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Discovering Diego de Gardoqui > An approach to the figure of Diego María de Gardoqui y Arriquibar (Bilbao, 1735 - Turin, 1798), merchant, diplomat and first representative of the Spanish Crown in the newborn United States...

Third Virginia Convention’s Request for Spanish Support Historian Uncovers a Primary Source > In this video, Esther Cruces, Director of the General Archive of the Indies in Seville, Spain, examines a letter from the Third...

Spain’s Declaration of War Against Great Britain Historian Uncovers a Primary Source > In this video, Professor Larrie D. Ferreiro from George Mason University in Virginia examines a primary source detailing Spain’s...

Spanish Influence on the American Revolution Explore Our Resource Suite In partnership with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute and the Royal Academy of History of Spain, the Gilder Lehrman Institute is pleased to offer this free suite of resources to...

Spanish Influence on American History The Spanish influence on American history is significant, complex, and diverse, spanning more than three centuries of cooperation between Spain and the United States. Learn more about this story through our...

All Upcoming Deadlines October 2024 Scholars Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET Scholarly Fellowship Applications Apply for a $3000 short-term research fellowship in the field of American history. December 2024 Students...

All Upcoming Events November 2024 Free Book Breaks All Audiences Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET Noliwe Rooks, Brown University A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune American...

American Environmental History This History U course introduces the history of human interactions with the environment in the United States, focusing on the history of political, social, cultural, and economic forces that have structured...

James Madison Graduate Fellowship The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation supports educators desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution. Both prospective and current students in the Gettysburg College-Gilder...

Jim Crow and Its Challengers Lead Scholar : Nikki L. Brown, University of Kentucky Master Teacher : Ziara Smith Live Session Dates : Week of August 5 Registration Deadline : Monday, July 29 Image Source: NAACP, “Register and Vote” poster, Detroit,...

Social Change in the Civil War Era Lead Scholar : Catherine Clinton, University of Texas at San Antonio Master Teacher : CherylAnne Amendola Live Session Dates : Week of June 24 Registration Deadline : Monday, June 17 Image Source: “The First Vote”...

Voting and Elections in American History, 1788–2020 Lead Scholar : Allan J. Lichtman, American University Master Teacher : Alysha Butler Partner Organization : The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Live Session Dates : Week of...