People's Historian, Historian's Historian: Celebrating the Career of Eric Foner

April 21-22

The Columbia University Department of History celebrates the career of Professor Eric Foner, in a two-day conference considering the contributions and legacies of a tremendous scholar, writer, and teacher of American history. The Department invites all to join in tribute of Professor Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History, revered scholar and active public intellectual, who reached thousands with his work and critically transformed our understanding of the United States.

Conference Program