Founded in 1969, the American Studies Program at Georgetown University is among the oldest undergraduate American Studies programs in the country. The program employs an interdisciplinary approach in which students are encouraged to make connections between diverse fields relating to American Studies, including history, literature, political science, economics, philosophy, sociology, theology and the fine arts.

American Studies students, alums and faculty posing with Lincoln at his Summer Cottage at Soldier's Home in D.C. during the Spring 2009 field trip.