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Freedom Rising, the Second Year of the Civil War: 1862

American Public University (APU) is offering 5th through 12th grade teachers an online, three-credit summer graduate course, "Freedom Rising, the Second Year of the Civil War: 1862." The course will be accompanied by a four-day, summer workshop on-site at historic Harpers Ferry, WV, organized by Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and taught by park historians and other local experts.

Together the APU graduate course and the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park workshop will enhance educator understanding and knowledge of the defining time period in American History. This course will examine the crtical Maryland Campaign of September 1862, which marked the first time Conferedate General Robert E. Lee invaded Union territory and which culminated in the bloodiest single-day battle in all of American history along the banks of Antietam Creek, near Sharpsburg, Maryland.

Teachers are encouraged to sign up early, as registration is limited to the first 30 students who enroll.

  • Intro Letter (PDF)
  • Workshop Agenda (PDF) 
  • Directions (PDF)
  • Campus Map (PDF)

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  • About Harpers Ferry National Historic Park

    The history of Harpers Ferry has few parallels in American History. It is more than one event, one date, or one individual. It is multi-layered - involving a diverse number of people and a series of events that influenced the course of our nation's history. Harpers Ferry witnessed the first successful application of interchangeable manufacture, the arrival of the first successful American railroad, John Brown's attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, and the education of former slaves in one of the earliest integrated schools in the United States.

  • Why Choose APU?

    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Public University (APU) is a distinguished leader providing quality and affordable online education to motivated students worldwide. APU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice today.

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    • Financial aid and military benefits accepted
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  • About American Military University

    AMU is a member institution of the regionally accredited American Public University System, which educates more than 50,000 adult learners worldwide. AMU is the largest provider of education to the U.S. Armed Forces, with over 40,000 service members currently enrolled in courses.  AMU’s relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility enable our country’s servicemen and servicewoman to obtain their education at little or no cost (after military and veteran’s benefits) so that you can pursue degrees in subjects ranging from homeland security, law enforcement and public safety, to management, education or liberal arts.


APU Online Graduate Course:
Freedom Rising, the Second Year of the Civil War: 1862


  • Course Number: HIST680
  • Cost: $975 (less $750 American Public University Freedom Rising Partial Teacher Scholarship) = $225 final cost (plus required texts)
  • Course Dates: July 2nd through August 26, 2012
  • Credits: 3
  • Maximum Students: 30
  • Register by: June 24, 2012 at 11:59 pm
  • Location: Online
  • Course requires participation in the onsite summer workshop
  • Course Description (PDF)
  • Registration Contact:
    Gerald Bigelow III, Manager, Selective Admissions (877-777-9081 x5121) or e-mail FreedomRising@apus.edu

Summer Institute Workshop:
Freedom Rising, the Second Year of the Civil War: 1862


  • Cost: None! (travel, lodging, and meals not included)
  • Workshop dates: August 10th through August 13th, 2012
  • Register by: June 24, 2012 at 11:59 pm
  • Location: Harpers Ferry National Park, West Virginia
  • Workshop Description (PDF)
  • Workshop Agenda (PDF)
  • Local Hotels (PDF)
  • Registration Contact:
    Gerald Bigelow, III, Manager Selective Admissions (877-777-9081 x5121) or e-mail FreedomRising@apus.edu