2007 Conference: Williamsburg, VA
Expanding Horizons:
Individuals and Their Encounters with the New
April 12-14, 2007

Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Susan Naquin, Theodore Rabb, Teo Ruiz, and Gordon Wood will join NCHE in Williamburg for the 2007 conference, Expanding Horizons: Individuals and Their Encounters with the New. These historical guests and scholars will approach the conference theme from a variety of perspectives. Leading off will be Theodore Rabb, Past Chair of NCHE and Professor Emeritus, Princeton University with Finding Patterns in History. Professor Rabb's talk will place the founding of Jamestown in the world context of the seventeenth century and focus on broad themes and moments of decisive change in our understanding of the past. From there, Gordon Wood, Professor of History, Brown University, will expand beyond Jamestown and discuss English Settlements in the Seventeenth Century. Professor Wood was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in History in 1993 for The Radicalism of the American Revolution. Next, travel around the globe with Susan Naquin, Professor of History and East Asian Studies, Princeton University, as she explores East Asia in the New World of the Seventeenth Century. As the perfect finish to your 2007 conference experience, plan to stay to hear Teo Ruiz, Professor of History, UCLA, present Encountering Others: Spain in the Old and New Worlds. To get to know Thomas Jefferson (Third President of the United States) and Patrick Henry (Patriot and three-time Governor of Virginia) before the conference, visit www.history.org/Almanack/people/people.cfm.

In addition to the featured conference speakers and famous historical guests, the 2007 NCHE conference is brimming with exciting history education opportunities. Conference registration includes admission to over 45 breakout sessions about topics related to the conference theme. Featured session strands for 2007 include: 20th century U.S. History, The Individual in History, Kids Learning History (for educators in grades pre-K through 8), Native American History, Slavery Studies, Women's History, World History, and Teaching American History Grants. Be sure to network with history education professionals from across the country, access free teaching resources, as well as examine and purchase the latest history education materials during the reception, breakfasts, lunches, and breaks in the Presidents Ballroom Exhibit Hall. The Fabulous Field Trips and Exclusive Evening at Colonial Williamsburg complete any NCHE conference experience and offer hands-on enrichment with the local history treasures of Tidewater Virginia.

Come walk in the footsteps of Explorers, Colonists, Virginia Indians, and Africans! Register today for the 2007 NCHE conference.

2007 Preliminary Conference Program

Wednesday, April 11

4:00 p.m. Registration Opens Presidents Ballroom Foyer


Thursday, April 12

6:30 a.m. Registration Opens Presidents Ballroom Foyer

Fabulous Field Trips (pre-registration required)
a. Civil War Richmond: Sorry, this tour is sold out.
b. Plantations and Primary Sources: Sorry, this tour is sold out.
c. Yorktown: Sorry, this tour is sold out.
d. Maritime Masterpieces: Sorry, this tour is sold out.
e. Historic Jamestowne: Sorry, this tour is sold out.
f. Jamestown Settlement: Sorry, this tour is sold out.
g. Colonial Williamsburg: Sorry, this tour is sold out.

7:30 am-3:30 p.m. The Williamsburg Marriott
TAH Project Director's Seminar
(pre-registration required)
This special conference-within-a-conference has been designed to give Districts awarded Teaching American History Grants an opportunity to discuss history, common administrative questions, hear new ideas, and network with others.

5:30 p.m. Auditorium
Opening General Session
Greetings: Patrick Henry, Patriot and Henry Kiernan, Chair, NCHE Board of Trustees
Speaker: Theodore Rabb, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University (NJ)
Topic: Finding Patterns in History
Q and A with conference participants

7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Presidents Ballroom Exhibit Hall
Opening Night Wine and Cheese Reception


Friday, April 13
Conference Events at the Williamsburg Marriott Hotel

6:30 a.m. Registration Opens Presidents Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open - please check for all Conflict- Free times later in the Preliminary Program

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Presidents Ballroom and Foyer
Morning Wake-Up with the Exhibitors
(coffee, juice, bagels, muffins, fruit)

8:30 a.m. Auditorium
General Session
Greetings: Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States
Speaker: Gordon Wood, Alva O. Way University Professor and Professor of History Brown University (RI)
Topic: English Settlements in the 17th Century
Q and A with conference participants

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Williamsburg Marriott
Concurrent Sessions

God, Guns, and Sugar: The Arrival of American Missionaries in the Nation of Hawai'i presented by James K.K. Chun, Kamehameha Schools, Honolulu (HI) and Joshua Silveira and Scott Stainge, Timberlane Regional High School, Plaistow (NH); facilitator John Dube

Powhatan Indian and English Cultural Exchanges in Colonial Virginia presented by Lisa Heuvel, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (VA) and Samuel McGowan, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (VA); facilitator Bill Fetsko

The Luck of the Irish: The Immigrants' Road to a New Life in America presented by Julie Baergen and Gini Johnson, Alvin Morris Administrative Center; Russ Best, East High School; Paul Kitchen, Northwest High School; and Mark Nickel, Brooks Technology and Arts Middle Magnet School, Wichita (KS) and Patti Harrold, Friends University (KS); facilitator Greg Oppel

Early Encounters with Historical Thinking: Archaeology in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom presented by Elizabeth Seidel, Washington College Archaeology Lab (MD); Lucia Calloway, The Kent School, Chestertown (MD); and Darryl Calloway, Sudlersville Middle School, Sudlersville (MD); facilitator Connie Schroth

Teaching with Documents: Using Accounts of African-Americans from the Holdings of the National Archives presented by Colleen Rafferty, NARA- Philadelphia; Dorothy Dougherty, NARA- New York; and Lee Ann Potter, NARA- Washington D.C.; facilitator Patrick Connelly

Wilson's Ideal and the Modern Reality: Building Historical Perspective and Civic Activism through Simulation presented by Kathryn Donnelly, Williamson County Schools, Franklin (TN) and Kate Field, Woodstock Academy, Woodstock (CT); facilitator Jaci Stewart

No Dandelions? The Columbian Exchange presented by Carolee Cluny, Granite School District, Salt Lake City (UT); facilitator Beth Scarbrough

Kids Make History presented by Susan Buckley, New York (NY) and Elspeth Leacock, Brooklyn (NY); facilitator Meg Chorlian

Voices of the Past Speak to the Future: WWI Army Nurses presented by John Giblin and Lorraine Luciano, The Army Heritage Center Foundation (PA); facilitator Lorraine Luciano

So What? And the Seven W's: Who, What, When, Where, Why, What Difference Did it Make, and "Why Should I Care?" presented by Amy Bartow-Melia, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History-Behring Center; facilitator Heather Paisley-Jones

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presidents Ballroom
Networking Lunch with the Exhibitors (Conflict Free Exhibit Time) Lunch is included for all registered participants and exhibitors.

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Williamsburg Marriott
Virginia Council for History Education (VCHE) information session over lunch

Moderated by Sara Shoob, Fairfax County Schools (retired); Loretta Hannum, Williamsburg City Schools (retired); Edward Ayers, The University of Virginia and The University of Richmond; and Bill White, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Williamsburg Marriott
Concurrent Sessions

The Girl, the Kid, and the Man on the Horse: 19th Century American Popular Culture Discovers the World presented by Susan Holly, U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian, Washington D.C.; facilitator L.J. Krizner

Character Interpretation: Strategies for the Classroom presented by (interpreters from Colonial Williamsburg portraying) Patrick Henry, Lydia Broadnax, and Henry Spellman; facilitator Dale Van Eck

A Century of African American Art presented by Elizabeth Pfaff, Bozeman High School, Bozeman (MT) and Linda Babcock, Longfellow Elementary School, Bozeman (MT); facilitator Christine Latulippe

The Sixty Years War for the Great Lakes, 1754-1814 presented by Doug MacGregor, Fort Pitt Museum, Pittsburgh (PA); Jim McConnell, Livonia (MI); and Jane Moriarty, Shaftsbury (VT); facilitator Jim McConnell

Exploring the Past: An Elementary SS/LA Unit presented by Mary Reger, Robeson Elementary School, Champaign (IL); facilitators Don Owen and Kathy Barbour

Parallel Lives Abraham Lincoln and Eliakim Sherrill: Linking Local History with National Events Through Student Research and Film presented by Phil Johnson (teacher) and Katherine Whalen (student), Geneva High School, Geneva (NY); facilitator Kevin Sheets

Roger Brooke Taney: A New Perception presented by Ronald Marvin, Roger Brooke Taney House, Frederick (MD); facilitator Loretta Hannum

Women and Commerce in the Age of the American Revolution: An Online Archive and Curriculum Website for K-12 presented by Patricia Cleary and Sean Smith, California State University (Long Beach) and Meri Fedak, Kettering Classical Elementary, Long Beach (CA); facilitator Linda Mehlbrech

East Asia in the 17th Century: Encounters with the New- The Tokugawa in Japan and The Manchus in China presented by Karen Kane and Roberta Martin, Asia for Educators, (NY); facilitator Linda Wojtan

Town Hall IV Discussion and Dialogue: What kinds of undergraduate education helped you teach history? moderated by Sarah Drake Brown, Florida State University

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Book signing break in the exhibit hall
(Conflict Free Exhibit Time)

2:00 p.m. Auditorium
General Session
This session graciously sponsored by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia.

Presentation of the 2007 Gagnon Prize by Elaine Reed, Past Executive Director of NCHE

Greetings: The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia
Speaker: Susan Naquin, Professor of History and East Asian Studies, Princeton University (NJ)
Topic: East Asia in the New World of the Seventeenth Century
Q and A with conference participants

Special Feature: National History Day Student Presenters

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. An Exclusive Evening at Colonial Williamsburg (Sorry, this event is sold out.)
This event is made possible through the generosity of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.


Saturday, April 14

7:00 a.m. Registration Opens Presidents Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Exhibits Open

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Presidents Ballroom and Foyer
Morning Wake-Up with the Exhibitors
(coffee, juice, bagels, muffins, fruit)

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Williamsburg Marriott
Concurrent Sessions

The New International Highway: The Santa Fe Trail presented by Christine Day and Marcia Fox, Wamego (KS); facilitator Lucinda Evans

The Flu Pandemic of 1918 presented by Warner Ferratier, Central High School, Champaign (IL); John Kirkpatrick, Slidell (LA); and Hyung Ro, Marie Murphy School, Wilmette (IL); facilitator Donald Owen

Chasing Ghosts: Using Place-Names to Rediscover America's Past presented by Janna Cox, Arcata High School, Arcata (CA); Dennis Fitzsimons, Humboldt State University (CA); and Eric Vollmers, Arcata High School, Arcata (CA); facilitator Joseph Leeper

Individuals and Their Encounters with the new as revealed through Documents from the National Archives presented by Daniel Rulli and Lee Ann Potter, NARA-Washington D.C.; facilitator Dorothy Dougherty

Challenging the Conventional Wisdom: Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Fry as Agents of Social Change presented by Alice Almond Shrock, Earlham College (IN); facilitator Randall Shrock

The Peculiar Institution: Discovering Lesser Known Individual Stories of Courage in the Study of Slavery and Emancipation presented by Rochelle Danquah, Charles Wright Museum of African American History (MI); LaNesha DeBardelaben, Flint (MI); and Kimberly Morton, Normandy Middle School, St. Louis (MO); facilitator LaNesha DeBardelaben

Primary Sources in the Digital Age presented by Dale Van Eck, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (VA); facilitator Theodore Green

World War II Through the Eyes of Juvenile Literature presented by Sherry Cashwell, Summit Park Middle School, Columbia (SC); facilitator Joe Ribar

The Abolitionist Movement: Challenging the World of the 18th and 19th Centuries presented by Ann Claunch, National History Day (NM); Dave Landers, Asuza Pacific University (CA); and Randy Testa, Walden Media (MA); facilitator Ann Claunch

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Book signing break in the exhibit hall
(Conflict Free Exhibit Time)

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Williamsburg Marriott
Concurrent Sessions

Pirates! presented by Kimberley Warrick, Bozeman High School, Bozeman (MT); facilitator Teresa Jacobs

George Washington/Billy Lee: Perspectives of Freedom presented by Larry Earl, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (VA) and Nancy Hayward, George Washington's Mt. Vernon Estate and Gardens (VA); facilitator Linda Salvucci

Using Living History and First Person Interpretation as an Effective Teaching Tool presented by William and Pamela Sommerfield, American (PA); facilitator JoAnn Fox

Making of an American: 18th Century Colonel Henri Bouquet Arrives presented by Steven McNeel, Boise (ID); facilitator Joe Ribar

Ibn Battuta: Ambassador, Scholar, and Traveler presented by Janice Lacock, EAGLE School, Madison (WI); facilitator Sara Shoob

School Consolidation in the Early 20th Century: The Clash Between the New ideas of the Urban Progressives and the Rural Midwest presented by Douglas Lare, East Stroudsburg University (PA); facilitator Annette Chopin Lare

American Heroes and The Declaration of Independence presented by Peter Strand, Irving International School, Bozeman (MT); facilitator Christine Latulippe

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony: Direct Action, Abolition, and Women's Rights Campaigns presented by Phil Johnson, Geneva High School, Geneva (NY); Billie Luisi-Potts, National Women's Hall of Fame (NY); facilitator Kevin Sheets

Immigrants Denied: The Chinese Exclusion Act and the "new" Nativism of late 19th century Immigration presented by Charles Newhall, St. John's Preparatory School, Danvers (MA); facilitator Mike Bruner

Town Hall IV Discussion and Dialogue: Current Issues in History Education moderated by Georgianne Ginder, Midlothian (VA) and Theodore Rabb, Princeton University (NJ)

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Williamsburg Marriott
Concurrent Sessions

Jamestown, "Beantown," and Beyond: The Stories We Share through Folklore, Personal Experience, and Public History presented by Theodore Green and Marlene Ann Birkman, Webster University (MO); facilitator Dale Van Eck

Greenbacks and Hardtack- The Civil War Diary of Morris Hackman: A Case Study of Archival Research and Primary Source Analysis as Part of History Instruction presented by Mark Mraz, Slippery Rock University (PA); facilitator Sue Mraz

Making History Fit: Online Customization for YOUR Classroom presented by Julie Daniels, NY State Archives; Kristi Fragnoli, The College of St. Rose (NY); Lee Sellinger, Charlottesville (VA); and Susan Owens, Northville (NY); facilitator Patti Harrold

The Potawatomi Trail of Death: Teaching a Clash of Cultures on the Illinois Frontier presented by Mark Foley, Urbana Middle School, Urbana (IL); facilitator Donald Owen

Columbian Exchange: The Flora and Fauna in Primary Sources presented by Tim Potts, RJK Middle School, Monticello (NY); facilitator Donna Nestler

Investigating the Roots of Social Activism in America: The Western New York Frontier presented by Carrie Barrett, Cayuga Museum of History and Art (NY); facilitator Greg Oppel

Frederick Douglass and John C. Calhoun: Encountering Differing Arguments about Slavery presented by Phyllis Goldsmith and Donna Leary, UC-Berkeley History Social Science Project (CA); facilitator Lynn McClary

Teaching about Free Speech: Building Historical Context for Tough Issues presented by Ann Claunch, National History Day, Albuquerque (NM); Charles Newhall, St. John's Preparatory School, Danvers (MA); and David Landers, Azusa Pacific University (CA); facilitator Ann Claunch

Why Everyone Should Know About Thomas Jefferson's Statute for Religious Freedom presented by A History of US author Joy Hakim, Virginia Beach (VA); facilitator Tiffany Willey

John Brown and Other Historical Topics: From Research to Classroom presented by Phil Nicolosi, the 2007 Gagnon Prize Winner and Teacher, West Morris High School (NJ); facilitator Beth Scarbrough

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Presidents Ballroom
Networking Lunch with the Exhibitors (Conflict Free Exhibit Time)
Lunch is included for all registered participants and exhibitors.

1:30 p.m. Auditorium
Closing General Session
Greetings: Theodore Rabb, Past Chair, NCHE Board of Trustees
Speaker: Teo Ruiz, Professor of History, The University of California at Los Angeles
Topic: Encountering Others- Spain in the Old and New World
Q and A with conference participants

4:30-6:30 p.m. State Council and State Coordinator Meeting

Things to do in and around Colonial Williamsburg

To download a PDF map, click here. For a complete list, click here.

The Williamsburg Marriott

Walking Distance Restaurants
*Doraldo's--Italian, Village Shops at Kingsmill
*Emerald--Contemporary Dining, Festival Marketplace
*Maurizio's--Italian, Festival Marketplace
*LeYaca--Fine Dining, Village Shops at Kingsmill
*Sportsman's Grille--American/Sports Bar, Marketplace
*Whaling Company--Seafood, Rt. 60 and McLaws Circle

Fast Food and Coffee Locations
*KFC--Rt. 60
*McDonald's--Rt. 60
*Starbucks--Marketplace
*Subway--Marketplace
*Wendy's--Rt. 60

The map contains locations within driving distance.

Walking Distance Shopping
The Village Shops at Kingsmill (intersection of Kingsmill Rd. and Rt. 60)

The nearest...
Office Supplies, Staples, 1320 Richmond Rd.
Drug Store, Williamsburg Drug, Marketplace
Convenience Store, Food Mart, Marketplace
Grocery Store, Food Lion, James York Plaza (Rt. 143 and Penniman Rd.)
Urgent Care, First Med of Williamsburg (2nd St. and Rt. 143)

Williamsburg, VA

Busch Gardens Europe: http://www.buschgardens.com
Prime Outlets at Williamsburg: http://www.primeoutlets.com
Williamsburg Outlet Mall: http://www.williamsburgoutletmall.com
Williamsburg Winery: http://www.williamsburgwinery.com


The Historic Area At Night
When the sun goes down, there is still plenty to see and do!

Dining: After an engaging and stimulating day at the NCHE conference, come to the Historic Area to relax and enjoy. Whether it is an intimate dinner at one of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Taverns or a gathering of old friends at one of the fine establishments of Merchants Square, the Historic Area is the place to unwind after hours.

Shopping: From colonial clothing to handcrafted pewter, holiday decorations to College of William and Mary apparel, Merchants Square has something to fulfill every heart's desire. Shop for one-of-a-kind treasures and memorable gifts at any of the distinguished retailers of Merchants Square. Click here for a complete listing of Merchants Square retailers.

The Shops of Colonial Williamsburg also offer a wide variety of 18th century wares for your purchasing pleasure. Click here for more information about the Colonial Williamsburg Shopping Experience.

Programming: Colonial Williamsburg Evening Programs- Ghost Walks, Pirates, Trials for Witchcraft, 18th Century Chamber Concerts, and more await you, evenings in the Historic Area. When the stars come out, the Historic Area comes alive with exclusive and enriching activities for historians of all ages. Colonial Williamsburg evening events require reservations and seating is limited.

Do not miss this memorable opportunity--reserve your tickets early to ensure availability. Colonial Williamsburg will leave a lantern on for you!

For more information regarding Evening Programs at Colonial Williamsburg, click here.

For a calendar detailing the Evening Program schedule, click here.


Conference Logistics and Registration
To Register:
Please call the NCHE office (440) 835-1776 on or before April 6, 2007. Registrations after April 6 will be taken on site in Williamsburg.

Current Registration Rates:
$185 Members
$220 Non-Members
$125 Students, Retired, and Spouses

Click below to learn about:
Williamsburg Weather

HOTEL INFORMATION (UPDATED 01-24-2007)
Due to the popularity of the NCHE Conference and the Jamestown 2007 400th Anniversary Commemoration, the conference headquarters hotel (The Williamsburg Marriott) and the overflow hotel (The Williamsburg Courtyard by Marriott) have a very limited supply of sleeping rooms. To check on availability, please call the Williamsburg Marriott (757-220-2500) or the Williamsburg Courtyard by Marriott (757-221-0700).

Other hotels close to the conference headquarters, The Williamsburg Marriott, include:

The Quality Inn at Kingsmill (walking distance to the Marriott)
Phone: 757-220-1100
Website: http://www.choicehotels.com/

The Hotels of Colonial Williamsburg
Phone: 1-800-HISTORY
Website: http://history.org/visit/stayWithUs/

Country Inn & Suites-Williamsburg East
Phone: 1-888-201-1746
Website: http://www.countryinns.com

Days Hotel Busch Gardens Area
Phone: 757-253-6444
Website: http://www.daysinn.com

Four Points by Sheraton Williamsburg Historic Area
Phone: 1-800-962-4743
Website: http://www.fourpointswilliamsburg.com/

Kingsmill Resort
Website: http://kingsmill.com

For more hotels in the area, visit http://www.virginia.org

Airport Information
(PDF lists cities offering non-stop service to the following airports.)

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
900 Bland Blvd., Newport News, VA 23602
Telephone: 757-877-0221
Website: http://www.nwairport.com
Approximately 20 minutes east of Williamsburg

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
2200 Norview Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Telephone Number: 757-857-3351
Website: http://www.norfolkairport.com
Approximately 45 minutes southeast of Williamsburg

Richmond International Airport (RIC)
1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive, Richmond, VA
Telephone Number: 804-226-3000
Website: http://www.flyrichmond.com
Approximately 45 minutes west of Williamsburg

Driving Directions

From I-64 East or West: Exit 242A (towards Route 199 West). Proceed to Route 60 East (a left turn from Route 199 West). From Route 60 East, turn right onto Kingsmill Road. The hotel entrance is on the right.

For MapQuest Driving Directions

Shuttle/Rental Car Information

Rental cars and taxicabs are available from all three Williamsburg area airports. Visit the respective airport websites for more details.

Airport Shuttle Service
Groome Transportation offers shuttle service from Richmond International Airport. Shuttles leave every hour on the hour for Williamsburg. Call (800) 552-7911 or visit Groome's website to make a reservation.

Tidewater Coach provides shuttle service from the Norfolk and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airports. Rates vary by distance traveled. Call (757) 868-0477 or visit Tidewater's website to make a reservation.

Bus or Rail

Amtrak and Greyhound serve the Williamsburg Transportation Center located near Williamsburg's historic area. There are car rental companies and taxi service available at the Center.




Conference Seminars and Tours

* Civil War Richmond (CLOSED)
* Plantations and Primary Sources (CLOSED)
* Yorktown: Town and Battlefield (CLOSED)
* Maritime Masterpieces (CLOSED)
* Historic Jamestowne (CLOSED)
* Jamestown Settlement: A Convergence of Cultures (CLOSED)
* "Behind the Scenes" at Colonial Williamsburg (CLOSED)



April 12th: Civil War Richmond
Join your friends from NCHE and historian Tom Connors on a journey through the second capital of the Confederacy. Your day begins at the Visitor Center for the Richmond Civil War Battlefields, housed at historic Tredegar Iron Works. What better place to orient yourself to the numerous Civil War battles that took place around Richmond than at the Confederacy's most important foundry?

From Historic Tredegar, travel to one of the gems of historic Civil War Richmond: The Museum and White House of the Confederacy. Tour the building that was both political center of the Confederacy and home to the Davis family during the war. At the museum, you will delve into the life of a Civil War soldier, have lunch with the museum education specialists, and be invited to explore the museum's very complete collection of Civil War artifacts.

Continue your Civil War journey with a tour of the newly renovated Virginia State Capitol Building. Completed in 1788, the VA Capitol was designed by Thomas Jefferson and housed both the VA Legislature and Confederate Congress during the Civil War.

Your visit to Civil War Richmond will conclude at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Built in 1845 and recognizing General Robert E. Lee as a parishioner, St. Paul's was the place where Jefferson Davis received word on April 2, 1865 to evacuate Richmond.

All participants will receive lesson plans and other valuable materials. There is a significant amount of walking on this tour--wear comfortable shoes. Bus departs hotel at 8:00 am; returns at 5:00 pm. Cost: $51, includes lunch.


April 12th: Plantations and Primary Sources
Travel back in time to the 18th century at the Virginia Historical Society and Shirley Plantation, located near Historic Richmond. The 18th century will be brought to life when the head of the Society's department of education conducts an interpretive and interactive workshop using historic documents. These documents will include the Jefferson/Fry Map of Virginia (1755) and a letter written by George Washington describing an encounter with French (1754). Copies of the documents will be provided to all participants. Time will also be available to explore the society's exhibits.

After lunch at the Historical Society, travel to Shirley Plantation, continuously owned by the Hill-Carter family since 1651. At the plantation, meet with the plantation's head of historical research to explore sources from the family's private archives. A guided tour of the 1737 Great House and self-guided grounds tour complete this one-of-a-kind experience.

The Preserve America History Teacher of the Year, Gerry Kohler, will acompany the tour and share her insights with the tour participants.

There is a moderate amount of walking on this tour: wear comfortable shoes. Bus departs hotel at 8:00 am and returns at 4:30 pm. Cost: $53, includes lunch.


April 12th: Yorktown--Town and Battlefield
Experience Yorktown,VA as only NCHE can present it! Begin your day at the National Park Service Visitor Center where you will learn about the events leading up to this defining confrontation between the Allies and the British.Then, board the bus and tour the entire battlefield with a NPS Ranger and NCHE presenters Jim Percoco and Joe Ryan as your guides.

After lunch at the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), your day will conclude with a tour of the town of Yorktown where you can view buildings with damage still visible from the battle itself, as well as the workplace of the--not so poor potter--of Yorktown.

As an added bonus, 18th c. period reenactors will accompany the group and will not hesitate to comment on the battle. There is a moderate amount of walking on this tour--wear comfortable shoes. Jim Percoco will be exploring the battlefield using primary source documents related to the siege at Yorktown. These resources, as well as other valuable teaching materials, will be provided to all participants. Bus departs hotel at 8:15 am; returns 4:00 pm. Cost $35, includes lunch.


April 12th: Maritime Masterpieces
Raise your anchor and set sail on this exciting tour. Be one of the first guests to explore the newly constructed U.S.S. Monitor Center. In 1862 the Monitor sank to the depths of the Atlantic and was assumed lost forever. Then, in 1973, divers discovered her distinctive red lantern and, eventually, the wreck itself.

At the Monitor Center, you will experience the birth, life, and death of a vessel that changed the face of naval warfare and be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to view the conservation of the Monitor's famous gun turret.

In addition to the Monitor Center, you will also have access to the Mariner's Museum galleries containing an extensive collection of artifacts detailing humankind's relationship with the sea throughout history. Completing this nautical excursion is a luncheon session where you will actively learn about the National Marine Sanctuary Program operated by NOAA, as well as the programs offered by the Mariner's Museum.

This is no mere "Three Hour Tour," so immerse yourself in the waves of maritime history! All participants will receive lesson plans and other valuable resources. Bus departs hotel at 9:30 am; returns 4:00 pm. Cost $48, includes lunch.


April 12th: Historic Jamestowne: An Archeological Adventure
Located on the site of the original James Fort, Historic Jamestowne offers you a first-hand glimpse into the past.

Start your day with a film about the site in the brand-new, state-of-the-art visitor center. Next, travel with a veteran archeologist to the dig site where you will encounter the bell tower arch from the 1639 church (the only 17th century structure still standing on the site), the reconstructed palisade wall, and (weather permitting) archeologists at work on the current excavations. From the dig site, you will move to the recently opened Archaearium where you can view and interact with over 1,000 artifacts last used by the Jamestown colonists. The Archaearium covers the years from 1607 to 1699--the year the colonial capital was moved to Williamsburg. Explore the site, view the artifacts, and decide for yourself the significance of this first permanent English settlement in the New World. All participants will receive educational materials. There is a significant amount of walking on this tour--wear comfortable shoes. Bus departs hotel at 8:15 am; returns at 12:30 pm. Cost: $18.


April 12th: Jamestown Settlement: A Convergence of Cultures
Inside Jamestown Settlement, begin your experience with the dramatic documentary film, Jamestown: The Beginning and then move upstairs to the extensive galleries focusing on the relationships between the peoples of early 17th century Virginia: the Powhatan Indians, European colonists, and Africans.

And your trip back in time does not stop there! Outside, more exciting experiences await you:

* Become the captain of the Susan Constant, Godspeed, or Discovery when you step aboard the replica ships moored along the river;
* Take up the challenge of scraping a deer hide with a seashell in the recreated Powhatan Indian Village;
* View the construction of a post and beam building within James Fort; or Be pressed into service laboring in a tobacco field.

Educational materials will be provided to all participants. There is a moderate amount of walking during this tour--wear comfortable shoes. Bus departs hotel at 1:00 pm; returns at 5:00 pm. Cost: $27.


April 12th: Behind the Scenes at Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg like you've never seen it before!

This exciting afternoon excursion will take you to the studio where the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's award-winning Electronic Field Trips are broadcast live on national television. View the sets and the costumes and learn how to bring the magic of living history to your students.

Afterward, go behind the scenes at the DeWitt Wallace Collections & Conservation Building and the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Research Library to view conservationists and archivists at work preserving historic artifacts and manuscripts. Learn about the sources behind the historical information presented at Colonial Williamsburg and how you can use similar sources when performing your own historical research. All participants will receive educational materials.

Wear comfortable shoes. Bus departs hotel at 12:30 pm; returns at 4:30 pm. Cost $15.

Teaching American History Project Directors' Conference

April 12, 2007

This special conference-within-a-conference has been designed to give districts that have won Teaching American History Project Grants an opportunity to discuss history, common administrative questions, hear new ideas, and network with others. University of Virginia historian and NCHE Trustee Edward Ayers will give a keynote address on The Civil War and Reconstruction. There will be two panels on critical issues regarding TAH Grants, their implementation, and the future reauthorization of TAH. Among the panelists will be Alex Stein and Christine Miller, TAH Program Officers from the U.S. Dept. of Education. There will also be a session by Jamestown historian/archaeologist Bill Kelso on Archaeology at Historic Jamestowne. This all day seminar starts with registration beginning at 7:30 am, breakfast at 8:00 am, and opening remarks at 8:25 am. Registration includes lunch, and the seminar will conclude by approximately 3:30 pm. Cost $100 (breakfast, lunch, breaks, and materials included in price). Open to TAH Project Directors and others involved with TAH projects.
Exclusively for NCHE Conference Participants~

Conference Attendees Will Receive Free Admission to Mount Vernon, click on the link below for more information.


Barnes and Noble Educator Discount Card

Get ready to add to your history library: The College of William & Mary Bookstore, a collegiate affilliate of Barnes & Noble Booksellers, will be offering the General Session speakers' books, as well as a wide selection of books and resources related to the Jamestown 2007 commemoration. The William & Mary Bookstore will honor the Educator Discount Card (20% discount on all book purchases-textbooks not included) at their booth in the exhibit hall and at their store in Merchants Square. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to stock-up on the latest history titles at a bargain price!


Discounted Tickets from Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg is graciously offering 1-Day, 2-Day, and Freedom Passes to NCHE conference attendees at a 20% discount for the days of and surrounding the conference. Tickets must be ordered on-line (using a credit card) from the Colonial Williamsburg Ticket link here.


Additionally, all Educators and NCHE members are eligible to receive a 50% discount on Colonial Williamsburg Freedom and Independence Passes. You must bring your education credentials (school i.d., union card, NCHE membership card, etc) in person to the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center. The discount will only be given at the Visitor Center and is not available on-line. For more information, please contact Colonial Williamsburg at 1-800 HISTORY.

While you are ordering tickets...
Be sure to explore Colonial Williamsburg's Evening Programs. When the sun goes down, a whole new world of exciting programming is available in the historic area. More details can be found at http://www.history.org. They will leave a candle lit for you.


2007 Conference: Williamsburg, VA
Expanding Horizons:
Individuals and Their Encounters with the New
April 12-14, 2007

2007 Presidents Ballroom Exhibitors
Archival Research Catalog
Army Heritage Center Foundation
Benchmark Education
The Bill of Rights Institute
Choices Education Program
Civil War Preservation Trust
Cobblestone Publishing
The College Board
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Conference Collaborating Partner!)
Creation Station, LLC
The DBQ Project
The Dietz Press
Film and History
Frazier International History Museum
French and Indian War 250, Inc.
Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (Conference Collaborating Partner!)
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
Heinemann-Raintree
History Compass
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Jackdaw Publications
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Johns Hopkins University
McDougal Littell(Conference Collaborating Partner!)
M.E. Sharpe
Museum of the Confederacy
Mt. Vernon Estate and Gardens
National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (Conference Collaborating Partner!)
National Geographic Children's Books
National Humanities Center
New Century Tours
Newsweek Education Program
Numonics
O'Brien Associates
Once Upon A Nation
Oxford University Press
Rosen Publishing
Rossier Productions, Inc (RPI)
Social Studies School Service
Teacher Created Materials
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The William and Mary Bookstore


Member Display Tables
The Presidents Ballroom Foyer/Promenade area of the Williamsburg Marriott has been reserved for NCHE members to display their research and materials on Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am.

Tables are for NCHE members to share research, to sell their own books and resources, and to meet with conference attendees. If you would like to reserve a table, please complete this form and return to the NCHE office with a $25.00 check payable to NCHE by March 12, 2007.

A Few Notes: 
- Tables will be available at 8:30 am on April 14. An NCHE staff member will be on hand to distribute signs. Table selection will be on a first-come first-served basis. 
- Each table will be skirted with two chairs and will include a tabletop identification sign. 
- All members desiring to sell items must provide their own books and materials. NCHE is not responsible for organizing materials for sale. 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the NCHE conference coordinator at 440-835-1776 or elizabeth@nche.net.