VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Join us for a free, virtual information session for the National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks of American History and Culture 2026 teacher workshop, “Revolution is the Pod: Emily Dickinson’s American Poetry.”
Designed for K-12 educators, the workshop will examine Dickinson’s poetry in light of the rhetoric of her day, as Americans grappled with a national identity one century on from the American Revolution. Through creative writing and engagement with contemporary poets, participants will also explore how Dickinson’s rule-breaking, revolutionary poetry sparks the imaginations of new generations.
Participants will spend an immersive week in Dickinson’s hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts, enriching their understanding of her poetry and its broader context in nineteenth-century New England. They will be joined by faculty who have written or edited significant works about Dickinson in the past five years, including a new biography, complete edition of her letters, and an Oxford Handbook, and have access to institutions with significant holdings of her manuscripts and related material culture. In addition to plenary talks and workshops, participants will be divided into learning cohorts supported by seasoned teachers to complete an outcome-based learning project.
This virtual session is designed to help educators prepare applications for this opportunity. Meet the Program Directors, preview the week’s schedule, and learn about the application process. The program will be followed by a Q&A.
Summer Institute Dates:
- Session I: July 8, 6:30-8:30PM ET live virtual session, July 19-24, 2026, in-person in Amherst, MA
- Session II: July 15, 6:30-8:30PM ET live virtual session, July 26-31, 2026, in-person in Amherst, MA
For further information about the program schedule, eligibility, and application information, please visit the program website.
For questions, please write education@emilydickinsonmuseum.org.