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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
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Hello, Bluesky! We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge and understanding of American history through programs for teachers, students, and the general public. Visit gilderlehrman.org to learn more.
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Join us for #BookBreaks with Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward on November 9 at 2 p.m. ET. They'll discuss "The American Revolution: An Intimate History," the companion book to the highly anticipated six-part documentary, which will premiere on PBS on Nov. 16.

Register: gilderlehrman.org/bookbreaks
Join us for #BookBreaks today at 2 pm ET! Jeffrey Rosen will discuss "The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America."

Register: https://ow.ly/VeZX50XwxHw
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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2/4 @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social has made history in so many ways but the Hamilton Education Program is the crown jewel. Over ONE MILLION students have participated in #EduHam diving into primary sources and telling the stories of our Founding Era through their own songs, poems, raps, and scenes.
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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1/4 What an incredible afternoon @trinitychurchnyc.bsky.social when over 400 NYC public school students joined @lin-manuel.bsky.social and @kenlburns.bsky.social for a master class in American history! Featured were our EduHam students!
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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4/4 Grateful to @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social, and @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social for making programs like EduHam possible. When our young people see themselves in history, they become the storytellers of our future.
November 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We're partnering with NYC Tourism + Conventions on The Founded By NYC Student Competition for grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. One winner will receive a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fWRQ50X4WKy
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today on #BookBreaks: Keisha N. Blain discusses "Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights." This is a free online program for history enthusiasts of all ages. Join us at 2 pm ET! Register here: https://ow.ly/oeGt50Xsnbo
November 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We're partnering with NYC Tourism + Conventions on The Founded By NYC Student Competition for grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. One winner will receive a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fWRQ50X4WKy
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy #VeteransDay! This World War I photo of African American soldiers is a new acquisition from the Gilder Lehrman Collection (GLC10206). It was taken in front of the Grant Theater at Camp Saint-Sulpice, located near Bordeaux, France.

If you recognize anyone, please DM us. We want to learn more!
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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At the 2025 #NHTOY celebration, my former student Natalie spoke in my honor. 💛

“Ms. Abbott never stops believing in her students who they are, and who they can and will be.”

Reminding us that history is never the past and that’s the work I’ll always stand by. @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Last evening was amazing, the recognition of my life's work was gratifying and humbling as I know my voice is a echo of other history teachers. #NHTOY #NHTOY2025 @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Join us for #InsidetheVault on November 6 at 7 pm ET. Our curators will discuss the Gettysburg Address with Dr. Jonathan White of Christopher Newport University.

This is a free online program for history enthusiasts of all ages. Register: gilderlehrman.org/insidethevault
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We're partnering with NYC Tourism + Conventions on The Founded By NYC Student Competition for grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. One winner will receive a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fWRQ50X4WKy
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Explore #ElectionDay resources from the Gilder Lehrman Institute! They include videos from #InsidetheVault and #BookBreaks, Kahoot! quizzes, online exhibitions, lesson plans, and more.

➡️ https://ow.ly/6c4050XmBYK
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Join us for #BookBreaks with Ken Burns and Geoffrey C. Ward on November 9 at 2 p.m. ET. They'll discuss "The American Revolution: An Intimate History," the companion book to the highly anticipated six-part documentary, which will premiere on PBS on Nov. 16.

Register: gilderlehrman.org/bookbreaks
November 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth is observed in November to highlight the culture, traditions, and achievements of the nation’s original inhabitants and their descendants. Learn more with resources from the Gilder Lehrman Institute! https://ow.ly/bKVa50XlNeN
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We're partnering with NYC Tourism + Conventions on The Founded By NYC Student Competition for grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. One winner will receive a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fWRQ50X4WKy
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We're partnering with NYC Tourism + Conventions on The Founded By NYC Student Competition for grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. One winner will receive a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fWRQ50X4WKy
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Last week, we recognized Tyson Reeder as the winner of this year’s George Washington Prize for his book “Serpent in Eden: Foreign Meddling and Partisan Politics in James Madison’s America.” Here are a few photos from the event.

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October 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We're partnering with NYC Tourism + Conventions on The Founded By NYC Student Competition for grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. One winner will receive a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fWRQ50X4WKy
October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thank you so much to the National Museum of the American Indian for hosting our staff for a tour highlighting Native history in NYC!
October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We're partnering with NYCTourism.bsky.social on The Founded By NYC Student Competition. Students in grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA are encouraged to participate. One student will win a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

https://ow.ly/YZJ450WWZvL
October 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're partnering with NYC Tourism + Conventions on The Founded By NYC Student Competition for grades 7–12 in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. One winner will receive a full-day experience, including a performance of Hamilton in NYC with their class.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/fWRQ50X4WKy
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join us for #InsidetheVault today at 7 pm ET! Dr. Manisha Sinha joins our curators to discuss The American Anti-Slavery Almanac for 1839. This is a free online program for history enthusiasts of all ages. Register: www.gilderlehrman.org/itv-registra...
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We are thrilled to present this year’s George Washington Prize to Tyson Reeder for his book “Serpent in Eden: Foreign Meddling and Partisan Politics in James Madison’s America”

This award is presented in partnership with George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Washington College.
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Great crowd tonight at this year’s George Washington Prize ceremony. We’re especially happy to have 4 finalists in the room with us!
October 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM