Simsbury Historical Society in partnership with Association for the Study of Connecticut History Spring Meeting

Date: Saturday, April 8, 2006
Time: 9:15-2:15
Contact Hours: 5
Fee: $25
Cutoff Date: April 3, 2006

“Phelps Tavern Museum: A Case Study in Using Family History in Exhibitions”

Dawn Hutchins Bobryk, Executive Director, Simsbury Historical Society In 2001, the Simsbury Historical Society completed a reinterpretation of the Capt. Elisha Phelps House (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) that focused on the role of taverns in rural New England. The exhibition was based on three generations of Phelps family members who served as tavernkeepers. Reconstructing their lives began in the museum?s archives but moved through repositories in ten states and the District of Columbia. The story that emerged dispelled cherished myths but created a rich tapestry of family history and American life.

“Uncovering the Voices of Our Ancestors”
William Fothergill, Independent Scholar, Kabila Consulting Services

All those seeking to discover information about their African American ancestors face severe problems due to paucity of evidence. This presentation will focus on research in primary sources and the barriers one confronts in researching African American ancestry in Connecticut. It will explore both research methodology and resulting discoveries that help to uncover an oft-hidden story of American history.

“The Higleys of Simsbury: A Connecticut Family and the National Experience, 1664-1900”
Allen M. Ward, Professor of History, Emeritus, University of Connecticut

The integration of individual biography into an historical narrative can provide examples that make abstract themes preferred by academic historians more understandable and meaningful for readers. The story of Simsbury’s prolific Higley family demonstrates this point. Founded by a runaway apprentice in 1664, the family became part of New England’s Puritan elite and vividly reflected the forces and events that shaped the American nation for two hundred and fifty years.

Teacher Workshop: Curriculum Material, Programs, Education Requirements, A Teacher/Historic Site Dialogue

Tour of Phelps Tavern Museum

For further information contact Dr. Peter Feinman at the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Education at 914-939-9071 or email us at: contact@ihare.org

Time: 10:00-4:00
Locations: Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, New York City
New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York City
Contact Hours: 15
Cost: $125 (includes three lunches)
Cutoff Date: January 30, 2006
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Spend the winter break in two New York City’s finest institutions and get professional development credit for doing it! Or simply the enjoyment of learning. The Museum of Jewish Heritage (MJH) and the New-York Historical Society (NYHS) have entered into a partnership with the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Education (IHARE) to offer a three-day program that includes the Slavery in New York Exhibit which will closing in March. The program will consist of talks, tours, and curriculum workshops.

February 21
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Introduction to the Chronology of the Holocaust Tour of Museum core exhibition Survivor Testimony
Workshop: Teaching from Artifacts
February 22
New York Historical Society: The American Revolution
Overview of Luce Center and American Revolution Objects American Revolution Digital Project American Revolution in New York: documents and objects
Workshop: Classroom Application of NYHS Resources
February 23
New York Historical Society: Slavery in New York
Tour of Slavery in New York Exhibit
Performance: Readings from The Life of Frederick Douglass
Slavery in New York: Exploration of Content
Workshop: Classroom Application of NYHS Resources
For further information contact Dr. Peter Feinman at the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Education at 914-939-9071 or email us at: contact@ihare.org

Time: 1:00-4:30 on the 18th, 1:00-4:00 on the 19th and 20th
Location: Washington’s Headquarters, Liberty Street and Washington Street, Newburgh (845) 562-1195
Contact Hours: 10 (This program can be combined with other IHARE programs for teachers who require more than 10 hours for professional development credit)
Cost: Free

ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Saturday, February 18 (1:00-4:30)

1:00 Introduction and Welcome
1:15 – 2:15: Peter Fiore – slide show/lecture on research and illustrations for Lynne Cheney’s book, “When Washington Crossed the Delaware”
2:15 -3:00 Museum Specialist Paul Ackerman, West Point Museum – leading a
group discussion on “Why We Commemorate Historic Events”
3:00 – 3:45 Archivist/Librarian Eric Roth, Huguenot Historical Society, New
Paltz offering a lecture on “The Newburgh – New Paltz Connection”
3:45 – 4:15 Historic Site Manager Michael Clark giving an up close and
personal look at the types of clothing worn by soldiers, their wives and children at New Windsor Cantonment – “Better Covered, Better Clothed”
Sunday, February 19 (1:00-4:00)

1:15 – 1:45 Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s Dale Henry sharing his knowledge while demonstrating 18th Century boatbuilding
1:45 – 2:30 Teacher Tim Potts – “An Educators Perspective on Working
With Students at Washington’s Headquarters, State Historic Site”
2:30 – 3:30 Richard McGinnis performing “The Narrative of Abraham Leggett”
3:30 – 4:00 Cider Press Demonstration by Historic Site Assistant Mel
Johnson
Monday, February 20 (1:00-4:00)

1:15 – 1:45 James Walsh: “Friendships, Country and Duty: The Relationship Between George Washington and Benedict Arnold”
1:45 – 2:30 Dr. James Heron, Rivers and Estuaries Center, “Denning’s Point, Washington, Hamilton and the American Revolution”
2:30 – 3:00 New York State Library: “The George Washington Collection”
3:00 – 3:45 Historic Interpreter Lynette Matthews: medicine in the 18th Century and the effects of the War for Independence, “Bite The Bullet”
3:45 – 4:00 Rich Bala performing “Music of George Washington’s Day”
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

For further information contact Dr. Peter Feinman at the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Education at 914-939-9071 or email us at: contact@ihare.org

Lecture: October 23, Sunday, at 2:00 PM
Place: Chappaqua Public Library, 195 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-3597

Contact Hours: 3
Fee: $15

Spend an afternoon dipping yourself in the magic waters when baseball represented the good of America, when memories were innocent although people were not.

PROGRAM
“The Greatest Ballpark Ever: Ebbets Field and the Story of the Brooklyn Dodgers” Bob McGee

The Greatest Ballpark Ever explores the individual struggle of Charley Ebbets to build Ebbets Field, the days of Wilbert Robinson’s early pennant winners, the era of the Daffiness Boys, Larry MacPhail and the tumultuous field leadership of Leo the Lip, Branch Rickey and the fiery triumph of Jackie Robinson, the golden days of the Boys of Summer, and Walter O’Malley’s ignominious departure. Memorable personalities including Casey Stengel, Zach Wheat, Dazzy Vance, Babe Herman, Van Lingle Mungo, Frenchy Bordargaray, Dolf Camilli, Pistol Pete Reiser, Pee Wee Reese, Mickey Owen, Hugh Casey, and Cookie Lavagetto are all here, as well as Oisk, Skoon, Gil, Campy, Newk, the Duke, and many more.

“Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and Hank Greenberg: Ethnic Heroes in Baseball’s Melting Pot” William Simons, SUNY Oneonta

Racial and ethnic pluralism are central to the American experience. Prior to its travail of recent years, baseball long reigned as the undisputed National Pastime. During that time, the microcosm of baseball reflected the main currents of American life and culture. Even in its current state, baseball, with the ascent of Latin and Asian stars, provides minority America with symbolic heroes.

Spend a week in beautiful Colorado with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of Project Archaeology. The program includes all meals, lodging, and ground transportation.

July 31: Introduction and Overview (night)

August 1

McElmo Canyon Research Institution guided archaeological tour (morning)
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument guided archaeological tour (afternoon)
Ute and Navajo Music and Dress Presentation (night)
August 2 and 3

BLM Project Archaeology Workshop (day)
Cortez Cultural Center presentation
What Is Archaeology? Part I (night)
August 4

Archaeology Excavation (day)
What Is Archaeology? Part II (night)
August 5

Guided tour of Mesa Verde (day)
Wrap Up (night)
August 6 Departure

Dates: July 31-August 6, 2005
Location: Kelly Place, Cortez, Colorado
Contact Hours: 45
Cost: $800 (does not include airfare)

Registration Cut Off Date: April 20, 2005

Day 1: Fort Ticonderoga

Historical Overview and Introduction: Education Curator
Guided Tour
Lunch at Mount Defiance overlooking the Region
Fascine Building
Camp Cooking/Home Arts (dinner)
French and Indian War Workshop
Day 2: Fort Ticonderoga

Primary Source Documents
Pre and Post-Visit Curriculum Programs
19th Century Tourism: Guided Tour
Women’s History of Fort Ticonderoga: Guided Tour
Abenaki Life: Presentation by Red Hawk
Music in the 18th Century
Carillon Cruise (narrated)
Day 3:

Crown Point State Historic Site (NY)
Chimney Point State Historic Site (VT)
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (VT)
Guided Tours
Curriculum Review
Day 4: Mount Independence State Historic Site (VT)

Hubbardton Battlefield
Dates: July 25 – July 28, 2005
Location: Fort Ticonderoga and vicinity
Contact Hours: 30
Cost: $250
Lodging has been arranged at the Super 8 near Fort Ticonderoga at $35.50/night per person double occupancy plus tax.

Registration Cutoff Date: June 13, 2005