225 Years of History
The year 2013 marks the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. At the University of Georgia we are celebrating this anniversary with a conference exploring political, economic, and historical understandings and interpretations of the founding era.
With a focus on interdisciplinary studies we hope to bring together scholars interested in the nation's most fundamental legal and ideological document, as well as those interested in the persons and events surrounding its inception. With funding from the National Science Foundation, a primary goal of our conference is to promote and suggest new ways to study the era more scientifically. To do this, we will host a series of panels, with roughly four presenters each, and a poster session that will be accessible to all levels of interest. Prominent scholars, graduate students, and gifted undergraduates will be given a chance to participate and contribute to the event. We encourage others to attend our panels, which span the course of Saturday, March 23 and are open to the public. This event promises great opportunities for participants to share their research, facilitate formal and informal discussion, and to promote new ideas not yet discovered.
Taking place in historic Athens, Georgia, this conference occurs against the backdrop of Southern culture at one of the state’s most hospitable times of the year. The American Constitution: 225th Anniversary of the Ratification offers a unique opportunity to explore new and resounding issues surrounding the founding era as well as a chance to experience a unique part of northern Georgia and the United States.
Anyone interested in joining our audience should RSVP using our online reservation system.
With a focus on interdisciplinary studies we hope to bring together scholars interested in the nation's most fundamental legal and ideological document, as well as those interested in the persons and events surrounding its inception. With funding from the National Science Foundation, a primary goal of our conference is to promote and suggest new ways to study the era more scientifically. To do this, we will host a series of panels, with roughly four presenters each, and a poster session that will be accessible to all levels of interest. Prominent scholars, graduate students, and gifted undergraduates will be given a chance to participate and contribute to the event. We encourage others to attend our panels, which span the course of Saturday, March 23 and are open to the public. This event promises great opportunities for participants to share their research, facilitate formal and informal discussion, and to promote new ideas not yet discovered.
Taking place in historic Athens, Georgia, this conference occurs against the backdrop of Southern culture at one of the state’s most hospitable times of the year. The American Constitution: 225th Anniversary of the Ratification offers a unique opportunity to explore new and resounding issues surrounding the founding era as well as a chance to experience a unique part of northern Georgia and the United States.
Anyone interested in joining our audience should RSVP using our online reservation system.
Support
This conference was made possible by the Constitutional Convention Research Group and the Departments of Political Science and History at the University of Georgia. Funding was provided by the National Science Foundation, SES-1154920.