Category Archives: American Studies

Patterns of Fabric

Posted on May 24, 2019 by sohishah

Visual media can add a lot to the meaning of a work as a whole. Amy Lowell’s poem “Patterns” is one of her most famous works. Artwork inspired by this poem assists in the understanding of themes being conveyed. The … Continue reading →

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Trees of Temptation

Posted on May 1, 2019 by sohishah

The Bible is an influential text that presents in self in a variety of American literature in the form of allusions and motifs. The motif of a tree is important in the Bible, and its significance has found its way … Continue reading →

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Our Press Release: The Other Underground Railroad

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Bill Sullivan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS & CALENDAR LISTINGS: Click SA.Presentation.4.19.2016 Bill Sullivan, American Studies Teacher, Suffield Academy bsullivan@suffieldacademy.org Title: The Other Underground Railroad A Free Lecture from 7:00-8:00pm on April 19th at Suffield’s Senior Center, 145 Bridge Street. Suffield Academy Students present 18th Century Kidnapping … Continue reading →

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Productive and Fun Visit to Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Bill Sullivan

My American Studies class traveled to Hartford recently and visited the research room at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center as well as the history and genealogy room at the Connecticut State Library. Tracking down leads from the end of our … Continue reading →

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Great #PBL Trip to Windsor Historical Society Program

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Bill Sullivan

As we pass through our tenth week of researching the Connecticut’s 29th Regiment soldiers who signed up from Suffield and learning more about the lives of these pioneers before, during and after the Civil War, we now look forward to a … Continue reading →

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The AGS Western New England Chapter Meeting

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Bill Sullivan

The AGS Western New England Chapter Meeting Suffield’s Old Center Cemetery Saturday,  October 18, 2014. 9:30-10am Welcome, coffee, in Tisch Auditorium, which is located in Suffield Academy’s S. Kent Legare Library. 10am-12pm Presentations by Bob Drinkwater, Simon Braune, Al and Betsy … Continue reading →

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History Lecture on the Forgotten Battle of the War of 1812

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Bill Sullivan

The Suffield Historical Society will host Jerry Roberts, author of The British Raid on Essex, the Forgotten Battle of the War of 1812, at its October 15th monthly meeting. This action-packed presentation begins at 7:30pm in Suffield’s Senior Center at … Continue reading →

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We’re Skyping with Doug Harwood, the Editor of The Advocate

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Bill Sullivan

We are skyping with an expert on the Flora Slave Case, a case we learned while we were cross referencing possible Suffield leads from the UGRR site to our south, the Francis Gillette House. Here are the probate records of … Continue reading →

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Reflection, Perhaps the Key Moment of a Project-Based Learning Experience

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Bill Sullivan

For our last assessment, reflect on your journey throughout the winter and spring terms and write a 500 word essay about a few important skills that you learned or mastered to a degree. Also reflect on your peaks and valleys … Continue reading →

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A Consideration for Adding Henry Foster’s Residence as an UGRR Site on the Connecticut Freedom Trail

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Bill Sullivan

The American Studies class at Suffield Academy has been investigating Underground Railroad activity in our town for the past since December. The Connecticut Freedom Trail sites have been very informative and beneficial in our search. Our goal for this school … Continue reading →

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