A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Amy Weitzman speaks with Emily Sneff about her new book When the Declaration of Independence Was News. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/when-the-dec...

Job Opportunity: The William & Mary Libraries is seeking applications for Head of University Public History and Robert Francis Engs Director of the Lemon Project. To apply and learn more, click the link below: williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM/job....

Episode Four of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Russell Arbic speaks with Linford D. Fisher on his new book Stealing America. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/linford-fish...

Episode Three of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! This episode features Matthew Mason in conversation with Richard Bell on his new book & SHEAR Best Book Prize Winner, The American Revolution & the Fate of the World. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-american...

And with that, #SHEAR2026 has come to a close. We will see you in Richmond for #SHEAR2027.

Yesterday, President Carolyn Eastman enthralled the audience at her #SHEAR2026 Presidential Address with a discussion of "Demagogues in the Early American Republic.” She revealed that the satirical language used at the time expressed profound concern about the persuasive potential of public speech.

SHEAR is pleased to announce and congratulate the winners of the 2026 SHEAR Prizes which will be announced live here in this 🧵.

Please consider donating to support the SHEAR DEI Fellowships. Link below:

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Donation Drive! A donor will be matching donations to the DEI Fellowships Fund in honor of former SHEAR President James Brewer Stewart. Please consider giving to provide underrepresented/early-career scholars support with research expenses. Donate here: shear.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donati...

Are you unable to attend the tonight's (6:15pm) SHEAR Presidential Address? Well, President Carolyn Eastman’s address on “What They Talked About When They Talked About Demagogues in the Early American Republic,” will be livestreamed to our YouTube channel. Link here: www.youtube.com/live/0izEG4S...

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What a(nother) great event! One slide 3 minutes. 😀 Ten (More) Things to Know about the American Revolution @ #SHEAR2026, following Ten Things in Providence in 2025. Co-sponsored by HSP, ITPS, & @jcblibrary.bsky.social (logo not appearing!) w super thanks to presenters & @noraslonimsky.bsky.social!

We are all set up at @shearites.bsky.social's 2026 meeting! Come visit us in the book exhibit if you're attending, or head to our #SHEAR2026 virtual exhibit store for 40% off books with code SHEAR26 (through 8/19)! https://www.pennpress.org/conferences/shear/

We kicked off #SHEAR2026 yesterday with the President’s Plenary on “How to Tell the Truth about History in 2026.” We heard from scholars who challenged us to show up, embrace the messiness of history, and always “show your work.” Followed by a reception at Carpenters’ Hall with SHEAR cookies.

SHEAR welcomes you to Philadelphia for the 47th Annual Conference! Conference registration opens at 3pm in the DoubleTree Overture. For more details on conference events see, shear.org/annual-meeti... 📷Independence Hall. Philadelphia 1876 / Theodore Poleni. Library of Congress.

Donation Drive! A donor will be matching donations to the DEI Fellowships Fund in honor of former SHEAR President James Brewer Stewart. Please consider giving to provide underrepresented/early-career scholars support with research expenses. Donate here: shear.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donati...

Tomorrow! Register below to attend in-person or virtually.

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Join us as we team up with the @amphilsociety.bsky.social for the launch of the SHEAR Civics Exchange! The event titled: "Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026," will take place on Wednesday 7/15 from 6pm-7:30pm. Register to attend here: www.amphilsoc.org/events/civic...

Episode Two of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode, Edward J. Blum converses with Robert G. Parkinson on his new book Heart of American Darkness. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/robert-g-par...

Hey @shearites.bsky.social, stick around until Sunday morning, you won't want to miss this roundtable conversation featuring authors of recent books related to the Declaration of Independence! @michaelhattem.bsky.social @rparkinson.bsky.social @frankcogliano.bsky.social @stevesarson.bsky.social

🙌Free to the Public!🙌 #SHEAR2026 is Here! Register for the #JERPano Saturday (July 18th) Session Five from 9:00-10:45 am. "New Approaches to Freedom of Religion in the Early Republic" Link to Session Five: iona.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Link to all Sessions: thepanorama.shear.org/2026/07/13/s...

Thanks to two generous donations, we are offering several hybrid conference sessions. Registration for these sessions is free and open to all. Check out the 🧵 below to scan the QR codes or click on the links provided to register for the panel(s) you would like to attend.

Introducing Revolutionary America, a new podcast collaboration between the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social and SHEAR. The inaugural episode features President Carolyn Eastman interviewing Lauren Duval, on her award-winning new book The Home Front. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-home-fro...

Join us (in-person or virtually) in less than a week for the launch of the SHEAR Civics Exchange! Registration below:

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Join us as we team up with the @amphilsociety.bsky.social for the launch of the SHEAR Civics Exchange! The event titled: "Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026," will take place on Wednesday 7/15 from 6pm-7:30pm. Register to attend here: www.amphilsoc.org/events/civic...

SHEAR is delighted to welcome Amanda Gibson as the new Civics Exchange Outreach Coordinator! She is finishing up a postdoc at UVA and once served as Outreach Coordinator at the Richmond, VA Federal Reserve Bank. She believes deeply in the power of civic education to strengthen democracy.

Are you wanting to know more about the American Revolution? Check out our new video, 9 Things to Know About the American Revolution, to hear from SHEAR members about the key things they believe everyone should know about the Revolution. youtu.be/MWH3u6qrf40?...

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Join @shearites.bsky.social and the @amphilsociety.bsky.social - in learning about the launch of the Civics Exchange program!

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Join us as we team up with the @amphilsociety.bsky.social for the launch of the SHEAR Civics Exchange! The event titled: "Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026," will take place on Wednesday 7/15 from 6pm-7:30pm. Register to attend here: www.amphilsoc.org/events/civic...

SHEAR is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 SHEAR elections. Congratulations to SHEAR’s newly elected officers! In addition, SHEAR would like to thank all of the candidates in this year’s election as well as the Nominating Committee.

Join us as we team up with the @amphilsociety.bsky.social for the launch of the SHEAR Civics Exchange! The event titled: "Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026," will take place on Wednesday 7/15 from 6pm-7:30pm. Register to attend here: www.amphilsoc.org/events/civic...

Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026 | American Philosophical Society

The American Philosophical Society and the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic cordially invite you to “Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026.” This event, which ...

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The SHEAR Civics Exchange is Live! This initiative helps create a space to connect the public with SHEAR members that can speak to your organization, club, or institution about the history that has shaped our institutions and civic culture. Learn more at: thepanorama.shear.org/2026/05/18/s...

Congratulations to SHEAR on launching SHEAR Civics Exchange. It’s exciting to see a project that connects scholars and communities while highlighting the value of historical thinking in public life. Wishing the initiative every success. #SHEAR #PublicHistory #EarlyAmericanHistory

SHEAR@shearites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

SHEAR Civics Exchange is Live! This initiative connects you with SHEAR members who can speak to your organization, club, or institution about the history that has shaped our civic institutions and civic culture. Click here to learn more and find a speaker in your area or anywhere: civics.shear.org

SHEAR Civics Exchange is Live! This initiative connects you with SHEAR members who can speak to your organization, club, or institution about the history that has shaped our civic institutions and civic culture. Click here to learn more and find a speaker in your area or anywhere: civics.shear.org

Call for Applications: #SHEAR2026 Roommate Matching SHEAR has developed a new hotel roommate matching service to help reduce costs and connect attendees. It is open to all, and the application deadline is June 1. Click here to learn more & apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...