Exploring our nation’s rich history in innovative ways, the C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience draws scholars and citizens, college students and national leaders to a unique 18th-century town on the Chesapeake Bay. Our guiding principle is that now more than ever, a wider understanding of our shared past is fundamental to the continuing success of America’s democratic experiment.
Three Families: Journey From Black to White
On February 2, law professor Daniel Sharfstein will delve into the history of racial passing in America. The Invisible Line explores the stories of three black families who recast themselves as white during years of great racial upheaval. Click for more...
Aaron Burr's Challenge to Jefferson's America
Historian David Stewart will read from his new book, American Emperor on February 9. This vivid biography of Aaron Burr is a powerful story of high adventure, political scheming and an essential turning point for the young nation. Click for more...
Patrick Henry Writing Fellowship Deadline 2/15
The C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience invites applications for its fulltime residential fellowships, which support outstanding writing on American history and culture by both scholars and nonacademic authors. Click for more...
