Past Conferences



New Legal Histories of the American Revolution

Conference
Martha S. Jones, The Johns Hopkins University
Oct 19, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023 at -

New Legal Histories of the American Revolution October 19-21, 2023 Co-sponsored by Penn Carey Law and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies



Facing the Future of Early American Studies

Conference
Jul 10, 2023 - Jul 12, 2023 at -

Facing the Future of Early American Studies Please join us for “Facing the Future of Early American Studies,” a conference reflecting on the scholarship and mentorship of Daniel K. Richter, director emeritus of the…



The Local Archive and the Semiquincentennial: A Forum

Conference
Mar 10, 2023 at -

With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence just three years away, many archives and museums are turning their attention to planning for the United States’ semiquincentennial. Philadelphia institutions…



Capitalism, Race, and Gender in the Early Americas: Expanding on the Work of Allan Kulikoff

Conference
Mar 2, 2023 - Mar 3, 2023 (All Day)

Co-sponsored by the Cleveland State University Department of History and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies  



"Somerset v Steuart" Conference

Conference
Dec 1, 2022 - Dec 2, 2022 at -

"Somerset v Steuart @ 250: Facts, Interpretations, and Legacies" Conference 1-2 December 2022



War Stories: Conflict in the Atlantic World, 1600-1850

Conference
Nov 17, 2022 - Nov 19, 2022 (All Day)

"War Stories: Conflict in the Atlantic World, 1600-1850" Conference17-19 November 2022



The Climate Crisis: Early Americanists Respond

Conference
Jun 16, 2022 - Jun 17, 2022 (All Day)

As scholars of early America, we aim to respond to the current climate crisis and better understand the depth and ramifications of its roots in the early modern era through a workshop dedicated to the topic.



Teaching Independence

Conference
Mar 25, 2022 - Mar 26, 2022 (All Day)

Bringing together voices from across the educational spectrum, from K-12 teachers to university and public historians, Teaching Independence will consider the challenges of teaching the Declaration of Independence, the…



The Americas Online:

Thinking Digitally About Early America
Conference
Nov 11, 2021 - Nov 13, 2021 (All Day)

In recent years, scholars of early America have engaged with digital methodologies to create projects that have facilitated new forms of inquiry, practice, and pedagogy.



Black Lives and Freedom Journeys:

The Legacy of the Still Family of Philadelphia
Conference
Oct 7, 2021 - Oct 8, 2021 (All Day)

The 200th anniversary of the birth of Philadelphia activist William Still offers an exceptional opportunity to consider his remarkable life and legacy.