Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences of one young Irish immigrant forced to seek a new […]
Robert H. Jackson’s journey, from a small-town upbringing in Frewsburg to the Supreme Court and then to Nuremberg, raises enduring questions about leadership, justice, and legacy. Why do […]
Middle and high school students in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Warren Counties are invited to enter the Ehmke Manufacturing Essay Contest! This year’s theme, Playing by the Rules: Fairness […]
Understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which led to the imprisonment of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young […]
Benjamin Franklin’s famous challenge, “a republic, if you can keep it", feels especially urgent today. Join us for a timely conversation about the health of democracy: the pressures […]
Bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank's "best friend." Sarah is […]
As part of the Robert H. Jackson Center’s 25th Anniversary Lecture Series, this program explores the powers, responsibilities, and limits of the American presidency. No matter which party […]