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Finding My Place by Hayley Chambers

One of the requirements for an M.A. in Public History is HIS 709: Introductory Research Seminar. The class is designed to teach us how to use and analyze methods for conducting historical research. Along the way, we are learning tips for finding primary and secondary sources, how to digest evidence,… Continue reading…

States of Incarceration: A National Dialogue of Local Histories

By Joshua Dacey In the fall of 2015, ten UNCG History Museum Studies masters candidates were tasked with connecting contemporary audiences to the history of chain gangs in North Carolina. I consider myself fortunate enough to be counted among these ten individuals. Under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Graham and… Continue reading…