Join the Penn State Department of History to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States!
We'll be talking history and asking why history matters to understanding the United States at 250.
The event will feature short presentations by Penn State History faculty, a group of history majors discussing their public history work, and Liz Covart '03, founder of the award-winning podcast Ben Franklin's World.
Schedule of Events:
9:15–10:00 a.m. Why History Matters: the America 250 Anniversary Panel
10:00–11:30 a.m. Working in Public History: Penn State History Majors Discuss their Experiences: Student and Alumni Panel
11:30 a.m.–4:05 p.m. Lightning Round: Faculty Presentations
4:15–5:30 p.m. Why History Matters: the America 250 Anniversary: Reflection and Discussion
Occurrences
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 9:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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