Summer 2013: "The Hudson River in the Nineteenth Century and the Modernization of America.”

Opportunity for Teachers: A one-week workshop in Summer 2013 on the topic of “The Hudson River in the Nineteenth Century and the Modernization of America.”

This workshop is part of the National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for Teachers program. 

A $1200 Stipend is awarded to all NEH Summer Scholars.

Location: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ: July 7–12 or July 14–19, 2013.

This summer 2013 workshop focuses on the Hudson River in the nineteenth century, when the river was simultaneously a commercial thoroughfare, a tourist destination and the scene of dramatic technological, industrial, and environmental changes, all the while celebrated for its iconic natural

beauty. 

In this workshop teachers will examine works of art,architecture, literature, as well as the natural environment and popular culture. "We'll look at works by figures such as Thomas Cole, Washington Irving, and Andrew Jackson Downing."

Site visits and trips along the river are complemented by lectures and workshops by expert scholars. 

Participants will have a chance to develop lesson plans and work with their peers to apply what they learn to their own classroom needs.

This program is open to K-12 educators who will receive a $1200 stipend for attending as well as the possibility of earning professional development credits.

Please see the summer 2013 website for a full description of the workshop, campus facilities and faculty

profiles, as well as a link to application instructions and

materials.

 Applications must be postmarked my March 4, 2013.

 For further information consult this website.