Welcome to the American & New England Studies Program

The American and New England Studies Program (AMNESP) is a nationally recognized leader in American Studies, dedicated to rigorous interdisciplinary study of American society: its arts, culture, literature, history, institutions, and diverse intellectual traditions.

Our areas of strength include Art History/Fine Arts, Historic Preservation, History, Literature, Material Culture, Religion, and New England/Boston Studies. We also specialize in transnational studies. Our large, prestigious Ph.D. program has produced professors, public historians, museum curators, and directors at major cultural and historical institutions. Our professional Preservation Studies M.A. and joint Law/Preservation J.D./M.A. provide training to effectively manage cultural resources. Our individualized B.A. program benefits majors and non-majors seeking a rigorous interdisciplinary experience. We actively collaborate with many of Boston’s cultural institutions.

To Learn more about our Contact Zone Lecture series in 2011/2012, please visit the Contact Zone Lecture Series.