History School

History School

This summer we are offering three AP prep courses led by Gilder Lehrman master teachers.  Each course consists of 6 one-hour-long classes held weekly via Zoom.
 

AP US History: Hidden Figures: June 30–August 4
AP African American Studies: An Overview: July 9–August 13
AP US Government and Politics: An Overview: July 10–August 14
 

Eligibility: High school students (grades 9–12)
Cost: FREE!
Deadline to register: Friday, June 27

 

Image: Leffler, Warren K, photographer. Integrated classroom at Anacostia High School, Washington, D.C. / WKL. Washington D.C, 1957. Photograph.

Integrated classroom at Anacostia High School, Washington, D.C.

  • Free

  • 3 Courses

  • Certificate

Registering for a Course

Welcome to History School 2025! If you are 13 or older, you can register for History School with a Gilder Lehrman K-12 Student account. To register, select a course from the list below. If you do not have a Gilder Lehrman account, you will be prompted to Sign Up for one. When you have created your account, you will be redirected to the course registration form. 

On Monday, June 30, you can log in to your Gilder Lehrman account and go to "My Courses" under "My Account" to access the Zoom links for your History School course.

We can’t wait for you to join us! Questions? Please email historyschool@gilderlehrman.org.

History School is for high school students (grades 9–12). Parents and educators will not be permitted to register for these courses. Parents interested in participating in a GLI program can tune in to Book Breaks or Inside the Vault, or purchase a self-paced course from our History Shop. Educators are encouraged to check out our many summer professional development opportunities.

 

Courses

Calendar Icons of July 1 and August 5

Calendar Icons of July 9 and August 13

July 10-August 14

Protecting Privacy and Keeping Students Safe on Zoom

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is committed to making History School a secure experience. In order to safeguard our program, we have elected to put the following safety features into each History School class.

  • The chat feature will be monitored.
  • Cameras will automatically turn off.
  • Microphones will automatically turn off.
  • Gilder Lehrman staff will monitor each session.

If you have any questions or concerns about safety and security, please email us at historyschool@gilderlehrman.org.

Additional Program Information

Am I Registered?

You are registered if

  • you received an email from the GLI Shop confirming your purchase of the History School course, and
  • you received an email from noreply@talentlms.org welcoming you to the History School course, and 
  • when you log into your Gilder Lehrman account, go to "My Courses" under "My Account," and the History School Summer 2025 course is listed on your Home page.

If you did not receive the emails, and the History School Summer 2025 course is not listed on your Home page, you can email support@gilderlehrman.org.

Course Credit

A certificate of completion will be awarded when you attend 5 out of the 6 live classes in your course and complete the feedback survey.

History School cannot serve as a replacement for an AP course. You will not receive course credit. Teachers may choose to award extra credit for participating in these courses or assign them as part of schoolwork.

Who Teaches History School?

History School is led by some of the top teachers in the nation, including many who have been recognized for their excellence through our History Teacher of the Year award. You can visit individual course pages to learn more about our team of teachers.

Zoom

All classes will be held online using the video conferencing platform Zoom. A student must have access to a device with an internet connection. No other materials are needed for participation. We recommend downloading Zoom ahead of time to streamline your log-on experience.

All live sessions will be recorded and will be available on the course page within 48 to 72 hours of the live session for students who are unable to join live.
 

Past Courses

Revisit recorded sessions from previous summers from the list below:

Program History

The Gilder Lehrman History School is a series of live interactive courses with Gilder Lehrman master teachers. It initially launched as Pop-Up History School in May 2020 and has since offered students more than fifteen courses. The program’s goal is for students to be interested and excited about the content presented, leaving each lesson more knowledgeable about a new idea, theme, event, document, or pivotal moment.