In partnership with the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, we are pleased to offer free professional development sessions in the spring of 2025. These sessions will focus on different aspects of Vietnam War Veterans’ and service members’ lives on and off the battlefield and how to effectively bring that content back to the classroom.
Veterans Legacy Program | Professional Development
Professional Development
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
In Person
Legacies of Service: The Vietnam War at 50
April 5, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Scholar: Prof. Mark Atwood Lawrence (University of Texas at Austin)
Master Teacher: Rebecca Luebker
Tour Site: Dallas - Fort Worth National Cemetery, TX
Legacies of Service: American Women’s Service In and After the Vietnam War
May 17, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Scholar: Prof. Kara Vuic (Texas Christian University)
Master Teacher: Peter Vermilyea
Tour Site: Dayton National Cemetery, OH
Online
Legacies of Service: Public Opinion About Military Service During the Vietnam War
April 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. ET
Scholar: Prof. Michael Neiberg (US Army War College)
Master Teacher: Rebeca Millam
Tour Site: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, MN
Legacies of Service: How Vietnam Veterans Used VA Benefits After the War
April 9, 2025, 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. ET
Scholar: Prof. Gregory Daddis (San Diego State University)
Master Teacher: Toby Smith
Tour Site: Golden Gate National Cemetery, CA
Legacies of Service: Vietnam Veterans, Families & Community
April 30, 2025, 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. ET
Scholar: Prof. Robert Brigham (Vassar College)
Master Teacher: Ron Nash
Tour Site: Barrancas National Cemetery, FL
Professional Development Session Recordings
2023 Session Recordings
These professional development recordings explore the sacrifices, strengths, and legacies of American Veterans and Service Members across six major conflicts in United States history. Watch these videos to learn about different aspects of American Veterans' and Service Members’ lives on and off the battlefield and how to effectively bring that content back to the classroom.
Veterans Legacy Program On Demand
The Soldier's Experience
These free professional development video modules feature lectures by scholars along with expert advice for teaching the soldier’s experience from the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s master teachers. PD certificate available to teachers upon completion.
