Reading - and Recognizing -History Everywhere!

The process of reading history entails much more than opening a book and poring over the written text.

Whether at home, at work, or during our leisure time, we are surrounded by history "Texts" that tell us about daily life, family aspirations, beliefs and vocations. For educators, these unwritten texts can open a window for our students to broader themes of social class, culture, economics and geography.

Join us this year as we learn how to analyze, read and understand the significance of material objects from the past. In the process, we will show you how to pass on these skills to your students so that they can become more astute observers of the past as well as the world around them.