Week of Events
On this day in 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and His supporters began their raid on the Federal Arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia
On this day in 1859, abolitionist John Brown and his supporters began their raid on the Federal Arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. The group planned to seize the arsenal and free the slaves in town, with the hope that they would join in carrying out an insurrection. Though Brown was unsuccessful – he and […]
On this day in 1777, the British under General John Burgoyne surrendered at the battle of Saratoga
On this day in 1777, the British under General John Burgoyne surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga. The American victory was a turning point in the Revolution and helped convince foreign governments to ally themselves with the fight for American independence. Did you know? Famous traitor Benedict Arnold played a major part in the American […]
National No Beard Day!
It’s National No Beard Day! Did you know? Nearly every U.S. president could celebrate this day – only 5 of our 46 presidents have worn beards, the first being Abraham Lincoln. 11-year-old Grace Bedell famously wrote to him, urging Abe to grow a beard: “I have got 4 brothers and part of them will vote […]
On this day in 1797, the USS Constitution was launched in Boston Harbor
On this day in 1797, the USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) was launched in Boston Harbor. Still afloat in Boston today, the USS Constitution is the oldest ship commissioned in the United States Navy and the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Did you know? George Washington named the Constitution. The nickname, “Old Ironsides,” was […]
University of Oklahoma: Does the First Amendment Belong in the Quad and in the Classroom?
University of Oklahoma: Does the First Amendment Belong in the Quad and in the Classroom?
On October 17, 2022, the University of Oklahoma's Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage will host Donald Downs and Allison Stanger for a discussion of campus free speech. The discussion is a part of the university's 2022 Free Speech Week events. Monday, October 17, 2022 • 3:00 PM CDT Meacham Auditorium, Oklahoma Memorial Union • […]
Jacksonville State University: Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy
Jacksonville State University: Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy
The Tocqueville Lecture Series at Jacksonville State University, a JMC partner program, will hold a hybrid in-person/virtual presentation and Q&A with Brandon Stewart on "Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy": The Tocqueville Lecture Series is excited to host Dr. Brandon Stewart (Troy University). His presentation, "Disinformation and the Threat to Democracy" examines how hostile foreign […]
Ursinus College “Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together?” with Yuval Levin, October 20
Ursinus College “Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together?” with Yuval Levin, October 20
Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together? 7:00PM EDT PFAHLER HALL MUSSER AUDITORIUM Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, studies the foundations of self-government and the future of law, regulation, and constitutionalism. He served as a member of the White House domestic policy staff […]
Providence College: What Do the Humanities Do?
Providence College: What Do the Humanities Do?
On October 21, 2022, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College will host Eric Adler for a discussion of the humanities and why they matter: In the late nineteenth century, the United States witnessed the so-called Battle of the Classics in which educators fought over the role of Latin and ancient Greek in college curricula. […]
Louisiana State University: Old Lessons for Public and Private Shaming – Socrates, Cynics, and Epicureans
Louisiana State University: Old Lessons for Public and Private Shaming – Socrates, Cynics, and Epicureans
On October 21, 2022, the Voeglin Institute at Louisiana State University will host faculty partner Alin Fumurescu for a discussion of "Old Lessons for Public and Private Shaming: Socrates, Cynics, and Epicureans." Friday, October 21, 2022 • 12:00 PM CDT Stubbs 210 • Louisiana State University Click here to learn more >> Alin […]