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...
View ArticleThe Importance of U.S. Customs
When most Americans think about U.S. Customs today, they probably imagine answering questions at the airport or at border crossings about their stay in a foreign country. While that is one of its major...
View ArticleDecember Education Programs
Today’s post comes from Renee Rhodes, social media intern in our Education and Public Programs division. The holidays are quickly approaching, followed closely by the end of the year. But we still have...
View ArticleNational Archives Documents in New iPad App–The New Immigrants: NYC 1880-1924
Over thirty National Archives documents are part of a free educational app for the iPad called the New Immigrants: NYC 1880-1924. Created by the New York City Department of Education (via app...
View Article25th Anniversary New York City 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...
View ArticleCongratulations NHD Winners!
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...
View ArticleSharing Our Teaching Resources: Evenings of Exploration
We hosted our annual open houses for educators at the National Archives in Washington, DC, on September 24th, and at the National Archives at New York City on October 15th. Educators from various...
View ArticleJoin us at NCSS!
The 95th National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference starts next month in New Orleans. Please join us for the following sessions: Amending America: Some Assembly Required The Bill...
View ArticleTitanic Traveling Trunks Available
Titanic traveling trunks aim to teach students how to examine artifacts and compare the past to the present.
View ArticleAmerican Indian Boarding School Workshop on January 29
If you're in the New York City area, join us for the workshop "American Indian Boarding School Experience" on Monday, January 29th from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Smithsonian National Museum of the...
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