If the American Revolution defines our national identity, why does our teaching about it feel concentrated in a handful of places on the East Coast? This session examines that tension by arguing that local history is not an add on to Revolutionary era instruction but a way to deepen it. Using a variety of free resources, we will demonstrate how different perspectives, including regional, local, and Indigenous, can reshape the national narrative around the Revolutionary era.
In this session, you will:
Interact with primary sources that demonstrate the impact of the Revolutionary Era in Wisconsin.
Come away with free media resources that demonstrate inquiry into historical eras.
Discuss ways you can make the Revolutionary Era relevant and engaging to your students.
