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.
New DocsTeach Activity: The Night Before D-Day
We commemorate the 70th anniversary with an activity focusing on two documents related to the Allied invasion of June 6, 1944.
The First Act of the First Congress
The First Congress faced numerous tasks, but one thing was so important that it was the first act signed into law.
Teaching with Artifacts: What Edith Galt Wilson’s Suit Can Teach Students about World War I and Women in America
Students feel like detectives on a mission to discover what they can learn about history when they learn with artifacts.
“A New Day For LBJ” Workshop at the LBJ Library
Register for this workshop exploring the museum at the LBJ Libary in Austin, TX. Topics include primary sources in the classroom, pre- and post-visit activities, and content covered in the exhibits.
Fall Graduate Course from National History Day
This coming fall, our partner National History Day (NHD) will offer graduate coursework for teachers for the first time: Introduction to Project-Based Learning through the National History Day Curriculum Framework. It's part of their expansion of professional development for Social Studies teachers, English teachers, and School Librarians. In an effort to reach a larger number and … Continue reading Fall Graduate Course from National History Day
National Teacher Appreciation Day #ThankATeacher
#ThankATeacher today for National Teacher Appreciation Day!
“His Highness, The President” and the First Congress: Moving Toward Republicanism
A congressional debate in 1789 about a title of nobility for the president was a turning point toward republicanism.
Making their Mark on DocsTeach
The National Archives records can illustrate the many ways people have “made their mark” on history.