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Prepare for a successful career while earning your bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate, or minor from Liberty University’s Department of History. With our history, social sciences, and military studies degree programs, your knowledge of these fields will be enriched as you explore exciting career options.
Courses are taught from a Christian worldview by experienced professors who share your passion for history and are grounded in their faith. Interested in a career in politics, education, or communications? A degree from our Department of History will get you ready for these career opportunities and more.
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- Earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree with our History dual degrees
- Enhance your degree with a History minor
- View certificate programs offered by the History department
- For advising, contact history@liberty.edu
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- Chaplains Museum
Open Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the terrace level of the JF Library. Summer hours vary.
- New London Projects
The New London projects give students hands-on opportunities in archaeology, historical architecture, historical interpretation, and much more.
- Annual Civil War Seminar
Strongly connected to research and scholarship, the Civil War Seminar features LU faculty and students, from all levels and campuses, presenting research on Civil War era topics. Free and open to the public.
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Happy first day of finals, students! We in the History Department wish you the best of luck in your efforts.
Today is not only the first day of finals, however; it is also the first day of May, otherwise known as May Day. May Day is a holiday that has been celebrated in Europe for thousands of years. The earliest known May Day festivities occurred during the Roman Republic to honor the goddess, Flora. The festival, called Floralia, was held from April 27 through May 3. The Romans would release hares and goats, toss flowers and beans at each other, and hold athletic competitions to honor Flora. May Day also has roots in Celtic regions like Ireland and Wales. In Ireland, May Day was a celebration of the beginning of summer and was when cattle were taken out to summer pasture. The lighting of bonfires was the primary form of celebration, but there would also be feasting, games, and lots of flowers.
May Day traditions you may be more familiar with are Maypoles, gathering bouquets, and the crowning of a May Queen. The traditions of May Day were practiced in Europe consistently for generations, but many of these traditions have fallen out of practice. Perhaps, if you have extra time today, you can gather some wildflowers and go a-Maying!
#finals #mayday #spring #makeluhistory
May 1
On this day in history, April 19, 1775, the ‘Shot Heard Round the World’ took place at the Battle of Lexington and Concord, thus starting the American Revolution 250 years ago.
At around 5 a.m. on April 19, 700 British troops gathered around on a mission to capture Patriot leaders and their ammunition. They were met, however, with 77 armed and ready minutemen under the leadership of Capt. John Parker awaiting the British arrival in Lexington.
Major John Pitcairn ordered the colonist Patriots to disperse, put down their weapons, and surrender. But suddenly, a shot was fired from an undetermined gun, and a major firing erupted on the green grass field at Lexington.
When the smoke cleared, it was found that eight American patriots lay dead and dying and ten others were wounded.
Only one British soldier was hurt, yet this unexpected shot became the event that began the American Revolution.
#americas250th #makeluhistory #americanrevolution #revolutionarywarhistory
Apr 19
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