Established in 2014 as an unconference, TPS Fest is a free event hosted by the TPS Collective that welcomes primary source instruction practitioners and enthusiasts in any field and institution and from all levels of experience.

TPS Fest sessions are mostly practical. This event attempts to not be a traditional conference with presentations; sessions are formatted to prioritize conversation and idea sharing. The format of sessions varies, and has included reading and discussion groups; facilitated discussions; short demos or presentations followed by discussion; “help me with this TPS lesson” workshopping sessions; and more.

This year’s TPS Fest will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) across three days in July: July 15, July 23, and July 31. Presentations include Teaching Students to Work with Handwritten Sources; Enhancing Primary Source Instruction and Literacy with Digital Collections and Online Exhibits; Integrating Art and Creative Making into Teaching with Primary Sources; and many more. You can register for the conference and see the full schedule of events here: https://tpscollective.org/events-and-opportunities/tpsfest2025/.

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