Creating history, through writing, recitation, film, or other forms of integrative expression, is an art founded on the real events of the past. We explore the delights and dangers of creating history, as we practice some of the skills involved. In a workshop format, students do in-class writing exercises that set up the central issues, developing a visceral, understanding of the issues and offering an introduction to the study of history, the department, faculty, and their fellow new majors.