The Parkman Prize is offered annually to a non-fiction book, including biography, that is distinguished by its literary merit and makes an important contribution to the history of what is now the United States. The author need not be a citizen or resident of the United States, and the book need not be published in the United States. Textbooks, edited collections, bibliographies, reference works, and juvenile books are ineligible. The book's copyright must be in the previous year.
The prize
In 2013 the prize consisted of a certificate and $2,000. A certificate is also presented to the publisher. The prize is awarded at the society's annual meeting in May.
2022 –
Nicole Eustace for Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America.[8]
2023 –
John Wood Sweet for The Sewing Girl’s Tale: A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary America.[9]
2024 –
David Waldstreicher for The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journeys through American Slavery and Independence.[10]
Francis Parkman Prize for Special Achievement
The Francis Parkman Prize for Special Achievement is periodically awarded for scholarly and professional distinction. Established in 1962, it has been awarded only five times.[11]
The Parkman Prize is offered annually to a non-fiction book, including biography, that is distinguished by its literary merit and makes an important contribution to the history of what is now the United States. The author need not be a citizen or resident of the United States, and the book need not be published in the United States. Textbooks, edited collections, bibliographies, reference works, and juvenile books are ineligible. The book's copyright must be in the previous year.
The prize
In 2013 the prize consisted of a certificate and $2,000. A certificate is also presented to the publisher. The prize is awarded at the society's annual meeting in May.
2022 –
Nicole Eustace for Covered with Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America.[8]
2023 –
John Wood Sweet for The Sewing Girl’s Tale: A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary America.[9]
2024 –
David Waldstreicher for The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journeys through American Slavery and Independence.[10]
Francis Parkman Prize for Special Achievement
The Francis Parkman Prize for Special Achievement is periodically awarded for scholarly and professional distinction. Established in 1962, it has been awarded only five times.[11]