Scranton's Story

Our Nation's Story

Through the course of this project, we will  explore the aspirational journey to fulfill our national ideals through the lens of Scranton, Pennsylvania, an iconic American city that has experienced many of the key elements of our nation’s experience: industrial era growth and decline, waves of immigration past and present, and Black and Indigenous experiences.

Programs in a variety of formats will cover eight distinct themes and engage participants in discussions and story-sharing about founding debates, local and national identity, and our role as citizens in a democracy.

The project is led by The University of Scranton together with community partners and supported by a generous Humanities Discussions grant from The National Endowment for the Arts.