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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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A national nonprofit promoting American history education. Home to the Gilder Lehrman Collection and EduHam.

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📖Sunday on #BookBreaks: Ellen Carol DuBois discusses her book, "Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Revolutionary Life." Join us October 18 at 2 pm ET! This is a free online program for history enthusiasts of all ages.

Register at the link in our bio or at gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks

@hachetteus
#americanhistory #americanhistoryeducation #nonfiction #booktalk #bookchat #historians #historybooks by @gilderlehrman

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🌟High school students are invited to join us for a special live Zoom conversation with historian Denver Brunsman of George Washington University, author of "George Washington and His World: Enslaver, Revolutionary, President."

Professor Brunsman will talk about his work as a historian, the process of researching and writing history, and what it’s like to spend your days investigating the past.

This program is free and open to all high school students.

💻Join us Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Register at the link in our bio!

#studentopportunities #americanhistory #socialstudiesteacher #historyteacher #historyteachersofinstagram #apexams #apush #booktalk #historiansofinstagram by @gilderlehrman

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Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day! Explore the Gilder Lehrman Institute's primary sources, videos, essays, and lesson plans that highlight the experiences of Indigenous people in U.S. history.

Learn more at the link in our bio or at gilderlehrman.org/historical-holidays.

#americanhistoryeducation #classroomresources #historyeducation by @gilderlehrman

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Join us for the 2026 National History Teacher of the Year Ceremony, honoring Aditi Mehta Doshi and exceptional educators across the country. The award will be presented by Dr. David Blight, professor of history and director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition at Yale University

The ceremony will be held Monday, November 9 at 5:00 pm at the Yale Club in New York City. Reserve your tickets at gilderlehrman.org or at the link in our bio. by @gilderlehrman

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📖This week on #BookBreaks, Matthew Pinsker (Dickinson College) discusses his book "Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln." Join us October 11 at 2 pm ET! This is a free online program for history enthusiasts of all ages.

Register at the link in our bio or at gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks

@w.w.norton
#historians #historybooks #americanhistory #booktalk #bookchat #historyeducation by @gilderlehrman

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🏫Teachers: Claim this month's Affiliate School Offer while you can!

This month, the Gilder Lehrman Institute is pleased to offer teachers a free copy of "Equal to the Task." Ken Chenault’s upcoming memoir reflects on his own American story to become one of the country’s leading businessmen.

Go to gilderlehrman.org/affiliate to learn more. Not an affiliate? Visit our website to create a free account!

#AmericanHistory #historyeducation #classroomresources #teachers #apush #historyteacher by @gilderlehrman

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We are pleased to announce that Richard Bell has been named the 2026 George Washington Prize winner for his book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.

Please join us in congratulating Richard Bell for this accomplishment and honoring his important scholarship on the American founding era.

This award is presented in partnership with @mount_vernon and @washcoll.

Learn more at the link in our bio.

@riverheadbooks
#BookPrizes #AmericanHistory #HistoryEducation #GWBP by @gilderlehrman

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Celebrating the 2026 George Washington Prize! Congratulations to all the finalists and to this year’s winner, Richard Bell, for his brilliant book ‘The American Revolution and the Fate of the World’!

#georgewashingtonprize #gwp #historybooks by @gilderlehrman

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Our team is excited to be at #TFA35 representing the Hamilton Education Program #EduHam. We’re celebrating 11 years of partnership with @lin_manuel and @hamiltonmusical bringing American history to life through primary sources and the performing arts. Stop by booth 316 to learn how you can use EduHam in the classroom and win a trip for your students to see HAMILTON on Broadway. Shout out to @vegalteno and @drluz_ for their continued support of American history and civics education. by @gilderlehrman

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📖This Sunday on #BookBreaks, @loisromano discusses her book "An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln." Join us October 4 at 2 pm ET! This is a free online program for history enthusiasts of all ages.

Register at the link in our bio or by visiting gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks!

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#historians #historybooks #americanhistory #booktalk #bookchat #historyeducation by @gilderlehrman

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We are pleased to announce that the 2026 National History Teacher of the Year is Aditi Mehta Doshi of Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (SOCES) Magnet in Reseda, California.

Please join us in congratulating Aditi! A ceremony in her honor will take place on Monday, November 9, at the Yale Club in New York City.

Learn more at the link in our bio or gilderlehrman.org/nhtoy

#NHTOY #HTOY #NHTOY2026
@socesknights @laschools @casocialstudies by @gilderlehrman

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📣Join us for #BookBreaks this October! Every Sunday, we interview a renowned scholar and discuss their recent work, followed by a Q&A with the at-home audience. We hope to see you there!

Register for our October series at gilderlehrman.org/book-breaks! by @gilderlehrman

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