New York History invites submissions for a special volume on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in New York to be published by Cornell University Press in Spring 2026. New York was a leading participant in the Revolutionary process and was critical to the Revolution's political, constitutional, military, and social outcomes. Over the years the story of the Revolution has become richer and fuller with the addition of exciting new scholarship and subjects of research, as well as thoughtful reinterpretations of long-debated topics. While new political, social, and constitutional scholarship continues, additional new work on the revolutionary experiences of peoples previously as seen as on the periphery has grown. Recent generations of historians have built on earlier interpretations while opening new ground on the Revolution in New York. Research on the important roles of Africa-descended people, Indigenous Peoples, women, soldiers, loyalists, and others who impacted, and were impacted by, the Revolutionary process, has enhanced our understanding of the Revolution and what it meant to the many thousands of New Yorkers involved.
Proposed contributions should focus on some aspect of the Revolution in New York. All areas of the Revolution - including political, military, social, economic, cultural, constitutional among others - are invited. Studies that examine the "memory" of the Revolution, the Revolution’s promise, and the Revolution's success and/or shortcomings are all invited for possible publication. Papers that are breaking new ground, looking at previously underrepresented groups, or reinterpreting past interpretation are particularly encouraged.
A 250 word abstract of your proposed topic and 1-2 page C.V. will be due by March 1, 2024. Interested contributors with questions are encouraged to contact Thomas Wermuth at Thomas.Wermuth@Marist.edu.
Paper submissions will be due by October 1, 2024. Submissions should be 6,000-8,000 words, including notes.
