To examine the social and historical implications of this event, Northwestern University’s Center for Civic Engagement, Northwestern University Library, and SF Heritage are partnering to host a two-day, interdisciplinary academic conference celebrating and reexamining the Counterculture and its lasting impact on society.
The conference will take place from September 30 – October 1, 2022, at Northwestern University’s new conference and networking center, located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, the city that was ground zero of the counterculture movement.
Contested Legacies will explore the lasting impact of the counterculture through numerous themes. Renowned experts are collaborating in Working Groups dedicated to music, design, posters, journalism, technology, community, and livelihoods. Through these themes, the conference will explore key issues and priorities for future research on the impact of this period in American society and culture. Presentations from each Working Group will aim to develop an understanding of the influence and meaning of the counterculture movement over the last half century.
To confirm your participation in the conference, please RSVP below: