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An ongoing reference to exhibits, events, lectures, reenactments, ceremonies, and other tributes commemorating the significance of Lincoln's life and his presidency during this 200th-year anniversary.

Lincoln Bicentennial: A Teachable Moment (updated February 24)

In Blog

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Since 1870, a total of 123 African Americans have served as U.S. Representatives or Senators.

Black Americans in Congress

In Blog

We all know the role of the wagon in westward expansion, but what of ships?

A Maritime Perspective on American Expansion, 1820-1890

In Website Reviews

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Teaching Materials

Teaching Guides

Help students understand the different types of universities and colleges in [...] »

Ask a Master Teacher

Explore tips on challenging gifted high school students, including resources [...] »

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History Content

Website Reviews

Follow the contentious election of 1896 with close to 100 political cartoons [...] »

National Resources

Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.

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Best Practices

Examples of Historical Thinking

Watch Suzannah Niepold guide TAH teachers through analyzing the differences [...] »

Using Primary Sources

Quantitative data, although seemingly daunting and impersonal, can help you [...] »

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History Quiz

Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies"

What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?

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Digital Classroom

Chronozoom is a dynamic timeline tool that presents large scale timelines in a creative way.

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Thinking Like Historians

Interactive Historical Thinking Poster (Elementary)

Historical Thinking Poster Elementary

Find strategies, quizzes, and lessons for teaching historical thinking in your classroom. | [...] »

Interactive Historical Thinking Poster (Secondary)

Historical Thinking Poster Elementary

Find strategies, quizzes, and lessons for teaching historical thinking in your classroom. | [...] »

Civil War Interactive Poster

Historical Thinking Poster Elementary

Get students thinking like historians as they learn about the Civil War! | [...] »