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NEH Summer Program Niagara Falls, New York

by Allison Violante

Feb 11, 2011

Niagara University Invites K-12 Teachers to Apply for Summer Residential Program Investigating the History of Old Fort Niagara

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (Feb, 2011) – Niagara University is now accepting applications from K-12 teachers nationwide for a summer program entitled Crossroads of Empire: Cultural Contact and Imperial Rivalry at Old Fort Niagara. The week-long residential sessions, which take place July 11-15 and July 18-22, 2011 at Old Fort Niagara and Niagara University, have been made possible by funding obtained from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Directed by Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., chair of Niagara University’s history department, the workshops are focused on the vital history that emanated from Old Fort Niagara, one of most significant and well-preserved 18th century historic sites in North America. Fort Niagara served as an important crossroads between the empires of Great Britain, France, the Haudenosaunee (the native people who...See MoreNiagara University Invites K-12 Teachers to Apply for Summer Residential Program Investigating the History of Old Fort Niagara

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (Feb, 2011) – Niagara University is now accepting applications from K-12 teachers nationwide for a summer program entitled Crossroads of Empire: Cultural Contact and Imperial Rivalry at Old Fort Niagara. The week-long residential sessions, which take place July 11-15 and July 18-22, 2011 at Old Fort Niagara and Niagara University, have been made possible by funding obtained from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Directed by Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., chair of Niagara University’s history department, the workshops are focused on the vital history that emanated from Old Fort Niagara, one of most significant and well-preserved 18th century historic sites in North America. Fort Niagara served as an important crossroads between the empires of Great Britain, France, the Haudenosaunee (the native people who inhabited what is now much of New York state and surrounding areas), and, later, the United States as they battled each other for control of the North American continent. The Fort threatened American territory during the Revolution, was occupied by both sides during the War of 1812, and then a peace treaty secured the Fort and region for the United States.

This workshop will immerse NEH Summer Scholars in the world of 18th century life, from both the Native American and European perspective. Participants will interact with historic interpreters, clamber about ramparts dating to the 1700s, handle beaver pelts and trade goods like fishhooks and beads, and perhaps even fire a musket. One unique feature will be an overnight stay at the French Castle, the three-story stone fortress and trading post perched above the crashing waves of Lake Ontario that dates back to 1726. By week’s end NEH Summer Scholars will understand the perspective of the Iroquois people who first inhabited this region, as well as the struggles of ordinary European soldiers who bled and died to control Fort Niagara.

Teachers of grades K-12 at schools in the United States or its territorial possessions, or Americans teaching in foreign schools where at least 50 percent of the students are American nationals, are eligible for this program.

Teachers selected to participate as NEH Summer Scholars will receive a stipend of $1,200 at the end of the residential workshop session. Stipends are intended to help cover travel expenses to and from the project location, books, and ordinary living expenses.

The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011.

For eligibility and application information, please call 716.286.8091, e-mail [email removed].

Niagara University is located 11 miles south of Old Fort Niagara.

Niagara University Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1856, Niagara University is a private liberal arts university with a strong, values-based Catholic tradition. Its four academic divisions include the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The university also maintains an Academic Exploration Program that provides a learning community for students who are undecided about their major, as well as numerous opportunities through Continuing Education. -30-

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Verity I think this sounds like a wonderful opportunity for professional development in a gorgeous setting.

I have brought one of my middle school groups up to Niagara Falls. Old Fort Niagara has excellent K-12 programs, including a sleepover.

My students not only learned about the French and Indian War, but native Americans?First Nati...See MoreI think this sounds like a wonderful opportunity for professional development in a gorgeous setting.

I have brought one of my middle school groups up to Niagara Falls. Old Fort Niagara has excellent K-12 programs, including a sleepover.

My students not only learned about the French and Indian War, but native Americans?First Nations, early European exploration, the Underground Railroad, the Erie Canal, the Civil War, geology, power generation, international borders, and the environment. Unfortunately, some of our students were 'undocumented, so we could not cross over into Canada, which also has a lot of wonderful historic sites.

Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds were highlights.

Our guide was Peter Green from Encounter Niagara.

On 2/11/11, Allison Violante wrote: > Niagara University Invites K-12 Teachers to Apply for > Summer Residential Program Investigating the History of Old > Fort Niagara > > NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. (Feb, 2011) – Niagara University > is now accepting applications from K-12 teachers nationwide > for a summer program entitled Crossroads of Empire: > Cultural Contact and Imperial Rivalry at Old Fort Niagara. > The week-long residential sessions, which take place July > 11-15 and July 18-22, 2011 at Old Fort Niagara and Niagara > University, have been made possible by funding obtained > from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). > > Directed by Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., chair of Niagara > University’s history department, the workshops are focused > on the vital history that emanated from Old Fort Niagara, > one of most significant and well-preserved 18th century > historic sites in North America. Fort Niagara served as an > important crossroads between the empires of Great Britain, > France, the Haudenosaunee (the native people who inhabited > what is now much of New York state and surrounding areas), > and, later, the United States as they battled each other > for control of the North American continent. The Fort > threatened American territory during the Revolution, was > occupied by both sides during the War of 1812, and then a > peace treaty secured the Fort and region for the United > States. > > This workshop will immerse NEH Summer Scholars in the world > of 18th century life, from both the Native American and > European perspective. Participants will interact with > historic interpreters, clamber about ramparts dating to the > 1700s, handle beaver pelts and trade goods like fishhooks > and beads, and perhaps even fire a musket. One unique > feature will be an overnight stay at the French Castle, the > three-story stone fortress and trading post perched above > the crashing waves of Lake Ontario that dates back to 1726. > By week’s end NEH Summer Scholars will understand the > perspective of the Iroquois people who first inhabited this > region, as well as the struggles of ordinary European > soldiers who bled and died to control Fort Niagara. > > > > > > Teachers of grades K-12 at schools in the United States or > its territorial possessions, or Americans teaching in > foreign schools where at least 50 percent of the students > are American nationals, are eligible for this program. > > Teachers selected to participate as NEH Summer Scholars > will receive a stipend of $1,200 at the end of the > residential workshop session. Stipends are intended to help > cover travel expenses to and from the project location, > books, and ordinary living expenses. > > The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011. > > For eligibility and application information, please call > 716.286.8091, e-mail [email removed]-

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