Annual TCU History Symposium Brings Leading Scholars to Campus April 10 and 11 to explore how the American Revolution helped shape the new country
| WHAT: As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Texas Christian University presents the LCpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt Symposium on War, Conflict, and Society. This year’s program reconsiders the American Revolution not only as a founding moment, but as a war with lasting human consequences. Hosted by the TCU Department of History, the symposium brings leading scholars to campus to explore how war shapes people, communities and societies. Full event details: https://addran.tcu.edu/history/student-experience/schmidt-symposium.php WHY: Timed to the nation’s semiquincentennial, the symposium highlights the continued relevance of examining the Revolutionary War through a broader lens, encouraging deeper understanding of how conflict shapes societies and its lasting impact on the American story. WHO: Feature Presenter: Sarah Botstein, co-director and producer, Florentine Films Panelists include: Richard Bell, professor of history, University of Maryland Christopher Leslie Brown, professor of history, Columbia University Liz Covart, creator and podcast host, Ben Franklin’s World Iris de Rode, Gibson fellow in democracy, Karsh Institute of Democracy Lauren Duval, assistant professor of history, University of Oklahoma Douglas R. Egerton, professor of history, Le Moyne College Lorri Glover, John Francis Bannon endowed chair of history, Saint Louis University Ricardo A. Herrera, senior historian, George Washington Leadership Institute Woody Holton, professor of history, University of South Carolina Ronald Angelo Johnson, Ralph and Bessie Mae Lynn endowed chair of history, Baylor University Alan Taylor, Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation professor of history emeritus, University of Virginia Serena Zabin, Stephen R. Lewis, Jr. professor of history, Carleton College WHEN: April 10-11, 2026 Full speaker schedule available at: https://addran.tcu.edu/history/student-experience/schmidt-symposium.php Media registration is requested by April 9. WHERE: Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center 2820 Stadium Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76109 Visitor parking available in Lot 6 Media Contact: Riane Cleveland Marketing and Communication Specialist, AddRan College of Liberal Arts 817-257-4945 riane.cleveland@tcu.edu |
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