@NewAmericanHist

We all live in history every moment of our lives. New American History is committed to helping students see how current events take their shape from history.

 University of Richmond
newamericanhistory.org
Joined June 2019
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So honored today to be part of a day long symposium today recognizing the 10th anniversary of the UR DSL Digital Humanities project, Mapping Inequality.
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Many scholars from across the country joined us to share how this project influenced their own scholarship and brought discussions about race, fair housing, public policy, climate and social justice into their classrooms and communities. 🗺️🏘️🌳🛣️ #JeffersonScholarsFoundation
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Explore @HOLCRedlining dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/re…
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day explore the founding era from the Native American perspective with @NewAmericanHist and @TJMonticello new video archive, “States of Independence”: states.newamericanhistory.or…

Native Americans

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Thanks to all who joined us today for “History Matters (and so does coffee)!”☕️ with @jbf1755 and @MapM8ker in support of the #WeWantMoreHistory campaign! If you missed today’s episode check it out here: youtube.com/live/sxN45Af9yAQ…
The We Want More History logo. Pictured: Host Joanne Freeman and moderator Annie Evans (wearing a WWMH logo shirt).

ALT The We Want More History logo. Pictured: Host Joanne Freeman and moderator Annie Evans (wearing a WWMH logo shirt).

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Join us every week at 10 AM EST on YouTube live: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Introducing BUNK Episodes!! 🎧🎤🎙️!! Check it out and send us your best history-themed podcast recs! 🎧🎙️ bunkhistory.org/podcasts #sschat
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Read more about it on @bunkhistory !! bunkhistory.org/resources/a-…

A Brief History of History Podcasting

Charting the evolution of the genre from 2004–2026.

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Is your class ready to take the @bunkhistory Constitution Day Challenge? Share your Bunk connections and collections with us via social media or email—details here: resources.newamericanhistory…
Images from Bunkhistory.org including a Bunk collection and connection, a map, and a Manzanar barracks.

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We are delighted to share our newest project, STATES OF INDEPENDENCE, in collaboration with @TJMonticello and timed to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. states.newamericanhistory.or… #sschat #APUSH – at Richmond, VA
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Join @NewAmericanHist Exec Director @edward_l_ayers & Beverly Gage discussing her travelogue book. A live broadcast August 5, 2026, 6:00-7:15p.m.EST.  Educators use discount code “AMERICA” for 10% off! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #sschat
Images of book cover, historians Beverly Hage and Ed Ayers, logos for American Ancestors and New American History.

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Huge shoutout to the @flhistoryed conference organizers, presenters and attendees for their hospitality —enjoyed the keynotes sessions and fellow presenters’ sessions. Hope to see many of you in RI for @historyed 2027 conference! 🗺️📜📖🏛️ #FLCHE2026
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Help us congratulate our Executive Director, @edward_l_ayers, on his recent appointment by Gov. Spanberger to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). news.richmond.edu/releases/a…

University of Richmond President Emeritus Ed Ayers Appointed to State Council of Higher Education...

Ayers will fill SCHEV’s newly established seat representing Virginia’s nonprofit private colleges and serve as a dedicated representative for independent colleges and universities.

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Congratulations @sanbenito on your 9 #Emmy nominations. Teach this history! resources.newamericanhistory…
Comic of entertainer Bad Bunny in a tuxedo with a PR flag in the background. Logos for New American History and the Graphic History Co included.

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More collaborations with @GraphicHisCo and others with our #CivicSeason evergreen resources -host your own history #ComicCon resources.newamericanhistory…

The Civic Season 2026: ComicCon A250 Edition • New American History

At New American History, we're committed to helping students see how current events take their shape from history. Our tools and resources are free and freely available to all educators, intended to...

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As we navigate A250 and look towards the future, it is a good time to Upgrade Your American History! @edward_l_ayers has a few thoughts… #CivicSeason Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸📜🏛️ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Upgrading Your American History: A How-To Series by Ed Ayers

A 5-part series from Ed Ayers, New American History, and Bunk—preventative maintenance for our shared American history.

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🎉Celebrating the #CivicSeason🇺🇸 with our friends from @tjmonticello 🏛️ - check out our archives of past and present free resources! 📜 resources.newamericanhistory…
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Engage your students in the history happening today, all around them—Our colleagues @bunkhistory now have over 15,000 sources integrated into the archive, connecting past & present. These include our @UR_DSL maps and @edward_l_ayers travelogue. bunkhistory.org/resources?so…
Image of the Bunkhistory.org resources with thumbnail images of most recent excerpts, and filters to narrow your search by time, content or category. 15,000 resources to pull from in this most recent search.

ALT Image of the Bunkhistory.org resources with thumbnail images of most recent excerpts, and filters to narrow your search by time, content or category. 15,000 resources to pull from in this most recent search.

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Happy #CivicLearningWeek! A few of our “greatest hits” to jumpstart your week! learn.newamericanhistory.org…
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