Accommodations

Montgomery College is within walking distance of both downtown Silver Spring, and Takoma Park, Maryland, with Metro stations at each. HU, is in the heart of Washington, D.C., and a five minute walk from a Metro station. The MC and HU meeting locations are smart classrooms with space for laptop connection, free high-speed WIFI, adjacent space for meals and small group discussions, and state of the art work and study space. Participants will have access to both institutions’ libraries and computer labs. Part of the grant will fund transporting participants to HU and off-site locations.

Participants will have housing at the Courtyard Marriot in Silver Spring at a reasonable rate of $159/night, not including taxes and fees. Information regarding booking reservations will be provided on the GHI website. The location in downtown Silver Spring is within walking distance of MC and in close proximity to a vibrant African and Afro-Caribbean immigrant community that will allow participants to have an immersive experience. The hotel has space available for socializing and working collaboratively. MC will provide four lunches and refreshments, and the Institute will provide four curated ethnic meals to help foster an atmosphere of collegiality and ground participants in the foodways of the groups under study.Participants will have housing at the Courtyard Marriot in Silver Spring at a reasonable rate of $159/night, not including taxes and fees. The location in downtown Silver Spring is within walking distance of MC and in close proximity to a vibrant African and Afro-Caribbean immigrant community that will allow participants to have an immersive experience. The hotel has space available for socializing and working collaboratively. MC will provide four lunches and refreshments, and the Institute will provide four curated ethnic meals to help foster an atmosphere of collegiality and ground participants in the foodways of the groups under study.

Each participant will receive a $2,200 stipend. This stipend is intended to help cover travel, housing, meals, and basic academic expenses. Stipends are determined according to the format and duration of the summer program, and are taxable as income. Half will be paid at the beginning of the program, and half at the end.

Courtyard Silver Spring Downtown

8506 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Special group rate: 159 USD per night

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Start Date: Sunday, June 12, 2022
End Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022
Last Day to Book: Friday, May 13, 2022

NEH Summer Institute @ MC

Courtyard Silver Spring Downtown