The Capstone Project in AT American Public History represents the culmination of a year’s study of both American history and the ways the public interprets and understands that history. After exploring a series of major historical debates that have dominated the historical profession, and practicing creating public displays of the past (including exhibit designs and digital presentations), the students were able to choose any topic in American history to communicate to the Derryfield community in whatever way they choose. Students go through an intensive process in which they propose their projects to a panel of faculty who shepherd them through the process of creating a final product that represents real, focused historical research and creatively communicates that research to peers, faculty, and families. Projects are limited only by what students can imagine and discover in five weeks of work, and have included everything from exhibit displays to video games and everything in between.
Advanced Topics History: Imaginations Abound
