from
the university and close to the Historic Downtown Mall.
For driving directions as well as further details click
here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be
housed at an on-campus dormitory. Participants will
have single bedrooms, but may share bathrooms and common
space. Dormitories are air-conditioned with internet
service provided, but participants should bring an ethernet
cord. Some participants choose to bring laptops.
The University provides pillows, blankets, sheets and
towels only. Please note that participants should plan
to bring alarm clocks, hangers, irons, hair dryers,
and shower shoes. There are a few communal kitchenettes
located in the building but participants should bring
their own utensils. Housekeeping services are provided
throughout the week.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria-style in campus dining
halls. Participants will eat meals in dining halls,
located a short walk from housing and classroom buildings.
The dining halls offer a variety of food including pizza,
burgers, salads, tacos, sandwiches, stir-fry, and vegetarian
options. All meals will be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman
Institute of American History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In June the temperatures range from the 60s to the 70s
in the evening to the 80s during the day. Since it is
difficult to predict the weather, pack articles of clothing
that may be layered to accommodate a range of temperatures.
In case of rain, be sure to pack an umbrella. Dress
is casual during the day. Since you will be doing some
walking, be sure to pack a pair of comfortable walking
shoes and a head covering.
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 limited access
to campus computer labs and equipment for Internet research,
word processing, and printing will be provided. University
of Virginia’s campus libraries will also be available
for research during evening hours. Classrooms located
at the University of Virginia will be used for workshops.
These classrooms are equipped with the technological
capabilities to accommodate presenters using a variety
of media.
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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