2025 Student Contests: Take a deep dive into American history—and win cash prizes

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This spring, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is pleased to offer a series of contests for students in grades 3 through 12. All contests are free to enter, provide cash prizes for the winners, and allow students the opportunity to explore a particular topic, theme, or individual from American history. 

Learn more about each contest below, and please email education@gilderlehrman.org if you have any questions!

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Meet the winners of the 2025 Hamilton Education Program Online competition and lottery

The Gilder Lehrman Institute and HAMILTON are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Hamilton Education Program Online (#EduHamOnline) competition and lottery.  This year, student participation soared, with a 50 percent increase in submissions year-over-year—showcasing a lasting enthusiasm for blending history education with artistic expression! 
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Gilder Lehrman Institute featured in NCSS publication

Tim Bailey, the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s director of curriculum development and instructional design, has an essay in Social Education, a magazine published by the NCSS. The essay was co-authored by Nathan McAlister, the 2010 National History Teacher of the Year.
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Honor a K-12 teacher with a History Teacher of the Year nomination

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is proud to celebrate the exceptional educators honored as a History Teacher of the Year. These dedicated teachers bring history to life in classrooms nationwide, inspiring students with their passion and expertise.
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February 25: Join our 2025 Teacher Symposium Open House

Would you like to learn more about our 2025 Teacher Symposium?  Join us for an open house—live-streamed and open to all—on Tuesday, February 25 at 7 pm ET.
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Black History Month Resources

In celebration of Black History Month, the Gilder Lehrman Institute highlights resources for studying Black history in America through curated groupings of documents and accompanying materials.
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Free books for students! Help us launch our History School Book Club

We’re excited to announce a pilot program for high school students called History School Book Club.
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Recent Press Mentions

Graduation Ceremony Held for the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History

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On Saturday, July 15, Gettysburg College celebrated the achievements of graduates of the Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History.
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International Press for GLI's Spanish-American Curriculum Partnership with the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute

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The Sentinel Interviews Kevin Weddle on Winning the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History

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"In today’s 5 Questions, The Sentinel gave Weddle the opportunity to delve deeper into the research and findings of his book that recently earned him the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History."
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