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This June on Inside the Vault , the online program that highlights unique primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, we trace the movement of civil rights from one of its most iconic moments to far earlier efforts in previous...

The Gilder Lehrman Institute initiative “ Black Lives in the Founding Era ” restores to view the lives and works of a wide array of African Americans in the period 1760 to 1800, drawing on our archive of historical documents and our...

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. The summer of 2021 covers a...

We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance Winners and Lottery Winners of the Spring 2021 Hamilton Education Program Online National Competition. The Outstanding Performance Winners are Celia Cruz Bronx High School of...

In celebration of Pride Month, the Gilder Lehrman Institute is proud to highlight recent acquisitions to the Gilder Lehrman Collection, including a poster from the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian & Gay Rights and...

Due to popular demand, registration has been re-opened for select 2021 Teacher Seminars taking place July 12 through August 12. The deadline to register is Friday, July 9 at 5 p.m. ET. Courses re-opened include African American...

This July on Inside the Vault , the online program that highlights unique primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, we will feature pivotal moments in American progress, from the Declaration of Independence to the brave...

THE GILDER LEHRMAN INDEPENDENCE DAY GIFT SHOP Get into the spirit of the 4th of July with the Gilder Lehrman Gift Shop, now offering images from the Gilder Lehrman Collection on coffee mugs, tote bags, t-shirts, and posters! Click...

We are proud to announce the launch of the “ Declaration at 250 ” initiative at the Gilder Lehrman Institute. This multi-year project will bring together our archive of historic documents and our network of scholars to examine the...

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. Upcoming books featured in...

In September 2017, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History was the sole recipient of a grant from the US Department of Education to implement A More Perfect Union (AMPU), a professional development program for teachers...