Explore Who Can Vote? as it travels across the country this June

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A panel of Who Can Vote on display at the Noyes History Center

This summer, the Gilder Lehrman Institute invites you to view Who Can Vote?: A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US as it tours the country. 

From June 3 through June 28, this traveling exhibition—created as part of The Right to Vote: The Role of States and the US Constitution—can be seen at the following museums, libraries, and historic sites:

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Introducing Cathy Lee, the 2018 Mississippi History Teacher of the Year

Cathy Lee  Mississippi History Teacher of the Year 
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Introducing Heather Loeschke, the 2018 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year

Heather Loeschke Minnesota History Teacher of the Year
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Special Printing of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom Offered to Title I-eligible Schools

Thanks to the generosity of a group of African American business and civic leaders, the Gilder Lehrman Institute is pleased to present a special offer only for Title I-eligible schools: a Gilder Lehrman Institute-exclusive printing of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight.
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David Blight Awarded the 2019 Lincoln Prize for <em>Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom</em>

Gettysburg College and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have announced that David Blight, author of Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom (Simon & Schuster), is the recipient of the 2019 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize.
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The 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Gilder Lehrman Collection

The 54th Regiment from Massachusetts, composed of volunteers, was the first African American regiment organized by the Union Army during the American Civil War. It is perhaps best known for leading the charge on Fort Wagner in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, on July 18, 1863. The regiment suffered devastating losses, but its bravery became a rallying point for the Union Army and inspiration in the recruitment of African American soldiers.
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Introducing Adam Hellebuyck, the 2018 Michigan History Teacher of the Year

Adam Hellebuyck Michigan State History Teacher of the Year
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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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