American Inspiration

During the July 4 week of celebration, join us for a discussion of our country and its sweeping history told through fifteen speeches. Don’t miss Ben Rhodes’s All We Say, and the insights shared by this celebrated podcaster, author, and speechwriter, in conversation with historian Douglas Brinkley.

Moderated by Douglas Brinkley

Join us on a multi-generational family journey—experience the heartrending, transformative travels of a grandson and his grandmother, who embarked on a quest to visit every US National Park. Over seven years, they healed generations of family struggles and misunderstandings.

Our country’s past comes into focus on this acclaimed Yale historian’s road trip across America. From Constitution Hall in Philadelphia to Disneyland in Burbank, California, Beverly Gage introduces us to places, people, and passions that have shaped the United States. On this evening, she and conversationalist Edward L. Ayers will bring history to life.

Moderated by Edward L. Ayers

Explore the history and spirit of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in this evening focused on the Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Willa Cather and her celebrated work Death Comes for the Archbishop. Join author Garrett Peck and historian-curator Nicolasa Chávez for a discussion of The Bright Edges of the World and the culture and influence of the American Southwest.

Moderated by Nicolasa Chávez