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ICS + Experiencing America: Uncover the Hidden Voices That Shaped America
June 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
Join the Institute for Curriculum Services and Experiencing America! for Hidden Voices. Together, we’ll uncover the unsung individuals whose faith and convictions didn’t just shape American history—they redefined the entire American experiment.
Session Highlights:
- The Paradox of 1776: Contrast the vision of liberty with the reality of religious exclusion in early state constitutions.
- Toleration vs. Liberty: Use primary source strategies to help students distinguish between “being allowed” and having full civic equality.
- Civic Activism in Action: Trace how early Jewish Americans, like Jonas Phillips, challenged the status quo to expand religious freedom for all.
- The Prussian Powerhouse: Meet Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the larger-than-life officer who turned a ragtag Continental Army into a professional fighting force.
- The Justice Bell: Discover Katherine Wentworth Ruschenberger, the suffragist who used the symbolic power of the Liberty Bell to ring out for women’s right to vote.
Why attend?
History is forged by hidden voices and determined individuals. Join us to find the primary sources that bring these powerful, diverse stories into your classroom.
