Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies

The Trail of Tears was the forced migration of American Indian nations in the Southeast to lands west of the Mississippi River during the mid-19th century. Students in this Summer Session I course will come to understand the history and cultural impact of this period in American history through an immersive field program that draws on anthropology, history, and religious studies. In addition to typical in-class activities, Dr. Ulrike Wiethaus and Dr. Andrew Gurstelle will lead students on a 10-day…

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On Oct. 9, the Museum Of Anthropology will host an Indigenous Peoples Day event. Artist Bill Rogers will present a lunch-time brown bag about his research on historical Cherokee copper art techniques. After this talk, he will lead a workshop in creating copper art using these techniques. In the evening, join us for a talk by Thomas Belt about Cherokee language revitalization efforts as a parallel to the arts revitalization. See the MOA for more details!

Lisa Blee and Barry Trachtenberg wrote an op-ed for the Winston-Salem Journal about the history of Confederate monuments and ways to foster discussion about their place in our city. See also this “All Monuments Must Fall” syllabus for more readings on monuments and historical memory.

The Art Department has invited Jame Anderson (WFU ’93), an architect and designer with the Cultural Studio at SmithGroupJJR in Washington DC to give a talk on Friday, September 22 at 4pm in Scales 102.  She will discuss her work in relation to museum planning and design, entitled “Ready, Aim, Build: Creating Museums in the 21st Century.” Jame’s current work with the Cultural Studio focuses on helping cultural institutions think through their building needs.  You can read more about the firm and…

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Fall Break in Washington DC! Open to CHP minors and Art Majors & Minors Enjoy the opportunity to tour museums and exhibitions in the nation’s capital with fellow students and professors. We’ll depart on Thursday morning, October 12 and return Friday night, October 13. Experience first-hand many of the great works of art you’ve only seen in Powerpoint!  Take conversations with fellow students and professors into the gallery.  Meet museum professionals who can give you a behind-the-scenes perspective on life…

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Rebecca Boolba, a Studio Art major and Cultural Heritage & Preservation minor, worked over the summer of 2017 to collect photographs and narratives from former offenders and their family members. The resulting exhibition on life narratives and resilience, created in collaboration with Project Re-entry, Dr. Eranda Jayawickreme (WFU Psychology), Dr. Lisa Blee (WFU History), and WFU Psychology major Eli Rice, will open for public view on October 26 at 5:30 in Self Reliance Hall in the Goodwill Industries building (2701…

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On Thursday, March 24, Paula Findlen, Professor of Italian History at Stanford University, will deliver a public lecture at Reynolda House at 5:30pm. The title of the lecture is: “The Birth of the Museum:  Objects, Visitors, and Meaning Since the Renaissance.” The lecture will be followed by a reception.

Students from HST 370: Topics in North Carolina History worked in collaboration with the New Winston Museum in Spring 2016 to develop an exhibit on the history of music in Winston-Salem.  Students conducted interviews and archival research, produced podcasts, and wrote text for a new exhibit that opened on October 7 at the New Winston Museum downtown (713 South Marshall Street). The exhibit will be on display until March, 2017.  Come check it out!