Teaching American History

Teaching American History helps educators bring the past to life through primary sources, thoughtful discussion, and programs that deepen understanding of American history and government. Through its partnership with lilyPD, Teaching American History has contributed selections from its extensive collection of primary-source documents and digital resources to support the creation of classroom-ready activities centered on America’s founding. These resources pair Teaching American History’s rich historical collections with lilyPD strategies for inquiry, source analysis, writing, and project-based learning, helping educators engage students in meaningful exploration of the ideas, events, and debates that have shaped the United States.