Our Partners
Established in 1892, the American Jewish History Society provides access to more than thirty million documents and 50,000 books, photographs, art, and artifacts that reflect the history of the Jewish presence in the United States from 1654 to the present.
The American Civil War Museum explores, inspires and promotes an understanding of the Civil War through quality programs, exhibits, and a world-class collection of Civil War era artifacts. They welcome visitors at their sites in Richmond (Tredegar and The White House of the Confederacy), and in Appomattox, Virginia.
AP gives students the chance to tackle college-level work while still in high school and earn college credit and placement.
The Center for Presidential History (CPH) at Southern Methodist University exists to research and advance understanding of the history of the American presidency.
The Choices Program creates engaging educational resources and makes innovative scholarship accessible to diverse classrooms. Choices’ curriculum empowers students to understand the relationship between history and current issues while developing the analytical skills to become thoughtful global citizens.
The Civics Renewal Network is a consortium of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations committed to strengthening civic life in the United States by increasing the quality of civics education in the nation’s schools and improving accessibility to high-quality, no-cost learning materials.
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of nonprofit independent colleges and universities that has worked since 1956 to support college and university leadership, advance institutional excellence, and enhance public understanding of private higher education’s contributions to society.
For more than half a century, the art of diplomacy has thrived in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms against a magnificent backdrop of art and architecture that illustrates the best of America through its history, its artistic accomplishments, and the inspiring values on which the nation was founded.
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park interprets military history through the lens of the US Army’s First Infantry Division.
Through thought-provoking tours, entertaining events, and stimulating educational programs on the estate and in classrooms across the nation, Mount Vernon strives to preserve George Washington’s place in history as “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen.” George Washington’s Mount Vernon co-sponsors the George Washington Prize with Washington College and the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition. Gettysburg College is co-founder of the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize and co-sponsor of the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History.
The Gettysburg Foundation is a non-profit philanthropic, educational organization operating in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and to educate the public about their significance.
The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition is dedicated to the investigation and dissemination of knowledge concerning slavery and its legacies across all borders and all time, from the distant past through the present day. The Gilder Lehrman Center is co-founder of the Frederick Douglass Book Prize with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Since 2016, the Gilder Lehrman Institute has partnered with Hamilton to offer the Hamilton Education Program and later the Hamilton Education Program Online as well as the Ham4Progress Award.
The Hingham Historical Society was established in 1914 to collect, preserve, and promote Hingham’s historic heritage. Renovated and reopened in 2017, the Hingham Heritage Museum houses the Society’s archives.
Historic Deerfield Inc., founded in 1952, is an outdoor museum that interprets the history and culture of early New England and the Connecticut River Valley, opening doors to new perspectives that inspire people to seek a deeper understanding of themselves, their communities, and the world.
The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center, and publisher dedicated to the stewardship of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South.
From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation brings Jackie Robinson’s multi-layered story to the general public with the opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum, which will inspire visitors to embrace the humanitarian values that defined Robinson’s life and continue working toward “first class citizenship” for all Americans.
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution.
The National Civil Rights Museum, located in Memphis, TN, explores the history of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on our culture today.
Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, NPS safeguards these special places and shares their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year.
The National Urban League works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in America.
The National WWI Museum holds the most diverse collection of World War I objects and documents in the world and is the second-oldest public museum dedicated to preserving the objects, history, and personal experiences of the war.
Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, the National WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency created in 1965. It is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States.
New American History explores America’s past, harnessing the power of digital media, curiosity, and inquiry.
Experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections, immersive films, and thought-provoking conversations among renowned historians and public figures at the New-York Historical Society, New York’s first museum.
The New York City Department of Education manages the city’s public school system. The City School District of the City of New York is the largest school system in the United States, with more than 1.1 million students taught in more than 1,800 schools.
Retro Report’s mission is to arm the public with a more complete picture of today’s most important stories. Retro Report corrects the record, exposes myths and provides historical context to the fast-paced news of our world today using investigative journalism and narrative storytelling.
The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, established in 1987, primarily supports the study of Long Island history and Long Island’s role in the American experience.
The Rockefeller Foundation has built a reputation as an innovative trailblazer seeking bold, transformative change that promotes a healthier planet, makes opportunity universal and sustainable, and enables individuals, families, and communities to flourish.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the legacy of Ronald Reagan and his timeless principles of individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy, and national pride.
The Sixth Floor Museum, located within the former Texas School Book Depository building, chronicles the life, assassination, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
Live the adventure and honor the legend of the USS Midway with activities and fun for the whole family at the USS Midway Museum.
The Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) commemorates our nation’s Veterans and Service Members through the discovery and sharing of their stories. VLP encourages students and teachers around the country at the University and K–12 levels to immerse themselves in the rich historical resources found within the VA’s National Cemeteries and VA grant–funded cemeteries.
Founded in 1782, Washington College was the first college chartered in the sovereign United States of America. It is a co-sponsor, along with George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Gilder Lehrman Institute, of the George Washington Prize.