The Place of the Past in American Life

David Glassberg spoke about the historical significance of the battle at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, that opened the Revolutionary War. Professor Glassberg
David Glassberg spoke about the historical significance of the battle at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, that opened the Revolutionary War. Professor Glassberg’s research concerns the history of popular historical consciousness in America as represented in politics, culture, and the environment. He titled his talk “Making Historical Places” and spoke about the significance of the anniversary of a commemorative act as commemorating an important event in the history of commemoration. Professor Glassberg illustrated his talk with slides and then responded to questions from members of the audience.

The program “Sense of History: The Place of the Past in American Life” was part of the year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Minute Man National Historical Park. The event, co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Concord Free Public Library, took place June 10, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Minute Man Visitor Center in Lexington.

The Barbarous Years”: What 17th-Century America Really Looked Like

Ghosts of Elections Past - This American Life

Past – Page 4 – International Arts & Artists

8 - Commonplace - The Journal of early American Life

Some Historical Perspectives on Reference Inflation

A Global Anomaly, the U.S. Declines in Annual Quality of Life Report

Sense of History: The Place of the Past in American Life - David

Brian Doherty Quote: “The progress of markets and wealth in the

The Unwinding: What's gone wrong with America

Highlight, take notes, and search in the book

Sense of History: The Place of the Past in American Life

Presence of the Past Popular Uses of History in American Life

Our Laundry, Our Town — Yu and Me Books

Image of American Life Insurance and Trust Co., Office Walnut

A Living Past: Environmental Histories of Modern Latin America

Kitchens I Have Loved