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Category: Programs
Constitution Day: Application in the Classroom
Take ideas for classroom activities from these Constitution Day family activities at the National Archives.
Using Primary and Secondary Sources in NHD Projects
This video covers the differences in primary and secondary sources, how to use primary sources, how to find primary sources, and what judges are looking for in annotated bibliographies and process papers.
October Education Programs
Join us during October at one of our upcoming education programs—either on site or in conjunction with one of our partner organizations.
Free NHD Webinar on Primary Sources on October 7th
Learn more about how primary sources can be used successfully in NHD projects. Join us, along with NHD and the White House Historical Association, on October 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
September 9th NHD Kick-off Webinar with National History Day and the White House Historical Association
Join us to explore the Leadership and Legacy theme. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome!
Explorer’s Night at the Archives: A History Sleepover
During our second history overnight, more than 100 guests participated in hands-on activities, visited with historical personalities—and enjoyed pancakes!
A Night at the National Archives at New York City
Family History. Archival Adventures. Free giveways. And Theodore Roosevelt. What do these things have in common? All are available at the National Archives at New York City on June 24th. The National Archives at New York City will participate in the Night at the Museums as part of this year’s River to River festival. Lower … Continue reading A Night at the National Archives at New York City
Distance Learning with the National Archives
We can bring the National Archives to you...virtually. Next school year, we'll have a whole new menu of programs.
Records of the Monuments Men at the National Archives
Films based on major historical events are often based on records from the National Archives. This is especially true with the upcoming film “The Monuments Men” which opens this Friday, February 7th.