Open to: Social Studies and ELA teachers
Opportunity at a Glance: This webinar will be led by Professor Lorien Foote (Texas A&M University). During this virtual seminar Professor Foote will demonstrate how to connect the military aspects of the Civil War to America’s social and political history. A holistic approach to teaching the Civil War embeds a military campaign within a broader context, explains its consequences, and explores how an army’s presence reverberates throughout a society in its region of operation. Participants will learn how specific military campaigns inform topics such as emancipation, refugee movement, guerrilla warfare, conscription, women’s history, and the American West.
$25 registration fee
Key dates: Monday June 29 – Friday July 3; Daily sessions begin at 4:00p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Registration deadline: 06/22/2026
Take action: Learn more and Register
For more information: Daniel Pecoraro, Assistant Director of Programs: seminars@gilderlehrman.org, 646-366-9666 x127
