Every week, the Gilder Lehrman Institute interviews award-winning historians about important topics in American history on Book Breaks. Our growing archive of past episodes serves as a diverse and abundant resource for students, teachers, and all lovers of history.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute is pleased to return to Gettysburg College for our second annual Teacher Symposium from July 16 to July 19. Four courses have closed to enrollment, but the following three courses still have some seats open: The Civil Rights Movement: Teaching beyond the Master Narrative with Charles McKinney (Rhodes College)

The Gilder Lehrman Institute held its twelfth annual Gala on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in New York City. The Gala honored Debbie and Craig Stapleton, Valerie Rockefeller, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

 Book Breaks is a weekly interview series with historians held every Sunday at 2 pm ET (11 am PT) on Zoom. The program and its archive are free for K–12 teachers and students in the Affiliate School Program, college students, and college faculty.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute is thrilled to announce the release of Their Full Measure, a digital exhibition created with the support of the National Cemetery Administration's Veterans Legacy Program.

Inside the Vault: Highlights from the Gilder Lehrman Collection is an online program focusing on unique primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. From iconic historical treasures, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation, to personal letters that reveal the contributions of ordinary American citizens, each session investigates primary sources and discusses their background, impact, and potential use in the classroom.