History

The Road the the White House November 2016 11/30/2016

In a series of classes put on by OSHER at Dartmouth Professor Maynard Goldman will lead discussion and discovery about this year's historical presidential race.

Sandy Baird Commentary: History of the Electoral College 11/14/2016

Community activist and lawyer Sandy Baird offers commentary on the History of the Electoral College.

Sandy Baird Commentary: Armistice Day 11/10/2016

Community activist and lawyer Sandy Baird offers commentary on Armistice Day - November 11, 2016.

Western Bombs, Eastern Societies: The Destruction of Nations and 'Humanitarian' Interventionism 11/09/2016

Vijay Prashad speaks on Western Bombs, Eastern Societies: The Destruction of Nations and 'Humanitarian' Interventionism.

Prashad is an Indian historian, writer, and commentator. He has reported from around the world -- from Colombia to Iraq. His most recent book is Death of the Nation and the Future of the Arab Revolution.

This is part of the Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series.

Johnson State College: Dr. Pamela D. Palmater 11/07/2016

Pamela Palmater, a lawyer, author and social justice activist, discusses indigenous women, murder and the Canadian justice system. Held on Monday, 11/7/16 , at 207 Bentley Hall, Johnson State College. Produced by GMATV

Sandy Baird Commentary: The Demise of Burlington College 10/31/2016

Community activist and lawyer Sandy Baird offers commentary on the 'The Demise of Burlington College.'

Medea Benjamin Book Tour at the Peace and Justice Center 10/26/2016

Author Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange, shares her new book "Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.–Saudi Connection" at the Peace & Justice Center. In her book, Benjamin shines a light on one of the most perplexing elements of American foreign policy. With extremism spreading across the globe, a reduced U.S. need for Saudi oil, and a thawing of U.S. relations with Iran, the time is right for a re-evaluation of our close ties with the Saudi regime.

Sudanese Foundation of Vermont and Nile Bright Stars 10/24/2016

Chol Dhoor, of the Sudanese Foundation of Vermont, and Peter Keny, of Sudef and coach of the Nile Bright Stars soccer team, speak about new initiatives and opportunities for the Vermont Sudanese community.

Ohavi Zedek Lunch & Learn: Why Are We Repeating a Sordid Chapter in American History? 10/20/2016

“'America Firsters’ of 1939 and Trump’s ‘America First’ Movement in 2016: Why Are We Repeating a Sordid Chapter in American History?” by speaker Howard Ball, UVM Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Fort ‘Blunder’ & Fort Montgomery 10/16/2016

“Fort ‘Blunder’ & Fort Montgomery” - A Closer Look
The real story behind the great stone forts at Rouses Point on Lake Champlain.

Local author and historian Jim Millard will discuss the many mysteries surrounding the fort, the significance of its location on the lake, its remarkable history, and take us on a guided tour of the fort through vintage images and modern photos.

For more info visit: http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!