Over the last few weeks, we have been pleased to work with Ms. Pine’s Vietnam War class on their assignment, “Curating an Exhibit: The Vietnam War”. The students were asked, “How did the Vietnam War reflect the international landscape and … Continued
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, often called the “father of Black history”, had the idea of setting aside time to educate people about Black history and culture. What started as a weeklong celebration to encourage the teaching of Black history … Continued
For fifty-three years, Indigenous people and their allies have gathered on the U.S Thanksgiving holiday in Plymouth, MA to observe the National Day of Mourning. Because Thanksgiving is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native people, the theft … Continued
Student publications have a long history at St. Paul’s School. They are interesting to study, as they give us a glimpse into different communities at SPS, and how they helped shape the School’s history. We have copies of newsletters representing … Continued
February 1st marked the first day of Black History Month, which, in part, “celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history”. Check out this article from NPR that explains the story … Continued