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Democracy in the Early Republic

Democracy in the Early RepublicExplore the evolving concept of democracy in the Early American Republic from the 1790s to the eve of the Civil War, when the possibilities of the revolution were first explored and tested. Through primary source documents and virtual field trips, participants will examine how changes in presiden

Famous Trials in American History

Famous Trials in American HistoryThis course examines twelve of the most famous trials of the past century, focusing on the legal significance, historical and political context, social implications, and media coverage surrounding each case.

The American Presidency

The American PresidencyThis course takes an in-depth look at the history and powers of the executive office through case studies of six twentieth- and twenty-first-century presidents:

The Era of Theodore Roosevelt

The Era of Theodore RooseveltThis course examines how the era of Theodore Roosevelt, the final years of the nineteenth century and opening decades of the twentieth, gave birth to the modern United States.

African American History since Emancipation

African American History since EmancipationThis course examines African American history from emancipation to the present, focusing on the struggle of African Americans to achieve full citizenship in the aftermath of legal slavery.

The Age of Jefferson

The Age of JeffersonJoin the Gilder Lehrman Institute and University of Virginia professor Peter Onuf to explore Jefferson’s career and thought, and discover the momentous developments that defined Jefferson’s Age, from the imperial crisis through his presidency.

Alexander Hamilton's America

Alexander Hamilton's AmericaAlexander Hamilton is very much the man of the moment, but he was equally a man of his times.

The American Civil War

The American Civil WarA four-year cataclysm that left in its wake more than six hundred thousand dead and two million refugees—and destroyed legal slavery in the United States—the Civil War sparked some of the most heroic and achingly dark moments in American history. Join Gilder Lehrman and Allen C.

American Immigration History: 1820 to the Present

American Immigration History: 1820 to the PresentThis course, part of the Gilder Lehrman Self-Paced Course series, explores the struggles and achievements of major groups who journeyed to a new home in the United States, including Irish, Italian, Jewish, Asian, and Latino Americans.

American Indian History: Case Studies

American Indian History: Case StudiesThis course, part of the Gilder Lehrman Self-Paced Course series, guides participants through a broad and deep exploration of American Indian history through a series of case studies, including early encounters; the Lewis and Clark expedition; and persist

Black Writers in American History

Black Writers in American HistoryThrough exemplary works of literature, this course examines the writings of African American poets, novelists, and essayists, and considers how their perspectives have shaped history for all Americans.

Colonial North America

Colonial North AmericaToo often the history of the “American colonies” focuses on the thirteen British provinces that rebelled against the mother country in 1776 and formed what became known as the United States.

Emancipation

EmancipationThe emancipation of four million slaves during the Civil War was the single most revolutionary social transformation in American history.  This course considers the complex process that took several generations to complete, from the American Revolution to Reconstruction, including the “first eman

The Kennedy Presidency

The Kennedy PresidencyMore than 50 years after its tragic end, the presidency of John F. Kennedy continues to be the focus of scholars, educators, biographers, journalists, politicians, advertisers, students, and citizens of the nation and the world.

Revolutionary America

Revolutionary AmericaThe American Revolution is arguably the most significant event in U.S. history. Put simply, without the Revolution, the United States as we know it would not exist. And yet, the Revolution is also one of the events in American history most misunderstood by the general public.

The Supreme Court and the Constitution in the 20th Century

The Supreme Court and the Constitution in the 20th CenturyThe Constitution is the founding document of the United States.

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