Using ESSEX History is a three-year project to improve the quality of American History instruction in Essex County's middle schools and high schools through teacher seminars and summer institutes on the people, places and events of
Essex County, Massachusetts.

Rebecca Nurse Homestead

Field
Resources

Explore early settlement, maritime and industrial sites in Essex County.



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Jan Maetzliger

Lesson
Plans

Developed by teachers using primary and field resources available here and throughout Essex County.

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List of Import Tariffs from 19th Century

Primary
Resources

Documents, online here and available through our partners, for teaching any American History class.

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Seminars and Institutes

"The fictional Classroom" - Using Literature to Teach History

  • Date: July 18, 2008
  • Location: The House of Seven Gables
  • Time:9AM - 4PM
    Address and Directions

    English scholars Dr. Arthur Riss and Dr. John D. Scrimgeour from Salem State College will team up for this year's methodology session. During the morning, Dr. Riss will discuss techniques for using literature as a primary source while the afternoon's teacher talk will feature Dr. Scrimgeour and a discussion of creative writing assignments to do with your students. This seminar will make use of Salem's own literary and historical treasure, The House of the Seven Gables.

Address and Directions

115 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
Map

From Route 128, take exit 25A onto Route 114 East towards Salem.
Follow Route 114 into Salem. Take a left onto Norman Street and continue to follow Route 114.
Take a slight left onto Derby Street.
The House of Seven Gables will be on your right

Using ESSEX History Themes

Using ESSEX History will address four core themes in American history. These four themes are listed below. Teachers will find materials that relate to specific topics linked to the appropriate heading. Any subjects that relate to more than one theme will be linked to all of the appropriate headings.