SHEAR
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The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic is dedicated to exploring US history from 1776-1861.
#SHEAR2025 Registration live!
#SHEAR2025 Registration live!
Join us on Thursday 12/18 at 1:00pm EST/10:00am PST on Zoom for our next SHEAR Tea Time. Connect with fellow SHEARites to discuss Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, which premieres tonight on PBS! Registration in graphic and below: butleru.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
November 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Join us on Thursday 12/18 at 1:00pm EST/10:00am PST on Zoom for our next SHEAR Tea Time. Connect with fellow SHEARites to discuss Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, which premieres tonight on PBS! Registration in graphic and below: butleru.zoom.us/meeting/regi....
Are you wondering what you can do to make your #SHEAR2026 proposal stand out? For our last #GRWS video, Shayna Murphy packs her bag for #SHEAR2026 while offering some tips to make your proposal stand out to the Program Committee.
October 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Are you wondering what you can do to make your #SHEAR2026 proposal stand out? For our last #GRWS video, Shayna Murphy packs her bag for #SHEAR2026 while offering some tips to make your proposal stand out to the Program Committee.
Are you struggling to find other people for your #SHEAR2026 panel proposal? Here is a teaser for Program Committee Co-Chair @noraslonimsky.bsky.social’s full video offering advice, which can be found on our Facebook/Instagram pages. #GRWS
October 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Are you struggling to find other people for your #SHEAR2026 panel proposal? Here is a teaser for Program Committee Co-Chair @noraslonimsky.bsky.social’s full video offering advice, which can be found on our Facebook/Instagram pages. #GRWS
Join us on Tuesday 10/28 at 3:30EDT/12:30PDT on Zoom for our first SHEAR Tea Time, organized by the SHEAR Community Building Committee. Connect with fellow SHEARites and discuss "what is an underrated book in our field that more people should know about?" Register via the QR code/link below.
October 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Join us on Tuesday 10/28 at 3:30EDT/12:30PDT on Zoom for our first SHEAR Tea Time, organized by the SHEAR Community Building Committee. Connect with fellow SHEARites and discuss "what is an underrated book in our field that more people should know about?" Register via the QR code/link below.
The latest character in the SHEAR cinematic universe is program committee member Kevin Waite. Kevin, following up on Rachel Walker’s amazing advice, adds additional tips for getting the most out of presenting at #SHEAR2026. #GRWS
October 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The latest character in the SHEAR cinematic universe is program committee member Kevin Waite. Kevin, following up on Rachel Walker’s amazing advice, adds additional tips for getting the most out of presenting at #SHEAR2026. #GRWS
Program committee member Rachel Walker is outside of the American Philosophical Society to tease her full video on submitting a panel proposal for #SHEAR2026. Head over to our Instagram to get all the details. #GRWS
October 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Program committee member Rachel Walker is outside of the American Philosophical Society to tease her full video on submitting a panel proposal for #SHEAR2026. Head over to our Instagram to get all the details. #GRWS
Are you feeling Eel at ease about what you should include in your CV and Diversity Statement for #SHEAR2026? Program Committee Co-Chair Mark Boonshoft is here to give you tips on luring in the Program Committee. Check this space weekly for more tips and tricks for a successful proposal. #GRWS
October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Are you feeling Eel at ease about what you should include in your CV and Diversity Statement for #SHEAR2026? Program Committee Co-Chair Mark Boonshoft is here to give you tips on luring in the Program Committee. Check this space weekly for more tips and tricks for a successful proposal. #GRWS
It is time to enter the “MANOSHEAR” with Program Committee Co-Chair @benwright.bsky.social to read and get jacked for the #SHEAR2026 Call for Papers. And don’t forget to join us every Wednesday for even more in-depth tips on best practices for putting together a successful proposal. #GRWS
September 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It is time to enter the “MANOSHEAR” with Program Committee Co-Chair @benwright.bsky.social to read and get jacked for the #SHEAR2026 Call for Papers. And don’t forget to join us every Wednesday for even more in-depth tips on best practices for putting together a successful proposal. #GRWS
Are you struggling with your proposals for #SHEAR2026 and looking for tips on how to make those proposals stand out? President @carolyneastman.bsky.social introduces our new weekly video series: Getting Ready with SHEAR - #GRWS. Join us weekly for a new video sharing tips for a successful proposal.
September 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Are you struggling with your proposals for #SHEAR2026 and looking for tips on how to make those proposals stand out? President @carolyneastman.bsky.social introduces our new weekly video series: Getting Ready with SHEAR - #GRWS. Join us weekly for a new video sharing tips for a successful proposal.
Reminder: The #SHEAR2026 CFP is open!
During the semiquincentennial of American Independence the Program Committee invites proposals for sessions and papers considering this epochal event in the early American republic.
Deadline: December 1.
CFP details: shear.org/annual-meeti...
📸:Timothy Brown
During the semiquincentennial of American Independence the Program Committee invites proposals for sessions and papers considering this epochal event in the early American republic.
Deadline: December 1.
CFP details: shear.org/annual-meeti...
📸:Timothy Brown
September 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Reminder: The #SHEAR2026 CFP is open!
During the semiquincentennial of American Independence the Program Committee invites proposals for sessions and papers considering this epochal event in the early American republic.
Deadline: December 1.
CFP details: shear.org/annual-meeti...
📸:Timothy Brown
During the semiquincentennial of American Independence the Program Committee invites proposals for sessions and papers considering this epochal event in the early American republic.
Deadline: December 1.
CFP details: shear.org/annual-meeti...
📸:Timothy Brown
The #SHEAR2026 CFP is open! During the semiquincentennial of American Independence the Program Committee invites proposals for sessions and papers considering this epochal event in the early American republic. Deadline: December 1. CFP details: shear.org/annual-meeti...
August 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The #SHEAR2026 CFP is open! During the semiquincentennial of American Independence the Program Committee invites proposals for sessions and papers considering this epochal event in the early American republic. Deadline: December 1. CFP details: shear.org/annual-meeti...
The #SHEAR2025 conference is over, but we wanted to highlight some of the great moments of this year’s conference: from the President’s Plenary and Address to the Book Exhibit and Early Career Mentorship Reception. SHEAR would like to thank everyone who attended and participated this year!
July 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The #SHEAR2025 conference is over, but we wanted to highlight some of the great moments of this year’s conference: from the President’s Plenary and Address to the Book Exhibit and Early Career Mentorship Reception. SHEAR would like to thank everyone who attended and participated this year!
Thank you for attending the #SHEAR2025 Conference! We hope to see you all next year at #SHEAR2026 in Philadelphia.
July 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thank you for attending the #SHEAR2025 Conference! We hope to see you all next year at #SHEAR2026 in Philadelphia.
Our final sessions of the #SHEAR2025 conference are about to begin!
July 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our final sessions of the #SHEAR2025 conference are about to begin!
We have a fantastic group of sessions to start our final day of the #SHEAR2025 Conference!
July 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We have a fantastic group of sessions to start our final day of the #SHEAR2025 Conference!
In the need for coffee? Stop by the Narragansett Ballroom A for coffee and snacks. Coffee will be served from 8:30-11:00am.
July 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In the need for coffee? Stop by the Narragansett Ballroom A for coffee and snacks. Coffee will be served from 8:30-11:00am.
We’re running late but please make your way to the John Carter Brown Library for the Awards Reception to continue celebrating our winners and the #SHEAR2025 conference.
July 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
We’re running late but please make your way to the John Carter Brown Library for the Awards Reception to continue celebrating our winners and the #SHEAR2025 conference.
Congratulations to Mary Kelley on receiving the SHEAR Distinguished Service Award. #SHEAR2025
July 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Congratulations to Mary Kelley on receiving the SHEAR Distinguished Service Award. #SHEAR2025
Congratulations to Alison LaCroix on winning The SHEAR Book Prize. #SHEAR2025
July 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations to Alison LaCroix on winning The SHEAR Book Prize. #SHEAR2025
Congratulations to Patrick Spero on winning The James C. Bradford Biography Prize for blank. #SHEAR2025
July 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Congratulations to Patrick Spero on winning The James C. Bradford Biography Prize for blank. #SHEAR2025
Congratulations to Shannon Eaves on winning The Mary Kelley Prize in the History of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. #SHEAR2025
July 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Congratulations to Shannon Eaves on winning The Mary Kelley Prize in the History of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. #SHEAR2025
Congratulations to Adam McNeil on winning The SHEAR Dissertation Prize. #SHEAR2025
July 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Congratulations to Adam McNeil on winning The SHEAR Dissertation Prize. #SHEAR2025
Congratulations to Meg Roberts on winning The Ralph D. Gray Article Prize. #SHEAR2025
July 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Congratulations to Meg Roberts on winning The Ralph D. Gray Article Prize. #SHEAR2025
Congratulations to Sarah L.H. Gronningsater on winning The James H. Broussard Best First Book Prize. #SHEAR2025
July 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Congratulations to Sarah L.H. Gronningsater on winning The James H. Broussard Best First Book Prize. #SHEAR2025
The Presidential Address and SHEAR Awards Ceremony will be taking place at 6:30pm at Brown University (same location as the Plenary).
There will be a shuttle service taking conference attendees from the Omni to the destination.
There will be a shuttle service taking conference attendees from the Omni to the destination.
July 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Presidential Address and SHEAR Awards Ceremony will be taking place at 6:30pm at Brown University (same location as the Plenary).
There will be a shuttle service taking conference attendees from the Omni to the destination.
There will be a shuttle service taking conference attendees from the Omni to the destination.