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Prepare for a successful career while earning your bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate, or minor from Liberty University’s Department of History. With our history, social sciences, and military studies degree programs, your knowledge of these fields will be enriched as you explore exciting career options.
Courses are taught from a Christian worldview by experienced professors who share your passion for history and are grounded in their faith. Interested in a career in politics, education, or communications? A degree from our Department of History will get you ready for these career opportunities and more.
Chaplains Museum Open Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the terrace level of the JF Library. Summer hours vary.
New London Projects The New London projects give students hands-on opportunities in archaeology, historical architecture, historical interpretation, and much more.
"The most important thing about Liberty is the people. The people I’ve met have probably been the most impactful in shaping me into the person I am. I obviously enjoyed my classes and the opportunities I’ve had to study abroad. (Liberty) challenged, encouraged, and developed me more fully as a person."
Stephanie Wright
"It was a lot of fun to work with the new public history initiatives launched by Liberty’s history department. It’s a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience because historical archeology is something that you have to do. It’s hard to learn it just by being in a classroom, so the investment by Liberty has been great for students."
Grace H.
"The small tight-knit community that [the History Department] has, I think, is what made it a great experience for me. You get to know all your professors. They really guide you in not only what you are doing in your school work, but they guide you professionally."
Although things have been quiet at the Tavern for a few months, additional investigation of the building continues. Yesterday, our historic architect Barry Rakes (assisted by Randy Lichtenberger) removed additional modern fabric in what was formerly the dining room, now called the Tavern Room.
In the process, they discovered this long-forgotten door! This door likely led outside to the well which still exists on the current back porch at the Tavern. This section of the room was originally a porch constructed between 1805 and 1822 and was later enclosed with a section of the 1763 tavern wall removed to create a larger room.
Work continues in the tavern next week with the removal of more modern finishes in this room and elsewhere. Stay tuned to see what other secrets will come to light!
(pictured: Barry Rakes and the newly discovered doorway)