Events
for The 1856 Project
Upcoming Events
2026 USS Conference
In Fall 2026, the University of Maryland will host the international Universities Studying Slavery Conference. The theme will be “The United States at 250: The Evolution of Liberty."
Previous Events
The 1856 Project 2nd Annual Research Update
On February 21st, 2025, The 1856 Project held its 2nd Annual Research Update in the Grand Ballroom Lounge of the Stamp Student Union, during which the project's second research report was discussed.
The 1856 Project 1st Annual Research Update
On February 7th, 2024, The 1856 Project held its first Annual Research Update in McKeldin Library on the University of Maryland College Park campus, during which the project's first research report was discussed.
The 1856 Project Inaugural Symposium
On February 1st, 2023, The 1856 Project held its inaugural symposium at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union on the University of Maryland College Park campus.