News The 2019 Lincoln Prize Ceremony in New York City The thirtieth annual Lincoln Prize was presented to David Blight for his biography Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom at a ceremony held in the Union League Club of New York City on April 16, 2019. In attendance were such eminent...
Spotlight on: Primary Source A Civil War soldier’s satirical take on the news, 1863 Art, Government and Civics 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Between battles, marches, and military exercises, Civil War soldiers spent their free time in camp playing music, writing and reading letters, and, for those with the skill, sketching scenes from the day. This unknown soldier’s...
News Introducing Jeremy Risty, the 2018 South Dakota History Teacher of the Year Jeremy Risty South Dakota History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories...
News Introducing Connie Lopez-Fink, the 2018 Tennessee History Teacher of the Year Connie Lopez-Fink Tennessee History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US...
News Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Japanese American Committee for Democracy May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders to the history and culture of the United States. Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Spark Matsunaga of Hawaii,...
News Introducing Cherry Whipple, the 2018 Texas History Teacher of the Year Cherry Whipple Texas History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories have...
News Celebrate 25 Years with GLI and Send Us Your #MyGLI25 Story Send Us Your #MyGLI25 Story! Are you a teacher, student, administrator, scholar or history buff who has benefited from or been involved in the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History? Be it through gaining new knowledge or...
News Gilder Lehrman Flagship School Students Win Big at the New York State Finals of the National History Day Competition Two students from the Academy of American Studies in Queens, New York, a Gilder Lehrman Flagship School , were awarded prizes in the New York State Finals of the National History Day Competition in Cooperstown, New York, on April 29,...
News Introducing Megan Osborn, the 2018 Utah Teacher of the Year Megan Osborn Utah History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US territories have...
News Introducing Mary Anne Christy, the 2018 Washington Teacher of the Year Mary Anne Christy Washington History Teacher of the Year Since 2004, 749 exemplary American history teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools in all fifty states, Department of Defense schools, Washington DC, and US...
News Gilder Lehrman Institute Honors Ron Chernow, Drew Gilpin Faust, and Bob Niehaus at 25th Anniversary Gala The Gilder Lehrman Institute held its 25th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. In attendance were 300 friends of the Institute; students and teachers; and the evening’s three...
News Meet the 2019 Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Since 2012, the Gilder Lehrman Institute has recognized up to fifteen outstanding college students for excellence in American history or American studies as well as commitment to public service, leadership, and community involvement...