an National Endowment for the Humanities
Landmarks of American History Workshop
for Community College Faculty at
The Liston B. Ramsey Center
for Regional Studies
Mars Hill College
Mars Hill, North Carolina
Workshop 1: May 29 - June 4, 2005
Workshop 2: June 19 - June 25, 2005
Working the woods:
Economies and Cultures in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 1650-1950
Workshop participants will explore this rich history of forest use through field visits, work with artifacts and archival materials, lectures by leading scholars, roundtables with knowledgeable local residents, and hands-on demonstrations. They will use the Ramsey Center’s extensive collections to develop materials they can take back to their own classrooms.
The workshop examines three periods of Appalachian history:
The Colonial Era, featuring Kituah, the Cherokee mother-town
The Antebellum Era, featuring the Vance Birthplace Pioneer Homestead
The Industrial Era, featuring the Cradle of Forestry in America and Blue Ridge Paper Company’s Canton Mill and Museum
Both full-time and adjunct community college faculty from any relevant discipline.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2005
Faculty members selected to participate will receive a $500 stipend to help cover travel expenses, books, food and lodging. Travel supplements are available for those traveling long distances.
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