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 […]

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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 […]

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site’s Parks for The People: How And Why Public Parks Are One of America’s Greatest Ideas!

Now more than ever, the contribution of public parks and lands to the physical, mental, and civic well-being of communities is at the forefront of our daily experiences. This one day workshop will introduce students to the idea of public parks and the conservation movement in the United States while they delve into the debates […]

Little Rock Central High School Workshop Series: A Look at Eisenhower’s Speech To The Nation On Central High Integration

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 […]

Lincoln’s Cottage: Lincoln’s Toughest Decisions

Abraham Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the development of big ideas and nation-changing actions. A key element of Lincoln’s collaborative process was to consult the ideas of those around him while leading the country through turmoil toward a new birth of freedom. Lincoln’s approach provides a model for students to develop their own decision-making skills […]