Little Rock Central High School Workshop Series: The Lost Year in Little Rock in 1957-1958

In September 1957, Little Rock Central High School became a symbol for change during the civil rights movement in the face of massive southern defiance following the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision. In this workshop, National Park rangers at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site will work with students to examine […]

Recurring

How To “Do History”: A Four-Session Workshop for Aspiring Historians to Explore How Historians Learn About America’s Past

When high school students study history, the focus is usually on learning what happened in the past.  But when historians study history, the focus is on how we know what happened.  What does it require to think like — and study history like — historians do?  How can we discover evidence of people’s daily experiences […]