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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Robert Parkinson speaks with Peter S. Onuf and Francis D. Cogliano about their new book Thomas Jefferson Survives. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/thomas-jeffe...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Edward J. Blum speaks with Matthew Mason about his new book Seeking the High Ground. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/seeking-the-...

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The complete #JERPano Vol. 46 Fall issue is available free on Project MUSE for the next four weeks, courtesy of @uncpress.bsky.social. Every article in this edition is open to read, download, and share with students and colleagues! Click the link in the🧵or scan the QR code to access.

"Read the Fall issue without a login until the second week of October! Scan QR or click the link" in the thread below.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Robert Parkinson speaks with Katherine Grandjean about her new book Kingdom of Devils. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/kingdom-of-d...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Amy Weitzman speaks with John Gilbert McCurdy about his new book Vicious and Immoral. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/vicious-and-...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Edward J. Blum speaks with Mark Peterson about his new book The Making & Breaking of the American Constitution. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-making-a...

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Fall issue of the #JERPano is out! Scan the QR code or click the link in the🧵below.

Announcement for the Fall issue of the JER, scan the QR code here or clink the threaded link to access.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode David Gellman speaks with Patrick Griffin about his new book The Age of Atlantic Revolution. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/patrick-grif...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The #SHEAR2027 CFP is open! The Program Committee invites proposals for sessions & papers exploring all aspects of the history & culture of an expansive early American republic, its transnational connections, & Native nations. Deadline: December 1. More details here: shear.org/annual-meeti...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Edward J. Blum speaks with Mélanie Lamotte about her new book By Flesh & Toil. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/by-flesh-and...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New episodes of the Revolutionary America podcast! First, Amy Weitzman speaks with Eran A. Zelnik about his new book American Laughter, American Fury. Also, Edward J. Blum talks to Holly N.S. White about her new book Constructing American Childhood. Listen Here: newbooksnetwork.com/category/his...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Edward J. Blum speaks with Jamie L. Brummitt about her new book Protestant Relics in Early America. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/jamie-l-brum...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Edward J. Blum speaks with Eran Shalev about his new book The Star-Spangled Republic. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-star-spa...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Matthew Mason speaks with Arturo Chang about his new book A New World of Revolutions. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/a-new-world-...

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Read #JERpano award-winning scholarship for FREE Meagan Wierda's "Statistics 'in Relation to Themselves'" now available without a login thanks to @uncpress.bsky.social Learn about how Af-American activists challenged the flawed 1840 Census and used data to counter pro-slavery arguments Link 👇

Visual announcement with QR code for Meagan Wierda's article gaining open access status for a limited time by UNC press and the JERPano. Same link can be found in first thread.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Russell Arbic speaks with Edward E. Andrews about his new book Newport Gardner’s Anthem. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/newport-gard...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Edward Blum speaks with David N. Gellman about his recent book Liberty’s Chain. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/libertys-chain.

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join the #JERPano and @uncpress.bsky.social in congratulating Meagan Wierda on the remarkable recognition her Winter Publication in the JER received this year! Wierda's piece won "Best Article" from: @shearites.bsky.social , @susih.bsky.social , and @berksconference.bsky.social! Link below.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A new episode of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Amy Weitzman speaks with Emily Sneff about her new book When the Declaration of Independence Was News. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/when-the-dec...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Job Opportunity: The William & Mary Libraries is seeking applications for Head of University Public History and Robert Francis Engs Director of the Lemon Project. To apply and learn more, click the link below: williammary.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WM/job....

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Head of University Public History and Robert Francis Engs Director of the Lemon Project

Job Requisition: JR101962 Head of University Public History and Robert Francis Engs Director of the Lemon Project (Open) Job Posting Title: Head of University Public History and Robert Francis Engs Di...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Episode Four of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode Russell Arbic speaks with Linford D. Fisher on his new book Stealing America. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/linford-fish...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Episode Three of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! This episode features Matthew Mason in conversation with Richard Bell on his new book & SHEAR Best Book Prize Winner, The American Revolution & the Fate of the World. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-american...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

And with that, #SHEAR2026 has come to a close. We will see you in Richmond for #SHEAR2027.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Yesterday, President Carolyn Eastman enthralled the audience at her #SHEAR2026 Presidential Address with a discussion of "Demagogues in the Early American Republic.” She revealed that the satirical language used at the time expressed profound concern about the persuasive potential of public speech.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

SHEAR is pleased to announce and congratulate the winners of the 2026 SHEAR Prizes which will be announced live here in this 🧵.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Please consider donating to support the SHEAR DEI Fellowships. Link below:

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Are you unable to attend the tonight's (6:15pm) SHEAR Presidential Address? Well, President Carolyn Eastman’s address on “What They Talked About When They Talked About Demagogues in the Early American Republic,” will be livestreamed to our YouTube channel. Link here: www.youtube.com/live/0izEG4S...

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Karin Wulf @kawulf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

What a(nother) great event! One slide 3 minutes. 😀 Ten (More) Things to Know about the American Revolution @ #SHEAR2026, following Ten Things in Providence in 2025. Co-sponsored by HSP, ITPS, & @jcblibrary.bsky.social (logo not appearing!) w super thanks to presenters & @noraslonimsky.bsky.social!

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Penn Press @pennpress.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We are all set up at @shearites.bsky.social's 2026 meeting! Come visit us in the book exhibit if you're attending, or head to our #SHEAR2026 virtual exhibit store for 40% off books with code SHEAR26 (through 8/19)! www.pennpress.org/conferences/shear

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We kicked off #SHEAR2026 yesterday with the President’s Plenary on “How to Tell the Truth about History in 2026.” We heard from scholars who challenged us to show up, embrace the messiness of history, and always “show your work.” Followed by a reception at Carpenters’ Hall with SHEAR cookies.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

SHEAR welcomes you to Philadelphia for the 47th Annual Conference! Conference registration opens at 3pm in the DoubleTree Overture. For more details on conference events see, shear.org/annual-meeti... 📷Independence Hall. Philadelphia 1876 / Theodore Poleni. Library of Congress.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Donation Drive! A donor will be matching donations to the DEI Fellowships Fund in honor of former SHEAR President James Brewer Stewart. Please consider giving to provide underrepresented/early-career scholars support with research expenses. Donate here: shear.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donati...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tomorrow! Register below to attend in-person or virtually.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Episode Two of the Revolutionary America podcast is live! In this episode, Edward J. Blum converses with Robert G. Parkinson on his new book Heart of American Darkness. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/robert-g-par...

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Emily Sneff @emilysneff.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hey @shearites.bsky.social, stick around until Sunday morning, you won't want to miss this roundtable conversation featuring authors of recent books related to the Declaration of Independence! @michaelhattem.bsky.social @rparkinson.bsky.social @frankcogliano.bsky.social @stevesarson.bsky.social

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Writing About the Declaration of Independence 250 Years Later
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Sunday, July 19
11:00 AM

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🙌Free to the Public!🙌 #SHEAR2026 is Here! Register for the #JERPano Saturday (July 18th) Session Five from 9:00-10:45 am. "New Approaches to Freedom of Religion in the Early Republic" Link to Session Five: iona.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Link to all Sessions: thepanorama.shear.org/2026/07/13/s...

Register for the Free Public JER Session #5 from 9 to 10:45am on Saturday July 18th. Link in post. Image of SHEAR eagle and Panorama Icons on right.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Thanks to two generous donations, we are offering several hybrid conference sessions. Registration for these sessions is free and open to all. Check out the 🧵 below to scan the QR codes or click on the links provided to register for the panel(s) you would like to attend.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Introducing Revolutionary America, a new podcast collaboration between the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social and SHEAR. The inaugural episode features President Carolyn Eastman interviewing Lauren Duval, on her award-winning new book The Home Front. Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-home-fro...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Join us (in-person or virtually) in less than a week for the launch of the SHEAR Civics Exchange! Registration below:

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

SHEAR is delighted to welcome Amanda Gibson as the new Civics Exchange Outreach Coordinator! She is finishing up a postdoc at UVA and once served as Outreach Coordinator at the Richmond, VA Federal Reserve Bank. She believes deeply in the power of civic education to strengthen democracy.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Are you wanting to know more about the American Revolution? Check out our new video, 9 Things to Know About the American Revolution, to hear from SHEAR members about the key things they believe everyone should know about the Revolution. youtu.be/MWH3u6qrf40?...

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join @shearites.bsky.social and the @amphilsociety.bsky.social - in learning about the launch of the Civics Exchange program!

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

SHEAR is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 SHEAR elections. Congratulations to SHEAR’s newly elected officers! In addition, SHEAR would like to thank all of the candidates in this year’s election as well as the Nominating Committee.

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Join us as we team up with the @amphilsociety.bsky.social for the launch of the SHEAR Civics Exchange! The event titled: "Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026," will take place on Wednesday 7/15 from 6pm-7:30pm. Register to attend here: www.amphilsoc.org/events/civic...

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Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026 | American Philosophical Society

The American Philosophical Society and the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic cordially invite you to “Civic Engagement in the Revolutionary City, 1776 and 2026.” This event, which ...

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The SHEAR Civics Exchange is Live! This initiative helps create a space to connect the public with SHEAR members that can speak to your organization, club, or institution about the history that has shaped our institutions and civic culture. Learn more at: thepanorama.shear.org/2026/05/18/s...

Shear Civics Exchange Annoucement Language - Same as Post, but with James Madison quote added on public opinion copied from the Shear CE site.

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OIEAHC (Omohundro Institute) @oieahc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Congratulations to SHEAR on launching SHEAR Civics Exchange. It’s exciting to see a project that connects scholars and communities while highlighting the value of historical thinking in public life. Wishing the initiative every success. #SHEAR #PublicHistory #EarlyAmericanHistory

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

SHEAR Civics Exchange is Live! This initiative connects you with SHEAR members who can speak to your organization, club, or institution about the history that has shaped our civic institutions and civic culture. Click here to learn more and find a speaker in your area or anywhere: civics.shear.org

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Call for Applications: #SHEAR2026 Roommate Matching SHEAR has developed a new hotel roommate matching service to help reduce costs and connect attendees. It is open to all, and the application deadline is June 1. Click here to learn more & apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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SHEAR @shearites.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Call for Applications: SHEAR 2026 Travel Grants SHEAR has a small fund to provide travel grants to attend our annual conference with priority to those with no (or limited) institutional funding. Application deadline is May 22, 2026. Click here to learn more & apply: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....

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The JER Pano @thejerpano.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's Coming! The 47th annual meeting of SHEAR is taking place July 16th through 19th in Philadelphia this year. We cannot wait to see you. If you haven't yet checked out the program or registered for the Annual Meeting visit - share.google/I8WJ4Yw2GapR...

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