History

Bowdoin's own history, combined with our exceptional resources, offers students an exciting atmosphere for the study and application of history. Come explore our heritage and our offerings.

The US and the Holocaust: Some Uncomfortable Truths and Lessons
Historian Peter Hayes ’68 tackles a difficult subject for Americans as he delivers the inaugural address of a new Holocaust education lecture series.
A Journey through Environmental Studies in Art and the Archives
Coinciding with this year's fiftieth anniversary of Bowdoin's Environmental Studies program, two student-curated shows—one in the Museum of Art, the other in Hawthorne-Longfellow Library—examine the study, depiction, and defense of the environment in art and academia.
Bowdoin Community Rallies in Support of Detained Journalist Evan Gershkovich ’14
As The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich ’14 remains in Russian custody, support for the jailed correspondent remains strong among the Bowdoin community, many of whom remember him as a gifted and diligent student.

Why History? Resources and Opportunities