Sponsored by the Center for Historic American Visual Culture
at the American Antiquarian Society
and the
New England History Teachers' Association
Friday, Oct. 13, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: The American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, MA
Pre-twentieth century history is dominated by the study of words on paper. Yet much of this period is also richly documented by visual images. Whether illustrations found in books, periodicals, prints or paintings, these visual sources can provide students with tremendous empirical data and a profound emotional understanding of the past. This one-day conference will afford a rich and varied examination of the field of visual culture and practical applications for using images and maps with student populations of all levels.
This is the first program sponsored by the Center for Historic American Visual Culture (CHAVIC) at the American Antiquarian Society (AAS). CHAVIC seeks to provide opportunities for educators to learn about American visual culture and resources, promote the awareness of AAS collections, and stimulate research and intellectual inquiry into American visual materials. This new center will accomplish these goals by offering fellowships, exhibitions, workshops and seminars, conferences, and improved access to AAS collections.
The New England History Teachers Association is the oldest history teaching organization in the country having been founded in 1897. Composed of educators and students at all levels it provides professional development opportunities, publishes a biannual newsletter, The New England Journal of History, and presents the Hicks-Kennedy, Kidger, and Vera and Andrew J. Laska awards annually.
Plenary Speakers