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November 2025
Native American Heritage Month
Deepen your knowledge of this commemorative month with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
Robert M. Edsel
Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II
Election Day
Deepen your knowledge of this holiday with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
National History Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony
Celebrate Valencia Abbott, the 2025 national winner, and history teachers nationwide!
The Gettysburg Address
In fewer than 275 words, Abraham Lincoln gave meaning to the Civil War.
Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward
The American Revolution: An Intimate History
Veterans Day
Deepen your knowledge of this holiday with historical documents, essays, videos, and lesson plans from the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
Keisha N. Blain, Brown University
Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights
December 2025
2024 Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize Ceremony
Celebrate Evan Mawdsley, the 2024 Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize winner!
Moving Artillery During the American Revolution
Henry Knox and his teamsters moved 60 tons of artillery across snow and ice to help drive the British out of Boston.