Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2016
Department 1
Civil War Institute
Department 2
History
Abstract
In March 2013, hundreds of academics, preservationists, consultants, historical interpreters, museum professionals, living historians, students, K-12 teachers, and new media specialists gathered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to assess the state and potential future of the study of the American Civil War. The essays in this special issue build on the themes of that conference: embracing the democratic and civic potential of historical thinking; reaffirming the power of place and the importance of specific, focused stories; integrating military, political, social, cultural, and gender history; and encouraging collaboration among historians working in different settings. Our three guest editors offer their own thoughts about the state and potential future of Civil War history. [excerpt]
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Recommended Citation
Broomall, James J, Peter S. Carmichael, and Jill Ogline Titus. "The Future of Civil War History." Civil War History 62, 2 (June 2016): 120-130.
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