October 2016

Election 2016: Now What?

On the day after the election, come hear renowned Yale Historians Joanne Freeman, Beverly Gage, and Glenda Gilmore reflect on this year’s historic election, what it means for America and the world, what it changed (or didn’t), and what might be coming next.

Event time:

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Historian's Eye

Radical Cartography

Popular Royalism in the Revolutionary Atlantic World Conference

The Popular Royalism in the Revolutionary Atlantic World Conference will be held at Yale this week, on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29.

Campus Visit Day for prospective graduate students

Election 2016: Now What?

On the day after, come hear renowned Yale Historians Joanne Freeman, Beverly Gage, and Glenda Gilmore reflect on this year’s historic election, what it means for America and the world, what it changed (or didn’t), and what might be coming next.

Pizza will be served.

The Historian's Life with Sophia Rosenfeld

An informal conversation with Prof. Sophia Rosenfeld about her path to becoming a historian, what it is like to be a professional historian, and what history can offer the world.

Not Throwing Away Her Shot: Joanne Freeman takes part in "Hamilton's America" events

Our very own, Joanne Freeman, took part in some exciting Hamilton events over the past few weeks, including a Q & A webcast at the Library of America, a panel at the New York Film Festival, and a panel at the Department of the Treasury. Check out the videos below. Also, be sure to check out Hamilton’s America premiering on PBS this Friday, October 21st and featuring Prof. Freeman and watch the trailer below.

Library of America

Andrews Society Annual Book Sale, October 12 & 13

Come pick up some bargains and build your library at the Andrews Society Annual Book Sale, taking place October 12th and 13th at the Hall of Graduate Studies, 320 York Street, Room 204. Hardcovers $3, softcovers $1. Stop by 10:00am-5:00pm.

History Graduates & YGSNA Members Lead Detroit History Conference

Founding Yale Group for the Study of Native America (YGSNA) member Karen Marrero (History; Wayne State University) and YGSNA faculty coordinator Ned Blackhawk (History and American Studies) joined members of the extended Yale History Department community in presenting at the “Since 1701” History of Detroit conference.