Landmarks in American History

Workshops for Community College Faculty, Summer 2009

Workshops provide the opportunity for community college educators to engage in intensive study and discussion of important topics in American history. Learn More >>

Department of Communication Studies
Northeastern University
101 Lake Hall
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617.373.5040
r.katula@neu.edu

Deadline for Applications Extended

The deadline for applications has been extended to
March 27, 2009. All applications must be postmarked by that date.

Please read both the Director's Letter and the NEH Application Instructions before applying.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

Richard A. Katula is the author of a new book, The Eloquence of Edward Everett: America's Greatest Orator, published by the Dorchester Historical Society. The book is available by request at r.katula@neu.edu.

Where Did the Puritans Go? is an exciting tour that takes you to the sites pertinent to the early settlement in Boston by the Puritans. For more information, please see the website, www.puritan-tour.com

"Concord and the Dawn of Revolution: The Hidden Truths" An upcoming book featuring a series of essays by D. Michael Ryan on the myths and realities surrounding Concord, Massachusetts and the start of the Revolutionary War.
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A National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshop for Community College Faculty

THE AMERICAN LYCEUM AND PUBLIC CULTURE: THE ORATORY OF IDEALISM, OPPORTUNITY, AND ABOLITION IN THE 19TH CENTURY

May 17-23, 2009 or May 24-30, 2009

There was a time when America was an “oratorical culture,” a nation defined by the great speakers who graced the stages of America’s public speaking lecture circuits. At this Workshop, we return to one of the most successful of these circuits, The American Lyceum. We visit Lyceum sites, hear some of the great orations presented at them, and discuss the way in which key issues of the day were addressed at Lyceum programs, especially “Idealism” and “Abolition.” The workshop will feature prominent historians, rhetoricians, and professional interpreters. It promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Thanks to a generous donation from the College of Arts and Sciences at Northeastern University, we will be having a wonderful wine and cheese reception on Sunday evening of each workshop. The reception will be held in the beautiful outdoor patio, 340 Egan Hall, and it will begin immediately following the orientation.