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Susan Nagel, PhD — Patriotism and Profit: Washington, Hamilton, Schuyler, and the Rivalry for America’s Capital City

Susan Nagel, PhD Patriotism and Profit: Washington, Hamilton, Schuyler, and the Rivalry for America’s Capital City Author Susan Nagel, PhD, on her new book, Patriotism and Profit: Washington, Hamilton, Schuyler & the Rivalry for America’s Capital City, which examines “The Dinner Table Bargain” that would establish where the country’s capital would be located, ultimately separating the financial and political power houses. [Publisher’s excerpt.] The untold story of how America’s beloved first president, George Washington, borrowed, leveraged, and coerced his way into masterminding the key land purchase of the American era, which lead to the creation the nation’s capital city. Contrary to the popular historical record, Thomas Jefferson was not even a minor player at The Dinner Table Bargain, now known as The Compromise of 1790. The real protagonists of the Dinner Table Bargain were President George Washington and New York Senator Philip Schuyler, who engaged in the [Read more...]

2024-01-19T14:07:25-05:00October 10, 2021|

Friday—Friends of History Camp Reception

Friday, August 9, 2024 — 5:30 - 7:30 pm Reception for 2024 Friends of History Camp This year's exclusive reception for the 2024 Friends of History Camp will be on the second floor of The Bell in Hand, America’s oldest tavern, just steps from Faneuil Hall. It will include evening hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. (Cash bar also available.) Become a 2024 Friend of History Camp to receive an invitation to this year's reception! The annual Friends of History Camp Reception is exclusively for individuals who have made an additional donation at the Friends level. 2024 Friends of History Camp Reception August 9, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Bell in Hand Tavern — 2nd floor 45-55 Union Street Boston, MA 02108 RSVP by Friday, August 2 Please join us as a Friend of History Camp this year with your donation of $150. In addition, you [Read more...]

2024-08-08T03:23:49-04:00December 3, 2023|

History Camp America 2021

History Camp America 2021 On Saturday, July 10, 2021, we held our first History Camp America—welcoming more than 500 online attendees! More than 45 sessions—including presentations, historic site tours, recipes, trivia, session-stretch yoga, and more! (See session schedule below.) More than 12 history-focused sponsors and exhibitors—many of which you know and love from past History Camps joined us in our online format. Registrants received exclusive access to the video archive of all sessions, tours, and history walks for one year following the event. Afterwards, app sessions were made available to the public. History Camp America 2021 Sponsors We than the following for their generous support of History Camp America. History Camp America 2021—Sessions, Tours, and Walks History Camp America 2021 Schedule Access to all recorded sessions, tours, and walks is [Read more...]

2023-06-07T22:47:59-04:00July 1, 2021|

Markie Repp — The Navajo Code Talkers and the American Victory in World War II

Markie Repp The Navajo Code Talkers and the American Victory in World War II The session will discuss the military's use of the Navajo code talkers in the Pacific theater of World War II. Sources indicate that the code talkers were effective and necessary for operational orders during the United States' island-hopping campaign. Join us to learn about a group of remarkable men who played an integral role in the United States' victory in the Pacific. The Navajo code is the only unbroken code in military history and their culture largely influenced their role as Marines. Session Handouts The Navajo Code Talkers and the American Victory in World War II [Click on the Download button above (gray bar, second from right) to open in a new window—where you can save a copy to your computer.]   [Read more...]

2023-11-22T09:49:47-05:00November 7, 2022|

Christopher C. Gorham — The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America

Christopher C. Gorham The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America From modest immigrant beginnings—lacking even a high school diploma—Anna Rosenberg rose to the highest levels of American power and stayed there, shaping national policies in areas dominated by men: business, the military, and politics. Her impact on the nation, vital to victory and postwar prosperity, can be felt even today. The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America illuminates one of the most influential women in modern American history. Deeply researched, this is the first book to fully recognize Anna Rosenberg’s remarkable life and contributions to America’s success during and after World War II; it reveals her uncommon skills as a leader, her abilities to observe and connect, and her profound influence in shaping and implementing many of the nation’s [Read more...]

2024-01-19T12:41:01-05:00March 23, 2023|

John Reeves — Soldier of Destiny: Slavery, Secession, and the Redemption of Ulysses S. Grant

John Reeves Soldier of Destiny: Slavery, Secession, and the Redemption of Ulysses S. Grant From the publisher Presenting an original, thought-provoking look at Ulysses S. Grant, Soldier of Destiny evokes the life of the general through his conflicted connection to slavery, allowing readers a clearer understanding of this great American. Captain Ulysses S. Grant, an obscure army officer who was expelled for alcohol abuse in 1854, rose to become general-in-chief of the United States Army in 1864. What accounts for this astonishing turn-around during this extraordinary decade? Was it destiny? Or was he just an ordinary man, opportunistically benefiting from the turmoil of the Civil War to advance to the highest military rank? Soldier of Destiny reveals that Grant always possessed the latent abilities of a skilled commander—and he was able to develop these skills out West without the overwhelming pressure faced by more senior commanders in the Eastern theater [Read more...]

2024-07-07T14:38:24-04:00July 7, 2024|

Berkeley Plantation and Author Talk

Berkeley Plantation—A Virginia and National Historic Landmark Berkeley’s history begins in 1619 when settlers observed the first official Thanksgiving in America. The estate was the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence and governor of Virginia. Berkeley was also the birthplace of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, and ancestral home of his grandson, Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president. During the Civil War, General George McClellan’s Union troops occupied the buildings and surrounding fields. While at Berkeley, General Daniel Butterfield composed the familiar tune “Taps”, first played by his bugler, O.W. Norton. The original Georgian mansion, built in 1726 of brick fired on the plantation, occupies a beautifully landscaped hilltop site overlooking the historic James River. Five terraces of restored gardens extend a full quarter mile from the front door of the mansion to the riverbanks. Guides tell stories of Thanksgiving, the Harrisons, the Civil War, and present owners of Berkeley. Native American, colonial and Civil War artifacts can be explored in the museum.  Self-guided grounds tours include gardens, original dependencies, and reconstructed slave quarters. After the tour, and time to explore the gardens, we will go to the Coach House for lunch and an author talk by Heather Cole: The Harrison Presidents Berkeley Plantation was the [Read more...]

2023-12-28T11:47:04-05:00June 1, 2023|

Julie LaFollette — Heritage Letter

Julie LaFollette Heritage Letter Heritage Letter subscription brings US history to life with every letter. Each month we share our love for our country’s rich history through the stories of noteworthy figures from America’s past delivered to mailboxes across the USA. During our History Camp America session I'll be reading our Heritage Letter from Mercy Otis Warren...if you'd like to follow along feel free to download the attached file with the letter as well as her timeline card and artifact print. This session is a partner spotlight. Session Handouts Heritage Letter from Mercy Otis Warren [Click on the Download button above (gray bar, second from right) to open in a new window—where you can save a copy to your computer.]  

2023-11-22T09:56:01-05:00November 7, 2022|

Erik Bauer — Are Museums and Objects still Necessary?

Erik Bauer Are Museums and Objects still Necessary? With exponential digital content creation, along with more collections accessible on the Internet and the development of community archives, the question is, how important is it to see something “in person”? This question was asked as early as 1968. Online exhibits, the lower cost of digitizing materials, and outreach programs such as the Digital Commonwealth are making materials and collections more accessible to the public, giving them less of a reason to visit the host institution. This discussion will focus on how museums can change to meet modern needs, and also the idea that physical objects still have importance and relevance in the digital age.

2023-08-31T03:38:33-04:00March 16, 2019|

Sunday—Touring Revolutionary Philadelphia

Tours on Sunday, May 21, 2023 Choose one of two all-day tours, “Forward Operating Base Valley Forge” or “Revolutionary Philadelphia” Sunday, May 21, 2023 Forward Operating Base Valley Forge: George Washington’s Armed Camp on the Schuylkill Travel by bus with Rick Herrera for a tour focused on the military strategy and tactics of Washington's encampment at Valley Forge. Travel on our chartered bus. Includes a box lunch. Here's the way author Rick Herrera describes this tour: Most Americans have grown up thinking of the Continental Army’s winter encampment at Valley Forge as an experiment in suffering and stasis. While the winter of 1777-1778 was miserable, Valley Forge was a hub of military activity; it was the eighteenth-century predecessor to the modern Forward Operating Base (FOB) from which the Continental Army actively challenged the British Army for control of southeastern Pennsylvania. "FOB Valley Forge" will [Read more...]

2023-06-14T02:15:21-04:00December 4, 2022|
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