What does it mean to survive? 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 a historically accurate composite character, based on the testimonies of those who knew Anne Frank, as well as other victims, resisters and survivors […]
What does it mean to survive? 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 a historically accurate composite character, based on the testimonies of those who knew Anne Frank, as well as other victims, resisters and survivors […]
Guardians of the Constitution Join us on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 pm for an engaging discussion on the foundation and impact of judicial review, featuring legal scholars Matthew Steilen (University at Buffalo) and Anthony Michael Kreis (Georgia State University). We will explore the landmark case Marbury v. Madison (1803), which established the courts’ authority […]
What does it mean to survive?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 a historically accurate composite character, based on the testimonies of those who knew Anne Frank, as well as other victims, resisters and survivors […]
What does it mean to survive?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 a historically accurate composite character, based on the testimonies of those who knew Anne Frank, as well as other victims, resisters and survivors […]
2025 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS The Robert H. Jackson Center is inviting grade school educators to bring your team to our Battle of the Books event on Saturday, May 17, 2025 1 - 3 p.m.We are looking for teachers to lead up to eight teams of students in grades 6-8 who are looking for some […]
Join us at Robert H. Jackson Center for an illuminating and timely discussion on "The U.S. Department of Justice, Then & Now." The evening will feature two distinguished legal scholars: Barbara L. McQuade, University of Michigan Law School Professor and former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan (2010-2017), will share her insights […]
Join us June 12 for an exciting evening with Leon Carroll, Jr., co-author of Ghosts of Honolulu, a riveting, real-life espionage story set in the days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Carroll brings his extensive background in naval intelligence and counterintelligence to discuss the high-stakes world of spy-craft during World War II. […]
Join us for a powerful, four-day immersive retreat that explores the historic and enduring legacy of the Nuremberg Trials. As we mark the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials, this unique professional development experience invites 4th–12th grade educators from across disciplines, history, English, music, art, technology, mathematics, and beyond, to deepen their understanding of justice, […]
We are honored to announce Professor Kim Lane Scheppele will be the featured speaker for Chautauqua Institution's 21st annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hall of Philosophy. Professor Scheppele is the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and […]
This seminar is designed for teachers and will explore Robert H. Jackson’s legacy and its relevance to modern discussions on citizenship and democracy. Educators will examine the historical evolution and legal foundations of citizenship through Jackson’s writings, Supreme Court cases, and contemporary issues. Led by expert scholars, the program provides practical strategies for fostering civic […]
