Logistics
Daily Schedule
Each day will follow roughly the same pattern:
8am – Breakfast
9am – Morning Session/Field Trip
12noon – Lunch
1pm – Afternoon Session/Field Trip
6pm – Dinner
7pm – Evening reflection activity
On-campus morning and afternoon sessions will include guest speakers in person and via zoom that are experts in the topics being presented, small group conversations, instruction on approaches to teaching difficult history and other similar activities. Field trips to various locations in and around Africatown/Plateau are scheduled for Monday-Thursday of the workshop week, mostly during the morning sessions (for cooler weather). An evening reflection activity will include some basic utilization of a digital tool to record participants’ reactions and experiences.
Travel Schedule
It is anticipated that participants will travel on the Sunday of the week of the workshop as the opening sessions will begin promptly at 9am on each Monday of the workshop week. A shuttle will be provided from the Mobile airport to campus each hour on the hour on Sunday afternoon/evening. Participants can plan to travel back beginning late Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning of each week. Shuttle service may be available on Saturday morning.
Ground Travel
Mobile has Greyhound, Megabus and other busing options for those that need it. There is no rail service at this time. Parking is available for free on campus for those who choose to travel by car. The address of Spring Hill College is:
4000 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama, 36608.
Air Travel
For participants who need to travel by air, Mobile Regional Airport is less than 10 miles from campus. More affordable options can sometimes be found at nearby airports in Pensacola (one-hour drive to campus), Gulfport/Biloxi (one-hour drive to campus), or New Orleans (two-hour fifteen minutes drive to campus).
Food/Lodging
It is anticipated that on-campus housing options will include both single rooms in shared suites and single suites in the $60-90/night range. Wi-Fi is widely available for free across campus. On-campus meals will range from $10-16/per meal, and all three meals will be available each day of the workshop. We are working with Aramark to get a slightly discounted rate for participants that purchase all 15 meals (3 meals/day x 5-day workshop).
Workshop participants that may want to utilize the hotel option as opposed to staying on campus in shared accommodations can call the hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, direct at 251-343-4007 to reserve a room and ask for the Spring Hill College rate when booking a room. That rate is $114 per night for a standard king or double queen or $124 for a king studio suite. The rates include a full hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and fitness center. There is also a private and relaxing outdoor pool space that is behind the hotel. The hotel will be completely renovated by March of 2023 and is a quick drive from campus and very close to dozens of great dining options and an easy drive to downtown or the causeway locations. Participants can also contact the manager directly if they run into issues in making a reservation or if they have any questions:
Duncan Millar
251 370 1616 Direct
251 343 4007 Front Desk
251 343 4050 Fax
duncan.millar@hilton.com
NEH Landmarks FAQs
- Is this workshop virtual?
No. The week-long workshop will be hosted in person on the campus of Spring Hill College.
- What are the food and lodging options?
There will be lodging options available on campus and a nearby hotel with special rates for Spring Hill College guests.
It is anticipated that on-campus housing options will include single rooms in shared suites and single suites in the $60-90/night range. On-campus meals will range from $10-16/meal, and all three meals will be available each day of the workshop. We are working with Aramark to get a slightly discounted rate for participants that purchase all 15 meals (3 meals/day x 5-day workshop).
Workshop participants that may want to utilize the hotel option as opposed to staying on campus in shared accommodations can call the hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, direct at 251-343-4007 to reserve a room and ask for the Spring Hill College rate when booking a room. That rate is $114 per night for a standard king or double queen or $124 for a king studio suite. The rates include a full hot breakfast, WI-FI, parking, and fitness center. There is also a private and relaxing outdoor pool space behind the hotel. The hotel will be completely renovated by March of 2023 and is a quick drive from campus and very close to dozens of great dining options and an easy drive to downtown or the causeway locations. Participants can also contact the manager directly if they run into issues in making a reservation or if they have any questions:
Duncan Millar
251 370 1616 Direct
251 343 4007 Front Desk
251 343 4050 Fax
duncan.millar@hilton.com
- Can former participants apply again?
Former participants may apply again. However, first preference will be given to first-time applicants.
- When will a schedule of events be available?
Each day of the workshop, classroom presentations and field trips to significant Africatown locations will be included in the schedule. Details will be provided after acceptance in May 2023.
- If I teach in the K-12 sector, will I be eligible to apply?
Yes, in fact, the stated eligibility for these NEH-funded workshops is K-12 educators and educational staff (e.g., librarians, aides, etc.).
- Am I able to select which session I would like to attend, or is that assigned?
You will be able to provide a preference, but it is not guaranteed. We encourage applicants to be flexible on their preference but all applicants who were chosen in the 2021 iteration of this workshop participated in their preferred week choice.
- How many hours per day will we spend in the workshop sessions?
Days will start at 9:00 am and end at 5:00 pm with a half-hour or hour lunch break (half-hour lunch off-site). There will be a 1-2 hour evening activity after dinner each day.
- What is the stipend amount I will receive?
$1,300
- What is the stipend to be used for?
The stipend is intended to help defray as much of the cost of attendance to the workshop as possible. That includes travel expenses, food and lodging expenses, required books and supplies, and any other expenses related directly to your participation in the workshop.