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Teachers at 2017 open house

Educators Open House in Washington, DC

by Stephanie, posted in Distance Learning, Exhibits, National History Day, Online Tools, Professional Development, Programs, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

DC metro area educators are invited to attend an open house at the National Archives on September 12.

Golden Spike Ceremony

New Resources: Transcontinental Railroad, Revolutionary War, WWII, and a Youth Art Competition

by Stephanie, posted in Contest, Partner Organizations, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Discover new primary sources and teaching activities on DocsTeach. Learn about an art competition for grades 4-6.

Congratulations NHD Winners!

by hchisholm2, posted in National History Day, Research, Student Visits

To those students who were involved in National History Day this year, a job well done! We are especially delighted to send our warmest congratulations to students who attended workshops or researched at our National Archives or Presidential Library locations and took their projects all the way to the national contest in College Park, MD, last … Continue reading Congratulations NHD Winners!

25th Anniversary New York City History Day!

by czarr, posted in National History Day

Last month, over 400 students from across New York City participated in the 25th anniversary of New York City History Day.  This annual contest is hosted and organized by the Museum of the City of New York. After months of researching their topics and crafting their performance, exhibit, documentary, website or essay, students in grades 6 … Continue reading 25th Anniversary New York City History Day!