Independence in U.S. and Mexican Historical Memory

Join us for a conversation with scholars exploring the history and memory of Mexico’s commemorations of its 1821 independence and nationhood. This discussion will focus on questions of public history, national celebrations, and historical memory, past and present.   

Presenters will include Manuel Cuéllar (Assistant Professor of Spanish at The George Washington University and Affiliated Faculty of the Cisneros Institute) and Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo (Professor of History at the University of Chicago).

Event will be held in-person and virtually.