AP American History Conference 2008

Parties, Politics, and Presidents: Elections in American History

Choose a date and join us!

Monday, March 31
Tuesday, April 1
Wednesday, April 2
Thursday, April 3
Friday, April 4

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. daily

$7.00 per person (students, teachers, and chaperons)    

As Americans elect a president in 2008, it’s useful to look back at previous elections. Who’s been elected? Who could vote? What issues have voters cared about? How have politics and elections changed through the centuries?

This year Strong National Museum of Play’s 18^th annual Advanced Placement United States History conference explores the history of American politics. Top scholars from area colleges and universities will lead dynamic sessions about the continuities and changes in America’s democratic process, from the Early Republic to the 21^st century.

Join us for one full day of college-level break out sessions, an award winning keynote speaker, and a chance to meet and discuss this topic with students from other local high schools.

Daily Schedule

8:30    Arrival

9:00    Keynote Address

10:15  Session 1 (select from chart below)

11:15  Lunch

12:30  Session 2 (select from chart below)

1:30    Dismissal

Keynote Speaker

Curt Smith, "The 2008 Election: What the Present Can Learn From the Past"

Curt Smith is among America's leading authorities on politics and sports. NBC broadcaster Bob Costas says, "Curt stands up for the beauty of words." USA Today adds: "He shows that broadcasting can be art." Mr. Smith is a best-selling author, award-winning radio/television host, columnist, and former presidential speechwriter for George H.W. Bush. Smith is currently affiliated with the University of Rochester as a senior lecturer.

Sessions

(Each participant may select 2 of the 4 presentations to attend. All sessions are presented twice each day.)

Monday March 31 10:15 and 12:30		Tuesday April 1 10:15 and 12:30		Wednesday April 2 10:15 and 12:30		Thursday April 3 10:15 and 12:30		Friday April 4 10:15 and 12:30
Rich Newman, Ph.D. RIT "Election of 1800 and Dirty American Politics"		Alison Parker, Ph.D. SUNY Brockport "How Women Gained the Vote "		Rich Newman, Ph.D. RIT "Election of 1800 and Dirty American Politics"		Alison Parker, Ph.D. SUNY Brockport "How Women Gained the Vote "		Rich Newman, Ph.D. RIT "Election of 1800 and Dirty American Politics"
Mark Rice, Ph.D. St. John Fisher “Candidates as Culture: The Politics of Image in the Twentieth Century."		Eric Nystrom, Ph.D. RIT “What Does Metal Have to Do With Politics?  Populism and the Silver Question in the 1890s”		Mark Rice, Ph.D. St. John Fisher “Candidates as Culture: The Politics of Image in the Twentieth Century."		Eric Nystrom, Ph.D. RIT “What Does Metal Have to Do With Politics?  Populism and the Silver Question in the 1890s”		Mark Rice, Ph.D. St. John Fisher “Candidates as Culture: The Politics of Image in the Twentieth Century."
Sean Sutton, Ph.D. RIT "Political Parties, American Constitutionalism and the Future of American Politics "		John Daly, Ph.D. SUNY Brockport "1860: The Election that Changed America"		Sean Sutton, Ph.D. RIT "Political Parties, American Constitutionalism and the Future of American Politics "		John Daly, Ph.D. SUNY Brockport "1860: The Election that Changed America "		Sean Sutton, Ph.D. RIT "Political Parties, American Constitutionalism and the Future of American Politics "
Timothy Kneeland, Ph.D. Nazareth College "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd: Minor Party Roles in Presidential Elections"		Timothy Kneeland, Ph.D. Nazareth College "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd: Minor Party Roles in Presidential Elections"		Timothy Kneeland, Ph.D. Nazareth College "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd: Minor Party Roles in Presidential Elections"		Timothy Kneeland, Ph.D. Nazareth College "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd: Minor Party Roles in Presidential Elections"		Timothy Kneeland, Ph.D. Nazareth College "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd: Minor Party Roles in Presidential Elections"

 

Call to Reserve Your Space Today! 263-2700

Seating is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms will be sent out once reservations are made.

Please note: Full payment is due one month prior to scheduled visit.

Lunch Options:

Bring a bag lunch

Off site options

Pre-order from our food court vendors (Lunch order forms will be sent out with registration forms.)