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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Open House for the Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History, February 25

Learn everything you need to know about getting a master’s degree in American history through the Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History, a highly affordable, fully online, fully accredited, 30-credit degree program.
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Invitation to the 22nd Frederick Douglass Book Prize Ceremony on February 23

The 22nd annual Frederick Douglass Book Prize ceremony takes place online this Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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Announcing the Winners of the Hamilton Education Program Online Fall 2020 Competition

We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance Winners and Lottery Winners of the Fall 2020 Hamilton Education Program Online National Competition. The Outstanding Performance Winners are
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Register Now for Spring History School

Building on the success of our summer and fall Gilder Lehrman History School, we are pleased to offer free courses this spring for elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Free Workshop Series & Symposium in Partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations

In partnership with World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), we are pleased to offer four free digital professional development sessions and a symposium in spring 2021.
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Book Breaks in February Explore Slavery, Desegregation, and Self-Determination

Since the summer of 2020, Gilder Lehrman Book Breaks has featured the most exciting history scholars in America discussing their books live with host William Roka followed by a Q&A with home audiences. This February, the books featured examine diverse aspects of Black history from perspectives not often explored.
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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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