# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AHS & CIHS Present: The Great Experiment? Creating a Nation.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Americans tend to think about the nation’s founding as inevitable – a series of “of courses.” But in truth, it was a series of improvisations on a big scale. Like the present day, no one knew what would come next, So how did this shape their thinking? Join us to find out.

These presentations are virtual, free, and open to the public via Crowdcast; the same link can be used to review the recorded event after the program conclusion. Those attending in person should use the 7th Avenue entrance to access the auditorium.

7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, in the Auditorium or Online via Crowdcast

About the Speaker
Joanne B. Freeman is a U.S. historian and tenured professor of history and American studies at Yale University. She has published multiple books as well as articles and op-eds in newspapers including The New York Times, and magazines such as The Atlantic and Slate.

Joanne Freeman’s visit to Alaska is part of the Alaska Historical Society’s Critical Issues Lecture Series designed to raise the level of civil discourse. Her trip was underwritten by the Atwood Foundation and in partnership with the Cook Inlet Historical Society and the University of Alaska Anchorage. In addition, the University of Alaska Anchorage has provided support through its “Big Reads 250th program” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Image: Beowulf Sheehan
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/ahs-and-cihs-present-the-great-experiment-creating-a-nation/200030056978126
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99501
- **lat**: 61.21606
- **long**: -149.88712
- **full address**: 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99501

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AHS & CIHS Present: The Great Experiment? Creating a Nation. being held?
  - **A:** AHS & CIHS Present: The Great Experiment? Creating a Nation. takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 625 C Street, Anchorage, AK, United States, Alaska 99501.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AHS & CIHS Present: The Great Experiment? Creating a Nation.?
  - **A:** AHS & CIHS Present: The Great Experiment? Creating a Nation. is organized by Anchorage Museum.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AHS & CIHS Present: The Great Experiment? Creating a Nation. is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AHS & CIHS Present: The Great Experiment? Creating a Nation. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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