The JER Pano

The Original Gerrymanders Kevin Vrevich offers historical context for thinking about Texas Republicans recent redistricting plans.

"The Original Gerrymanders" is live on the #JerPano!

Kevin Vrevich offers historical context for thinking about gerrymandering through recent redistricting plans by Texas Republicans.

Read this and other reflections on The Panorama: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/08/01/g...

Discussing Slavery and Freedom in the U.S. I Survey In this contribution to our “Teaching the Early Republic” series, Steven Peach discusses the ways that primary source analysis boosts engagement in his survey-level history courses.

"Discussing Slavery and Freedom in the U.S. I Survey"

Read the latest contribution to the #JERPano "Teaching the Early Republic" series, in which Steven Peach discusses the ways primary source analysis boosts engagement in the history survey course.

Panorama: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/07/29/s...

Independence National Historical Park Flagged for Content Review Visit the post for more.

Over a dozen slavery-related displays at Independence National Park including the President's House, Benjamin Franklin Museum and Independence Hall face federal content review.

View this and other changes on the #JerPano Early Republic Tracker: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/07/29/c...

Correction: John Hay Library

Manisha Sinha delivering the 2025 Presidents Plenary comments.

Happening now! The #SHEAR2025 President's Plenary!

Come join us in Brown University's Solomon Center.

Followed by a reception at 6:30 in the John Hayes Library on campus.

Arts and Crafts Day in the Research Seminar In the latest installment of our “Teaching the Early Republic” series, Robert Smith demonstrates the power of material culture to engage students in the classroom.

“Arts and Crafts Day in the Research Seminar”

In the latest installment of the "Teaching the Early Republic" series for the #JERPano, Robert Smith demonstrates the power of material culture to engage students in the classroom.

Read on The Panorama thepanorama.shear.org/2025/07/14/a...

No Place of Grace: Coming to Terms with Free State Slavery Through Historic Buildings and Public History Richard Newman reflects on how the power of place can be harnessed to tell the story of free-state slavery at historical sites outside the South.

The latest #ComPano piece to the #JERPano is live!

Richard Newman’s “No Place of Grace” reflects on how the power of place can be harnessed to tell the story of free-state slavery at historical sites outside the South.

Read on The Panorama at: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/07/07/n...
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Still need to register for #SHEAR2025? You're in luck!

Online registration has been extended until midnight tonight - July 6th, 2025.

To register and view all the great events the #JERPano is sponsoring, visit: shear.org/annual-meeti...

Active Silence, Archival Presence, and an Enslaved Mother’s Legal Knowledge Cory James Young, in a companion piece to his JER article on hereditary term slavery in Pennsylvania, considers the significance of some silences in slavery’s archive.

Cory James Young, in a #Compano piece to his #JERPano article on hereditary term slavery in Pennsylvania, considers the significance of some silences in slavery's archive.

Read the companion piece on The Panorama: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/06/30/a...

Lincoln Lessons: Teaching Abe in Troubled Times In the first installment of our new “Teaching the Early American Republic” series, David Gellman explores the challenges of teaching Abraham Lincoln in 2025.

What does it mean to teach Lincoln in an era of division and doubt?

Writing for the #JERPano Teaching The Early Republic Series, David N. Gellman explores how historical education prompts deeper civic reflection and honest engagement with the past.

Read at: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/06/25/l...

Your friendly JER reminder:

There’s still time to register for the 46th Annual #SHEAR2025 Meeting, taking place in Providence, July 17–20, 2025: shear.org/annual-meeti...

Submissions also remain open for #JERPano “Teaching the Early American Republic” series: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/06/04/c...

#SHEAR2025 is coming!

Be sure to join the #JERPano this July in Providence, RI.

It’s a chance to catch new early American scholarship, network, and get a sense of where the field is headed.

To view this year's program and register, visit: shear.org/annual-meeti...

The Summer 2025 #JERPano special issue, “Free State and Slavery,” is now out!

This issue challenges a clear free/slave state divide prior to the Civil War.

Exploring how “free” states used law and policy to coerce and enslave Black people after emancipation.

Read: muse.jhu.edu/article/963421

NPS Asks Public to Help Erase “Negative” History Visit the post for more.

1) Most recent update on @thejerpano.bsky.social history tracker: NPS is asked to post signs allowing people to submit feedback on any interpretations that portray US history/landscapes negatively-- the goal is to erase honest histories from our public spaces...

"Teaching the EAR: Call for Submissions With the academic year at a close, this is a good time to reflect on pedagogy, lesson plans, and student engagement. What has worked well in your classroom in the last year (or what could have gone better)? We welcome submissions that reflect on any element of your classroom experience teaching the history of the United States from the Revolution through the Civil War. Contributions could include reviews of texts and sources; example lesson plans or discussion questions derived from a specific source; discussion of student reception; ruminations on how resources impact your pedagogy; or much-needed advice on how to handle the challenges of Al. Posts should range from 500-1000 words, and adhere to the guidelines for Pano posts. If interested, please submit to Emily Arendt at Emily.Arendt@msubillings.edu by June 30, 2025. Feel free to reach out to her with any questions or to discuss further. [The Panorama Logo]"

The #JERPano invites contributions to our new series, "Teaching the Early American Republic!"

We welcome thoughtful reflections on pedagogy, innovative lesson plans, source reviews, or the challenges faced in the classroom by June 30th.

For guidelines, visit: thepanorama.shear.org/write-for-us/

Pulled Funds Threaten Historic Quilts Visit the post for more.

Help the #JERPano document critical threats to public history.

Like the withdrawal of a $460,000 federal grant to conserve more than 3,000 African-American-made quilts (c1860s), which, without preservation, now risk irreversible decay.

View this change at: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/06/10/p...

The #JERPano seeks contributors for a new series, "Teaching the Early American Republic."

We invite reflections on classroom experiences, lesson plans, source reviews, or challenges in 500 to 1000 words by June 30th.

For posting guidelines, visit us at: thepanorama.shear.org/write-for-us/

Digitization of Sources and the American Revolution As the semiquincentennial approaches, Miriam Liebman comments on historiographical shifts relating to women’s and diplomatic history in the era of the Revolution.

Read “Digitization of Sources and the American Revolution” by Miriam Liebman!

As the semiquincentennial approaches, Liebman comments on historiographical shifts relating to women's and diplomatic history in the era of the Revolution.

Explore at the #JERPano: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/06/02/d...

Getting the Most out of Conferences Workshop Flier with QR code. Takes place Wednesday 28th May 2025 4pm.

Join the "Getting the Most out of Conferences" Workshop which aims to discuss key issues around attending conferences!

Taking Place Today 4pm EST / 1pm PST

To register go to: t.co/hd8rKR7LKb

"What's past is prologue" - The Tempest, Act II Scene I

The Panorama invites historians of early America to contribute essays that bring depth to our understanding of the present.

Learn more about writing for the #JERPano or submit a proposal and CV: thepanorama.shear.org/write-for-us/

Text tile image "JER: Conference Paper to Article Workshop" A reminder to submit. The Journal of The Early Republic will be hosting a workshop from 9-2 on Wednesday August 20th. Authors will receive feedback on how to convert a conference paper into an article. Submit a CV and Title by June 30th to the link in the post.

Register for the #JERPano Conference Paper to Article Workshop at #SHEAR2025. Submit at:
thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/28/j...

A new website illuminates the history of Indigenous enslavement in New England Historians at Brown University and Tribal members from across New England are launching a project they hope will bring awareness to the historic enslavement of Indigenous people in North America.

Historians at Brown University and Tribal members from across New England are launching a project they hope will bring awareness to the historic enslavement of Indigenous people in North America.

Bring an emotional support journal.

a grey flyer with a purple border along with a headshot of a man sitting in a wooden chair staring directly at the camera, a black and white print of several figures standing along a dirt road at dusk, and a green book cover.

Beginning our #JERSpring2025 "Meet the Author" series is John K. Bardes! Learn more about John's article, "“A New Way of Smuggling Free Negroes”: Black Unauthorized Workers and the Police Power in Antebellum New Orleans" and check it out through @projectmuse.bsky.social and @uncpress.bsky.social ⬇️

Somebunny’s spreading tea like it's 1773 Boston...

"Visit the Early Republic Tracker" "Keep History Accessible!" The Early Republic Tracker is now live! The #JERPano is launching a public initiative to document efforts to erase or distort historical interpretation at national sites, museums, websites, and other public venues. We invite academic historians, public historians, federal workers, teachers, and concerned citizens to submit evidence of changes to the Early American historical record on the Panorama. The Tracker serves as a record and tool for historical accountability. We will respect requests for anonymity. Please help us ensure these changes do not disappear down the memory hole by visiting and contributing to the site

Check out the Early American Tracker!

The #JERPano invites academic historians, public historians, federal workers, teachers, and concerned citizens to submit evidence of changes made to the Early American historical record.

Visit The Panorama at: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/09/t...

We tend to agree! Thanks for the share Emily.

We know a couple journals that can help!

JER From Conference Paper to Article Workshop Open to anybody who has presented a conference paper on the era of the early republic in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.

The Journal of the Early Republic is thrilled to announce the "From Conference Paper to Article Workshop," held 9-2pm Weds, Aug 20th

Get feedback from #JERPano editors and revise toward publication

Submit a CV and title by June 30th 2025. For details visit: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/28/j...

White House Deletes Lincoln Page Visit the post for more.

Lincoln is 404 at the White House.

Things not where they should be? Say something!

View this alteration and help document other changes to the digital landscape on the #JERPano Early Republic Tracker: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/21/w...