2010 Fall History Conference

Breakout Sessions

Slavery and Freedom in 1800 Philadelphia: The Ganges Case: In this interactive presentation, participants will learn about the compelling but little known story of slavery and freedom in early American history - and one of the earliest slave trade violations. Attendees will use a variety of primary documents - including records from the National Archives and the Pennsylvania Abolition Society - to piece together the Ganges case.
presented by Andrea Reidell, National Archives (Philadelphia branch)

Using Local Historical Sites in the Curriculum: Using local historical sites as their examples, Pat and Joyce will inspire participants to think creatively about ways they can use their own  local and usually small historic sites as a valuable teaching resource.
presented by Pat Collins, Executive Director of the Butler County Historical Society (PA) and Joyce Schmidt, President of the West Jefferson Hills Historical Society. 

Using Photo-Story, and other Software/Hardware in the Classroom: Adam will demonstrate how to incorporate technology into the curriculum.
presented by Adam Hadbavny, Social Studies teacher, Knoch High School

Blasting Through the Silence: The Allegheny Arsenal Explosion of 1862: In this interactive presentation, participants will learn about one of the great "unknown" tragedies of the Civil War. Attendees will use a variety of primary documents to piece together the story of the September 1862 explosion at the Allegheny arsenal  in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh that resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, many of whom were women and young girls.
presented by Andrea Reidell, Education Specialist, National Archives at Philadelphia.