Teaching America's Story Together

Teaching American History is a free resource that brings together primary documents, continuing education, and community for American history teachers.

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Ready to Discuss Thomas Jefferson? Click here for more info and to register!

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be here next summer—and the best way to build your content knowledge is by joining us for a series of discussions about the complicated legacy of its author, Thomas Jefferson!

Announcing our Fall Webinar Series The Many Faces of Thomas Jefferson

We still have limited availability in our online and in person offerings. Learn more!

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Learning through discussion, led by a scholar.

Teaching American History programs are different from other teaching seminars you might attend. In our seminars, participants read primary sources from American history and spend their time in thoughtful discussion. They leave with a richer appreciation for broader themes in history and a better understanding of how to bring discussion-based learning to their own classrooms.

Upcoming Teacher Seminars

Multi-day
August 13, 2025
Indianapolis, IN
Free
Webinar
August 16, 2025
Online
Free
Multi-day
August 22, 2025
Alexandria, VA
Free
Multi-day
September 12, 2025
Rochester, NY
Free

Teachers across the country are uncovering the story of our nation.

Our Teacher Partners strengthen their American history, government, and civics classes through primary document discussion. Learn more about their experience.

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A strong foundation in primary documents

The Core Documents Volumes

Edited with commentary by leading scholars, the Core Document collections curate key primary sources that track a single theme throughout the course of American history. Available to teachers as bound paperbacks or as PDF files, they are a foundational piece to any documents-based curriculum.

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Join your fellow teachers in exploring America's history.