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Each year, the Nau Civil War Center hosts a week-long Summer Teacher Seminar, "The American Civil War: Origins & Consequences." This in-person seminar, open to middle school and high school teachers, takes place in late June at the University of Virginia. Led by award-winning historian Caroline E. Janney, participants analyze the centrality of slavery, the often-blurry relationship between battlefront and home front, the questions left unresolved by the conflict, and the ways Americans have contested the war’s memory. They also explore African Americans’ pursuit of freedom, their service in the Union army, and their struggle for justice and equality in the wake of war. By examining 19th-century texts, visiting historic sites, and engaging in classroom discussions, participants gain a deeper understanding of the conflict that claimed 750,000 lives, led to the freedom of 4,000,000 enslaved African Americans, and continues to resonate in American society today.   

All participants receive free lodging, seminar materials, lunches, and a $400 stipend to help cover their travel expenses.