Remaking
America: Nation and Citizen
in the Civil War Era
July 5-July 11, 2009
Director: Stephanie
McCurry, Professor of History,
University
of Pennsylvania
This seminar focuses on the era of the American Civil
War and especially on the revolutionary transformation
of social and political life in that critical period
of U.S. history. Using an array of historical documents
as well as lectures, discussions and (possibly) visits
to historical sites, seminar members will analyze the
way a war of unprecedented scope drove a process of
state building and slave emancipation that reconfigured
the nation and remade the terms of political membership
in it. Starting with the Supreme Court’s decision
in the Dred Scott case in 1857 and ending with the constitutional
amendments of the postwar period, we take up the key
events and developments in the Union and the Confederacy,
including secession, the destruction of slavery (on
plantations and in the law), African-American enlistment,
and popular politics North and South. By focusing throughout
on the racial and gender terms of citizenship, the seminar
makes clear what changed—and what did not—in
American political life, while conveying a sense of
the epic drama by which the United States was remade
in the vortex of war.
Please find below important information
regarding Remaking America Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar.
TRAVEL
There are several options for traveling to and from
the University of Pennsylvania. For more information
click
here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed at an on-campus
dormitory. Participants will have single bedrooms, but
share bathrooms and common space. Dormitories are air-conditioned
with wireless internet service provided. Several computer
clusters and lounges are available in the complex. 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.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria style and shared by other
programs. All meals will be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman
Institute of American History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In July the temperatures range from the 60s and 70s
in the evening to the 80s and 90s 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 and the University of Pennsylvania
arrange for computer access and printer services to
be available during the week. Classrooms located at
the University of Richmond will be used for workshops.
STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400
to help cover travel expenses. All participants are
required to attend all workshop sessions to receive
full stipends. Participants who do not complete the
full tenure of the project will receive a reduced stipend.
We will present stipend checks to participants prior
to departure. 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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