Blog #8: Site Visit with Heidi Kolk

Our colleague Heidi Kolk joined us for our last two classes. We began with a class visit to the Dred Scott courthouse. We then asked our students to return on their own to consider the broader site—the old levy and riverfront; the Arch; the former site of Harriet Scott’s residence; Eugene Field House at 600 block of Broadway (home of Roswell Field); the courthouse steps; street signs; the statues; historical markers—and plan a 3-minute presentation based on their experiences. On Wednesday, 12 of our 16 students presented a range of impressions and explorations. Professor Kolk observed the presentations, and we spoke with her afterward. Podcast below, and you’ll want to listen to this one to the end.