News Ulto & Inst, 18th-Century Abbreviations: Document in a Minute Take a closer look at George Washington’s letter using 18th-century abbreviations.
News Happy 217th Birthday, Library of Congress On April 24, 1800, John Adams signed a Congressional Act authorizing the transfer of the nation’s capital from Philadelphia to Washington, DC. Tucked into this bill was a provision of funds "for the purchase of such books as may be...
News First Fridays at the Gilder Lehrman Collection Once a month, the Gilder Lehrman Institute offers teachers the opportunity to visit the Gilder Lehrman Collection for a behind-the-scenes show-and-tell with our curatorial staff. Last Friday, July 7, the curators were joined by Megan...
News The Hamilton Education Program Goes on Tour The Hamilton Education Program is going on tour for the 2017–2018 school year! As Hamilton: The Musical makes its way across America, the Hamilton Education Program will be holding special full-day programs for students in the...
News Ulysses S. Grant Dies: On This Day, July 23, 1885 On July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, a Union general in the Civil War and the 18th president of the United States, died at the age of 63. He had struggled with throat cancer for a year while rushing to finish his memoirs, the proceeds...