2025 Student Contests: Take a deep dive into American history—and win cash prizes

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This spring, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is pleased to offer a series of contests for students in grades 3 through 12. All contests are free to enter, provide cash prizes for the winners, and allow students the opportunity to explore a particular topic, theme, or individual from American history. 

Learn more about each contest below, and please email education@gilderlehrman.org if you have any questions!

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Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History Event Features Two Military Historians in Dialogue

On Monday, November 26, the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History was awarded to Cathal Nolan for his book The Allure of Battle: A History of How Wars Have Been Won and Lost (Oxford University Press, 2017) at th
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Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA Spotlight: "The American Revolution"

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Pace University offer a Master of Arts in American History through online courses for K–12 teachers. Applications are now open. Click here to apply.
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Introducing Kelly Holder, the 2018 Idaho History Teacher of the Year

Kelly Holder  Idaho History Teacher of the Year 
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Introducing Robert Tam, the 2018 Hawaii History Teacher of the Year

Robert Tam  Hawaii History Teacher of the Year  
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Renowned Columbia Professor and Friend of Gilder Lehrman Andrew Delbanco Releases New Book about the Fugitive Slave Act

Andrew Delbanco, the Alexander Hamilton Professor of American Studies at Columbia University, a distinguished historical writer, a friend of the Gilder Lehrman Institute, and a past Teacher Seminar lead scholar, has released his latest book, The War before the War: Fugitive Slaves and the Struggle for America’s Soul from the Revolution to the Civil War.
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Spring registration now open for the Pace-Gilder Lehrman MA Program in American History

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Pace University are pleased to announce that registration for Spring 2019 courses is now open for the Master of Arts in American History through online courses for K–12 teachers affiliated with the Gilder Lehrman Institute.
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Recent Press Mentions

Graduation Ceremony Held for the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History

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On Saturday, July 15, Gettysburg College celebrated the achievements of graduates of the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History.
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International Press for GLI's Spanish-American Curriculum Partnership with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute

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The Sentinel Interviews Kevin Weddle on Winning the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History

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"In today’s 5 Questions, The Sentinel gave Weddle the opportunity to delve deeper into the research and findings of his book that recently earned him the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History."
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