Our “Histories of Migration” Project brings together the rich tapestry of migration stories and community connections, both within Vermont and beyond. Through this project, students work individually or in groups to explore migration’s historical roots and present-day complexities, combining critical research with hands-on archival collaboration.
In the 2024 iteration of this project, students partnered with the Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, VT, and other local archives. Students delved into primary sources – photographs, documents, and ephemera – to uncover and analyze migration narratives. By grounding their research in anthropological theory and historical context, students created insightful analyses that reveal how migration shapes identities, communities, and cultural landscapes over time.
This page soon will serve as a digital archive of these projects, allowing the broader community to engage with student work and learn from these perspectives on migration. Each project invites audiences to see migration through an anthropological lens, discovering connections between past and present movements, adaptation, and resilience.
We invite you to explore these student-driven projects, initially in the physical space of the Sheldon Museum, between 5 December and 4 January 2024, and later here on this page. The exhibit will likely continue in different formats at the Sheldon, so do pay a visit!
Beyond Borders 