Apply Now for NEH Landmark Workshop, Heaven on Earth: Shakers, Religious Revival and Social Reform in America

From Sienna College:

Sienna College’s McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution is now accepting applications for its 2013 NEH Landmark Workshop, Heaven on Earth: Shakers, Religious Revival and Social Reform in America.  Two, one-week workshops for 80 teachers (40 teachers per workshop) will be held in Albany, New York, July 7-13 and July 14-20, 2013.  This workshop explores the history, culture, legacy of he Shakers.

K-12 teachers in the fields of language arts, social studies, art, music, philosophy, and technology are encouraged to apply.  Full-time and part-time classroom teachers and librarians in charter, independent, and religiously affiliated schools, as well as home schooling parents are eligible; other K-12 personnel will be considered based on availability.  Workshop participants will be awarded one $1,200 stipend towards program costs.

Applications are due March 4.  For full program description and application procedures visit ww.siena.edu/shakerworkshop