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On October 22, 2014, Humanities Texas held a teacher professional development workshop on Abraham Lincoln at the Byrne-Reed House in Austin.

Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University, discussed the topic of his recent Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery. Jennifer L. Weber, associate professor of history at the University of Kansas, examined Lincoln as a politician and commander in chief.

The workshop featured close interaction with scholars, the examination of primary sources, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities.

Questions about Teacher Institutes

Call 512.440.1991 (press 2) or email institutes@humanitiestexas.org.

Teacher Professional Development

To learn more about Humanities Texas professional development institutes for Texas teachers, please visit the Education section of our website.

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  1. "Abraham Lincoln" workshop participants at the Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
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  1. Thumbnail of: "Abraham Lincoln" workshop participants at the Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
  2. Thumbnail of: From left to right: Humanities Texas Executive Director Michael L. Gillette with Jennifer L. Weber, associate professor of history at the University of Kansas, and Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University.
  3. Thumbnail of: Eric Foner delivers a lecture on Lincoln and slavery at the Abraham Lincoln workshop.
  4. Thumbnail of: Workshop participants listen to Eric Foner's presentation at the Abraham Lincoln workshop.
  5. Thumbnail of: Jennifer L. Weber leads a discussion on Lincoln as politician and commander in chief.
  6. Thumbnail of: Nicole Chaplin of Godley High School asks Jennifer L. Weber a question after her presentation at the Abraham Lincoln workshop.
"Abraham Lincoln" workshop participants at the Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
"Abraham Lincoln" Workshop Photos : Thumbnails
  1. Thumbnail of: "Abraham Lincoln" workshop participants at the Byrne-Reed House in Austin.
  2. Thumbnail of: From left to right: Humanities Texas Executive Director Michael L. Gillette with Jennifer L. Weber, associate professor of history at the University of Kansas, and Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University.
  3. Thumbnail of: Eric Foner delivers a lecture on Lincoln and slavery at the Abraham Lincoln workshop.
  4. Thumbnail of: Workshop participants listen to Eric Foner's presentation at the Abraham Lincoln workshop.
  5. Thumbnail of: Jennifer L. Weber leads a discussion on Lincoln as politician and commander in chief.
  6. Thumbnail of: Nicole Chaplin of Godley High School asks Jennifer L. Weber a question after her presentation at the Abraham Lincoln workshop.
  7. Thumbnail of: Eric Foner discusses the Emancipation Proclamation and Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address with workshop participants.
  8. Thumbnail of: Eric Foner discusses Lincoln’s views on slavery with workshop participants.
  9. Thumbnail of: Jennifer L. Weber leads a workshop on Lincoln as politician and commander in chief.
  10. Thumbnail of: Jennifer L. Weber and teachers participate in a primary source workshop.
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