National Council for Geographic Education

Encountering Colonial Legacies & Spaces of Possibility along the Anza National Historic Trail
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Overview
As thousands of geographers are preparing to gather in San Francisco in a few months, this is an opportunity to explore and understand how this city came into existence and how historic places can serve as sites of engagement and even reconciliation. The 250th anniversary of the Anza Colonizing Expedition of 1775-76 provides a point in time for reflection and re-examination of the historical geography of the Americas. The expedition followed a 1,900-mile route north and west from present day Sonora that took settlers to the frontier of the Spanish Empire and traversed the homelands of numerous indigenous peoples. Learn more about the expedition and how the route is remembered and commemorated by the U.S. National Park Service and the indigenous nations that withstood profound impacts of invasion, settlement, and environmental change and continue to shape the future of the lands along the trail.
Audience Focus
Speakers will share free information and resources appropriate for the education of diverse audiences. Recommended for geographers, educators, and anyone interested in taking a journey into the historical geography of the Americas.
Meet the Presenters
Thomas Herman
Research Fellow, San Diego State Univ. Geography Dept.
California Geographic Alliance
National Council for Geographic Education

Gail E. Chehak
Community & Partner Relations Director
American Indigenous Tourism Association, Inc.

Christopher Bentley
Interpretation, Education, and Volunteer Program Manager
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Park Service

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