Free books for students! Help us launch our History School Book Club
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We’re excited to announce a pilot program for high school students called History School Book Club.
Introducing Adam Hellebuyck, the 2018 Michigan History Teacher of the Year
Adam Hellebuyck
Michigan State History Teacher of the Year
Read moreHistory Scholar Award for Undergraduates Accepting Applications through April 15
For the 2019 Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award, up to fifteen outstanding college students will be recognized for excellence in American history or American studies as well as commitment to public service, leadership, and community involvement. For the first time, college freshmen and sophomores students may apply along with juniors and seniors.
Read moreFrederick Douglass Resources
Frederick Douglass, the “Prophet of Freedom,” was a prolific writer and speaker whose legacy of activism continues to inspire the world.
Read moreAnnouncing the 2019 Lincoln Prize Finalists
Gettysburg College and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History have announced the finalists for the 2019 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize, awarded annually to a work that enhances the general public’s understanding of the Civil War era.
Read moreIntroducing Brinda Tahiliani, the 2018 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year
Brinda Tahiliani
Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year
Read more“Freedom Vote” v. Voter Suppression in Mississippi, 1963
From the Gilder Lehrman Collection: Voting and Obstructions to It in 1963
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