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History of the Brooklyn and Long Island Fair [Sanitary Commission]
Printed by United States Sanitary Commission, with 5 color foldout lithographs. D. H. Gould signature, 1866.
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CUNY Professor Carol Berkin’s “Women in the American Revolution” Available as a Self-Paced Course
The Gilder Lehrman Institute is now offering three new Self-Paced Courses with distinguished professors Carol Berkin, Lucas Morel, and Michael Neiberg, perfect for summer professional development and general interest. Each course,...
Modern Women Persuading Modern Men: The Nineteenth Amendment and the Movement for Woman Suffrage, 1916–1920
Today we take women’s suffrage for granted, but many activists of the nineteenth century, including Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, struggled their whole lives for the vote, and did not live to see it. As a presidential...
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The Escape of Black Women during the American Revolution
In 1961, Morgan State University historian Dr. Benjamin Quarles published the now classic study The Negro in the American Revolution , which became the definitive account of the role African Americans played in the War for...
Theodore Roosevelt supports women’s suffrage, 1912
In this letter written in July 1912, during his campaign for a thrid term as president, Theodore Roosevelt informs the state and county chairmen of the Progressive Party of his plan to support women’s suffrage. The document shows the...
Young Women of the Revolutionary and Civil War Eras Featured in March Inside the Vault
This March Inside the Vault , the online program that highlights unique primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, celebrates Women's History Month with explorations of two fascinating teenagers caught in the 1775 siege of...
Introducing Molly Smith, the 2018 Maryland History Teacher of the Year
Molly Smith Maryland 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...
Introducing Adam Hellebuyck, the 2018 Michigan History Teacher of the Year
Adam Hellebuyck Michigan State 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...
Introducing Brinda Tahiliani, the 2018 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year
Brinda Tahiliani Massachusetts 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...
Introducing Andrew Beyer, the 2018 Oregon History Teacher of the Year
Andrew Beyer Oregon 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...
The National History Teacher of the Year 2018 is Joe Welch
Meet Joseph Welch, 2018 National History Teacher of the Year Joseph Welch is a seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher at North Hills Middle School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been the curriculum chair and project...
Introducing April Deener, the 2018 Kentucky History Teacher of the Year
April Deener Kentucky 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...
Introducing Jake Rhoades, the 2018 Montana History Teacher of the Year
Jake Rhoades Montana 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...
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...
Introducing Laura LaChappelle, the 2018 Georgia History Teacher of the Year
Laura LaChappelle Georgia 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...
Introducing Mark Foley, the 2018 Illinois History Teacher of the Year
Mark Foley Illinois 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...
Introducing Javier Ergueta, the 2018 Delaware History Teacher of the Year
Javier Ergueta Delaware 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...
Introducing Susan Tomlinson, the 2018 Indiana History Teacher of the Year
Susan Tomlinson Indiana 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...
Introducing Christopher Raso, the 2018 Arizona History Teacher of the Year
Christopher Raso Arizona History Teacher of the Year Award Winner 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...
Introducing Joe Adragna, the 2018 Louisiana History Teacher of the Year
Joe Adragna Louisiana 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...
Introducing Kelly Holder, the 2018 Idaho History Teacher of the Year
Kelly Holder Idaho 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...
Introducing Lem Wheeles, the 2018 Alaska History Teacher of the Year
Lem Wheeles Alaska History Teacher of the Year Award Winner 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...
Summer 2019 Teacher Seminars Follow American History around Country and Beyond
June 16–22 Thirty-four K–12 teachers attended New Orleans and the History of the American South at the Historic New Orleans Collection led by Pamela Tyler, Associate Professor of History (retired), University of Southern Mississippi,...
Introducing Kathryn Kennedy, the 2018 Maine History Teacher of the Year
Kathryn Kennedy Maine 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...
Get to Know the State History Teachers of the Year, Part I
This year we recognized 50 teachers as State History Teachers of the Year . These exceptional educators were awarded $1,000 and an archive of books and resources for their school library, and were honored in state ceremonies. But who...
Introducing Tracy Jakubowski, the 2018 Nebraska History Teacher of the Year
Tracy Jakubowski Nebraska 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...
Introducing Erin Coggins, the 2018 Alabama History Teacher of the Year
Erin Coggins Alabama 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...
Introducing Jane Williams, the 2018 Oklahoma History Teacher of the Year
Jane Williams Oklahoma 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 been named State History...
Introducing Aaron Dunning, the 2018 Nevada History Teacher of the Year
Aaron Dunning Nevada 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...
Introducing Robert Tam, the 2018 Hawaii History Teacher of the Year
Robert Tam Hawaii 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...
Introducing Daniel Jocz, the 2018 California History Teacher of the Year
Daniel Jocz California 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...
Introducing Heather Loeschke, the 2018 Minnesota History Teacher of the Year
Heather Loeschke Minnesota 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...
Introducing Cathy Lee, the 2018 Mississippi History Teacher of the Year
Cathy Lee Mississippi 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...
Introducing LeAnn Cassidy, the 2018 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year
LeAnn Cassidy Connecticut 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...
The Fight for Women's Rights, 1820-1920
The Fight for Women’s Rights, 1820-1920 Led by : Prof. Catherine Clinton (University of Texas at San Antonio) Course Number : AMHI 633 Semesters : Fall 2020, Spring 2025 Image: Woman suffrage poster featuring an Abraham Lincoln quote, published in...
History U | American Immigration History: People, Patterns, and Policy
American Immigration History: People, Patterns, and Policy This History U course enables students to better understand the history of American immigration from the colonial period to the twenty-first century. Course Instructor : Professor Madeline Y...
History U | LGBTQ+ History of the United States: 1800 to the Present
LGBTQ+ History of the United States: 1800 to the Present This History U course traces the history of LGBTQ+ identities, relationships, communities, and politics in the United States from the late eighteenth century to the present, with a primary...
History U | History of Latina and Latino People in the United States
History of Latina and Latino People in the US This History U course will explore the history of Latinas and Latinos in the United States—and across the Americas—from the sixteenth century through the early twenty-first century, covering themes such...
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