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The Gilder Lehrman Institute presents an annual essay contest for Gilder Lehrman Affiliate School students in grades 5–12. Students examine the nation’s most divisive conflict through letters, speeches, songs, photographs, newspapers, military orders, and other documents, conducting research in primary as well as secondary sources.
Prizes
High School
First Place: $1,000 to the student and $500 to the school
Second Place: $750 to the student
Third Place: $500 to the student
Honorable Mention: $100 to seven honorable mention students
In addition, the student with the top entry from each school
History Scholar Award Winners 2018
Julia Butterfield, Oberlin CollegeHuitzijared Contreras, University of California-IrvineMichael Diambri, Pacific Lutheran UniversityNicholas Gonnerman, St. Olaf CollegeMila Kaut, University of IowaAlexander Kurland, Northwestern UniversityLura Martinez, Liberty UniversityDara McGuinness, Ramapo College of New JerseyKaylie Schunk, Miami University of OhioKeely Smith, Samford UniversitySteven Straley, Marshall UniversityJune Titus, Rutgers UniversityMorgan Vickers, University of North CarolinaJennifer Wang, University of ChicagoAndreia Wardlaw, University of
One letter of recommendation must come from college faculty in departments of American history or American studies. The second letter of recommendation may come from internship supervisors, high school teachers, or others with direct observation of a candidate’s work or a relevant project. Only professional and academic recommendations will be accepted. Letters of recommendations from family or friends will not be considered.
What is the difference between an official transcript and an unofficial transcript?
Official transcripts are an official record of a student’s performance provided
#GivingTuesdayYour gift helps improve American history education in classrooms nationwide. Since our inception we have reached tens of thousands of students and educators, and with your support we can reach even more. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations. Your donation is fully tax deductible.
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Who is eligible to be nominated for the National History Teacher of the Year Award?
Any full-time K–12 educator who teaches American history (including state and local history) as either an individual subject or as part of other subjects, such as social studies, reading, or language arts, is eligible for the award.
Past state and national winners are not eligible. Self-nominations are not accepted.
The 2019 award will honor exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers. Eligible generalist and specialist teachers in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense
National Winners
Since 2004 the National History Teacher of the Year has been awarded to recognize excellence in teaching history. To see more information about past winners click on the names below.
2018 - JOSEPH WELCH
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is pleased to announce that Joseph Welch, a social studies teacher at North Hills Middle School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been named the 2018 National History Teacher of the Year. Welch, who at 33, is the youngest winner to date, will be honored at a ceremony at the Yale Club in New York on October 10, where Edward L.
State Winners
Since 2004, committees in each state have selected a State Teacher of the Year from among the nominated teachers. Please choose a year below to view the State Teachers for that year.
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The George Washington Prize is a $50,000 award co-sponsored by Washington College, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Founded in 2005, the prize recognizes the year’s best works on the nation’s founding era, especially those that have the potential to advance broad public understanding of American history.
For more information on the George Washington Prize, click here.
Submissions should be sent to:George Washington Prize101 South Water StreetChestertown MD 21620
GEORGE WASHINGTON PRIZE WINNERS
2018Kevin J. HayesGeorge Washington: A Life
The Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize, sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute and Gettysburg College, is awarded annually for the finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln, the American Civil War soldier, or the American Civil War era. The $50,000 Lincoln Prize was established in 1990 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, in partnership with Dr. Gabor Boritt, Director Emeritus of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College.
The Prize will generally go to a book but in rare instances an important article or essay might be honored. When studies competing for the Prize show similar
Current Fellows
Eladio BobadillaPhD Candidate in History, Duke University“‘One People without Borders’: The Lost Roots of the Immigrants’ Rights Movement, 1954–1994”
Martin C. CarlinoMSt Candidate in History, University of Oxford “‘The Sternest Necessity’: Lincoln, Stanton, and the Suppression of Civil Liberties”
Gideon Cohn-PostarPhD Candidate in History, Northwestern University “‘Mind How You Vote, Boys’: Economic Voter Intimidation and the Crisis of Industrial Democracy in the Late Nineteenth-Century United States”
Susan Goodier Lecturer in History, SUNY Oneonta“Louisa Matilda Jacobs:
Below is a list of all recipients of Gilder Lehrman Fellowships since the program’s founding. The Fellow’s name, home institution at the time of the fellowship, and project title are followed by the research archive and year of the award. (COL - Columbia Rare Book and Manuscript Collection; GLC - Gilder Lehrman Collection; NYHS - New-York Historical Society; NYPL - New York Public Library; SCH - Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture)
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Acker, Lauren (University of California, Los Angeles) The Political Culture of Savannah, Georgia, 1885–1910 (SCH, 2009)
Adams, Sean Patrick (
GENERAL
What is the Library Affiliate Program?
The Library Affiliate Program recognizes public and university academic libraries as centers for American history learning for students and teachers and offers a range of free resources, program grants, and opportunities for professional development.
Why should my library join the Library Affiliate Program?
The Library Affiliate Program is a gateway to these exclusive resources for public and university academic libraries:
Eligibility to receive a $400 grant for student-focused American history programming
Free access to one small traveling
As a member of the Library Affiliate Program, you have access to valuable resources for librarians, teachers, and students, including:
RESOURCES developed for K–12 school students, such as a study guide for the AP US History test
FREE K–12 lesson plans drawn from the Teaching Literacy through History professional development program
MULTIMEDIA CONTENT featuring videos of eminent historians and online exhibitions and timelines
For more information and to register for the program, email libraryaffiliates@gilderlehrman.org.
ABOUT
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History will award up to twelve grants of up to $400 to affiliate libraries for K−12 student-focused programs on American history themes or topics.
Only libraries that are members of the Gilder Lehrman Library Affiliate Program are eligible to apply for this grant. Membership in the Library Affiliate Program is free and is open to all public and university academic libraries. For more information about the program, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page here.
You can also email libraryaffiliates@gilderlehrman.org.
GRANT PERIODS
The Gilder
The Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History at the New-York Historical Society is a $50,000 prize administered by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the New-York Historical Society. Each year the award recognizes the best book on military history in the English-speaking world distinguished by its scholarship, its contribution to the literature, and its appeal to both a general and an academic audience.
Submissions
Publishers may submit as many titles as they wish, but must send at least five copies to
Michael RyanVice President and Director of the Patricia D. Klingenstein
Current and Former Students of Adams State University’s (ASU) MA in Humanities with an American History Emphasis Program
I am/was a student in ASU’s MA in Humanities program. Do I have to apply to the new Pace–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History Program?
Yes. You will need to apply to Pace University. You can access Pace’s application portal on the “To Apply” page.
Can I transfer my credits from the ASU degree program into the Pace–Gilder Lehrman program?
Yes. Through Summer 2021, all matriculated credits (and up to 12 non-matriculated credits) earned with a grade of B or better through the
The American Revolution
with Professor Denver Brunsman, George Washington University
The American Revolution is arguably the most significant event in US 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. It is a much more complex, surprising event than most Americans realize.
This course will explore the American revolutionary era, defined broadly. Participants will gain insight into new scholarly approaches to traditional subjects,
Fall 2018
Women in the American Revolution
with Professor Carol Berkin, Presidential Professor of American Colonial and Revolutionary History, CUNY Graduate Center, Baruch College
This course examines the many roles women played in the War for Independence, from the earliest protests and boycotts to the American victory at Yorktown. It also looks at the changing gender roles and ideal—from “notable housewife” to “Republican woman” spurred by women’s participation in the creation of the new republic. The course does not focus solely on white women who favored independence. It also looks at the
Gilder Lehrman Online Courses, led by eminent historians, have been running since Summer 2014. Several are now available online as Self-Paced Courses with professional development credits. Past online courses include
African American History since Emancipation, led by Professor Peniel Joseph, LBJ School of Public Affairs and the History Department, The University of Texas at Austin
The Age of Jefferson, led by Professor Peter Onuf, Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor Emeritus, Corcoran Department of History, The University of Virginia, and Senior Research Fellow at Monticello
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute is currently engaged in two national, library-based programs made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
World War I and America
World War I and America marks the 100th anniversary of American entry into World War I. It is a two-year initiative that explores the continuing relevance of the war by reading, discussing, and sharing insights into the writings of Americans who experienced it firsthand.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS AROUND THE UNITED STATES
World War I and America supports programs across the nation, a traveling exhibition, a multimedia
Thank you for your interest in the Hamilton Education Program.
High school students in Title I schools in New York City, Chicago, and select tour cities are currently eligible to participate in the program. However, even if your class is not eligible now, we are happy to keep your information in case the program expands in the future. For additional information, including eligibility, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions here.
If you are from a school, please register your interest in participating in the Hamilton Education Program here. (You must be logged in to go to the sign-up page
In October 2015, Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rockefeller Foundation, the NYC Department of Education, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute announced an educational partnership to provide 20,000 NYC Title I public school students with the opportunity to see Hamilton on Broadway and integrate the show into classroom studies.
This educational initiative, now expanded to reach 250,000 students in Title I–eligible schools nationwide, will run through 2020, and is possible thanks to support from national and local donors, including The Rockefeller
PRESS COVERAGE
The Hollywood ReporterNew York Times (Founding Era quiz)Google Blog (Hamilton Education Program + Google Exhibitions partnership)Buzzfeed News (Hamilton Education Program + Google Expeditions partnership)San Francisco ChronicleStanford Arts ReviewChicago TribuneChicago Sun-TimesNew York TimesNew York PostNew York Daily NewsNPRHuffington PostNewsweekWall Street Journal
PRESS RELEASES
Hamilton Education Program (original)Hamilton Education Program (national expansion)Hamilton Education Program’s April 26 Matinees for 5,000 Students in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco
RELATED
Below is a list of Gilder Lehrman resources related to World War I and America. Click on the link to view the resource.
Please visit www.WWIAmerica.org for complete project information and resources.
Timeline and Exhibition
World War I and America Timeline
World War I and America Centennial Exhibition
History by Time Period
History Now: The Progressive Era to the New Era, 1900-1929
History Now: Jim Crow and the Great Migration
History Now: The Politics of Reform
History Now: World War I
History Now Journal
History Now, the online journal of the Gilder Lehrman Institute, has a number of issues
ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to public service, leadership, and/or community involvement.
All applicants must be considered students in an accredited college or university.
College freshmen and sophomores must show significant interest in American history in both their high school and college coursework and extracurriculars.
College juniors and seniors must be a history major or an American studies major with an American history concentration.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
College freshmen and sophomores must submit
Two (2) letters of