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Aug

18

Teaching Gettysburg: New Classroom Resources

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in Civil War (1861-1865), Lesson Plans, Maps, Places to Visit, Recent News

Over the years, we have built up an array of special online resources designed to assist with teaching the story of Gettysburg, but this summer, we’ve done some of our best work yet on this front.  Our 2018 interns –Frank Kline, Becca Stout, and Cooper Wingert– have organized a series of fascinating posts that tackle […]

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3

Jul

16

Important Recollections About Lincoln

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), History Online, Recent Scholarship, Recollections

In 1895, the Chicago Times-Herald launched a series of recollected accounts about Abraham Lincoln which the editors claimed would introduce new elements to the Lincoln story.  These rare recollections have never since been republished as part of their own series, but modern scholars have used some of them to powerful effect.  However, this summer, student interns […]

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Jan

16

Discovering the Story of a Slave Catcher

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Recent Scholarship

Editor’s Note:  There has been an avalanche of important new scholarship on the Underground Railroad over the last twenty years, and yet there remains a critical gap in the literature.  Scholars know comparatively little about the slave catchers (or kidnappers) who chased after the fugitives (or freedom seekers).  This is a challenge that Maryland historian […]

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28

Mar

15

Where was William Lloyd Garrison?

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in Civil War (1861-1865), Images

Exactly four years after he had surrendered Fort Sumter to the Confederates, Union officer Robert Anderson returned to Charleston to help once again raise the U.S. flag over the now-ruined harbor fortifications.  Following an emotional mid-day ceremony, hundreds of men and women, included dozens of notable figures like abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, gathered on Friday afternoon, April 14, 1865 […]

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11

Feb

15

Lincoln’s Fremont Problem

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in Civil War (1861-1865), Letters & Diaries

According to historian Louis Masur, Abraham Lincoln was “upset” by Union General John Fremont’s decision on August 30, 1861 to announce from his headquarters in St. Louis the general emancipation of rebel-owned slaves in Missouri (p. 28).  Yet, in his first letter to Fremont requesting changes in this proclamation, which he sent by special messenger from Washington […]

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1

May

14

Special Showing: “The Gettysburg Story” (May 7)

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in History Online, Recent News, Video

Noted filmmaker Jake Boritt is coming to Carlisle on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 for a special free public showing and discussion of his latest film, “The Gettysburg Story,” a state-of-the-art documentary about the pivotal Civil War battle narrated by actor Stephen Lang.  What makes this film especially unique and cutting-edge is Boritt’s use of high-definition […]

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25

Mar

14

Short Video About Online Lincoln Course

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in History Online, Recent News

Click here to find out more or to register today for “Understanding Lincoln”

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21

Mar

14

What People Are Saying About “Understanding Lincoln”

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in History Online, Recent News

Last year, nearly 750 participants signed up for a unique online learning experience.  “Understanding Lincoln” was the first open, online graduate course offered in partnership between the House Divided Project at Dickinson College and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.  Taught by historian Matthew Pinsker, the course focused on classic Lincoln texts –not just […]

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12

Feb

14

Our Top Ten Lincoln Resources

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in 19th Century (1840-1880), Editor's Choice, History Online, Lesson Plans, Letters & Diaries, Recent News, Recent Scholarship, Video

To honor Lincoln’s 205th birthday, we are tweeting out the top ten Lincoln resources from House Divided.  But here is the full list:   #1    Lincoln’s Writings: The Multi-Media Edition Created by participants in the “Understanding Lincoln” open online graduate course (offered in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History), this site […]

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Oct

13

Abe-O’-Lantern Offers Special Halloween Greetings

Posted by Matthew Pinsker  Published in Images

    Favorite Lincoln Halloween quotes: “A house divided against itself cannot stand Halloween tricks.” “With malice toward none, with peanut butter cups for all.” “You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you can never get away with offering healthy treats on Halloween.” […]

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