The Pursuit of History® is the non-profit organization that engages adults in conversation about history and connects them with historic sites in their communities and across the country through innovative in-person and online programming. Our in-person annual events include History Camp Boston (the first, started in 2014), History Camp Colorado, History Camp Virginia, and, more in the works.
After everything shut down in March 2020, in April we added a weekly live discussion with a noted author or historian. These are streamed live every Thursday night at 8 pm (Eastern) and every one is archived.
That summer when folks didn’t travel, we realized that what history lovers and historic sites both needed was a safe, easy way to “meet,” so on August 1, 2020 we presented America’s Summer Roadtrip from 9 am to 9 pm, with tours of 12 historic sites and live Q&A with the staff.
With the prospect of in-person History Camps looking dim the following year, on Saturday, July 10, 2021, we held History Camp America, our first nationwide History Camp, an all-day event that included more than 25 sessions and a half-dozen tours of historic sites across the country.
We are cautiously optimistic that we can hold at least a few in-person History Camps in 2022. When we have updates, we’ll post them here. And whether it’s online or in-person, we look forward to meeting you.
We create and present these innovative programs because we believe that more people gaining a broader understanding of history has never been more important. Please join us in The Pursuit of History.
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The Pursuit of History is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity. We do not receive any government funding and rely entirely on private donations. Please join us in The Pursuit of History.
To discuss how you, your company, or your foundation can support The Pursuit of History, please contact us.
Lee Wright >
Founder and President
Boston
Carrie Lund >
Founder and Executive Director
Richmond