History

Bowdoin's own history, combined with our exceptional resources, offers students an exciting atmosphere for the study and application of history. Come explore our heritage and our offerings.

Historian Patrick Rael Discusses Abolitionism in Maine on Public Radio
Maine is often regarded as having played a major role in the abolitionist movement, in no small part due to Harriet Beecher Stowe’s connection to the state. The truth, however, is more nuanced, as Professor of History Patrick Rael helps to explain on a recent radio broadcast.
Faculty Excellence in Action: Celebrating a Semester of Scholarship and Creativity
From national and international recognitions and important books and papers to explorations and performances that benefitted the Maine community and beyond in myriad ways, Bowdoin faculty enriched campus life this spring through a wide array of scholarly and artistic pursuits that extended well beyond the classroom.
“A Tremendous Honor:” Phoebe Marin ’26 Wins Beinecke Scholarship
The Beinecke Scholarship supports college juniors by providing financial assistance for their final undergraduate year and for future graduate studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.

Why History? Resources and Opportunities