As #GeographyAwareness Week comes to a close, we hope you will take time to explore our inquiry-based Learning Resources, with step by step directions on how to navigate our maps, explore Bunk/Bunk Places and topics related to Human Geography. 🗺️ 🧳 📜 💡

Day 4 of #GeographyAwareness Week - museums as civic learning spaces. Place-based learning =students connect space, place & change over time. Instead of a field trip, plan field experiences: connect to prior knowledge, inquiry and local history. Where will you explore today? 🗺️

Happy #GISDay! Day 3 #GeographyAwareness Week celebrates geospatial tools & resources. Check out Southern Journey, our digital companion site to Ed Ayers’ book, “Southern Journey: The Migrations of the American South, 1790–2020” built as an ArcGIS StoryMap dsl.richmond.edu/southernjour...

Day 2 of #GeographyAwarenessWeek, we’re highlighting @bunkhistory.bsky.social Bunk Places. Search Bunk spatially to see how current events are connected across space & time, dig into history, geography, civics & more through a geospatial lens ...check it out! www.bunkhistory.org/places #sschat 🗺️ 🍎

Mappy Geography Awareness Week! 🗺️ This week I will highlight some of our map-themed resources. Our UR DSL creates amazing digital humanities projects—many accessible in our digital atlas, American Panorama. Which map will you explore first? dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/

Join us NOW -Ed Ayers and David Blight on @thenewrepublic.bsky.social

One more session today at 9 am #TXCSS -dig into free digital humanities tools and resources & learn how maps, archives, and current events help students become storytellers of their own communities 📰📜🗺️🏘️

Early birds! Join us #TXCSS2025 this morning in Rock Hill at 8 AM for free digital resources to enhance your TX/US History, and Civics/Govt classes -how do we help students see themselves in the story of America?

Join us Tues 10/21 at 7PM EST for a discussion with historian Ed Ayers -How might we frame @america250.bsky.social in the classroom? bit.ly/NAHOfficeHou...

Join us Tuesday 10/21 for a special edition of @newamericanhistory.bsky.social Office Hours with historian Ed Ayers - In partnership with our friends from APT/PBS and other historical sites/museum partners Register here: bit.ly/NAHOfficeHoursOct2025

#UHA2025LA —Enjoyed viewing all the #digitalhumanities projects and supporting our @urichmond.bsky.social DSL Director Rob Nelson sharing their latest mapping work in progress- “Fires of Empire”

Historians @dblight.bsky.social w/Ed Ayers & guests talk re: the future of history education 11/3 🗺️🍎 #sschat @thenewrepublic.bsky.social : www.eventbrite.com/x/1735550380...

In 90 minutes, join us for the @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social “Inside the Vault” session with historian Ed Ayers —register here: www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/i...

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York was the site of one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history. The tragedy that occurred there on March 25, 1911, marked a major turning point in labor history and helped establish modern-day workplace safety standards.

Teaching history means asking tough questions and uncovering new perspectives. This fall, NCHE is offering back-to-school webinars to put those ideas into action. Please share so history educators in need of great PD can find the support they deserve. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/WhembxH

Join us September 4, 2025, 7-8pm —Our friends at the @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social will host a discussion on the Battle of Antietam & the Road to the Emancipation Proclamation w/ Ed Ayers! Teachers, students, & everyone who ♥️ history are welcome! Registration Link: bit.ly/InsideTheVau...

Hope you will join us tomorrow at 8:30 am PDT in Grand Ballroom Salon 4 -Marriott #EsriUC2025 where we will share how New American History harnesses the power of GIS and digital storytelling tools to explore data literacy and uncover hidden histories.

Can’t think of a better way to support the #CivicSeason this year than helping lead a weeklong field experience for educators with our friends from the @vageogalliance.bsky.social, @newamericanhistory.bsky.social, the Smithsonian Rural Education initiative, & @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.gy!

As we help launch the #CivicSeason, on Juneteenth, we revisit this episode of “The Future of America’s Past,” filmed at the Emancipation Oak 🌳 in Hampton VA. futureofamericaspast.com/season1-epis...

We finish celebrating #teacherappreciationweek 🍎w/ our own @mapm8ker.bsky.social visiting @WilsonPresLib & @woolly_wilson to learn more PD opportunities at Presidential Libraries. Where have presidents traveled abroad? Learn more about this & elections from @UR_DSL 🗺️ and @bunkhistory.bsky.social 🐑🇺🇸

On Day 4 of #teacherappreciationweek we map 🗺️ excerpts on #teachers in Bunk: www.bunkhistory.org/tags/ideas/3.... Explore these excerpts to make more historical connections 🍎 @bunkhistory.bsky.social

As we continue to celebrate #teacherappreciationweek we honor Mary S. Peake and other teachers who led the way for edicational opportunities for ALL! Learn more about her work at Hampton U and here: resources.newamericanhistory.org/freedom-s-fo... #FreedomsFortress 🍎 🗺️

Day 2 of #teacherappreciationweek 🍎 Found this 1866 gem in the Valley of the Shadow archives, educator John Scott in 🗺️ Augusta Co, VA: valley.newamericanhistory.org/letters/A7114

Happy #teacherappreciationweek! Revisiting “School Interrupted,” about the Moton High School walkout led by Barbara Johns, which later became part of the Brown v. Board decision. Barbara was inspired by her teacher, Miss Davenport. resources.newamericanhistory.org/school-inter... #sschat 🗺️ 🍎

Happy Free Comic Book Day! Celebrating our friends and collaborators @graphichistoryco.bsky.social and @nycdoe.bsky.social Civics for All Comics Group! www.bunkhistory.org/resources/th... 🗺️ 🍎  #FreeComicBookDay

Check out our latest newsletter featuring a post from @mapm8ker.bsky.social It’s time to retire the “field trip”—hear me out! 🚌 🗺️ 🍎 👩🏻‍💻 Plus a new learning resource featuring The Wilkes Expedition ⚓ … mailchi.mp/newamericanh... #sschat #civicseason

Happy Earth 🌍 Day! A shout-out to Susan Fenimore Cooper as she wrote in Rural Hours 📖 :

📣 @gliamericanhistory.bsky.social launched the free AP AfAmStudiesGuide, #historyed for students/teachers. We’re honored to have contributed to this expert-curated guide—w/resources from @newamericanhistory.bsky.social & @bunkhistory.bsky.social. 🔗 www.gilderlehrman.org/ap-african-a...

Join us this evening with our friends from @reimagining.bsky.social as we explore Archives, Data, Digital Tools and Democracy: Tools for Teaching Migration and Civic Agency bit.ly/NAHXRM 🗺️ 🍎 #sschat #EduSky

That’s a wrap on our inaugural @historians.org VA Conference! Many thanks to all our co-hosts, presenters, participants & students volunteers! @newamericanhistory.bsky.social @bunkhistory.bsky.social & the Gardner Institute

Day 1 of the @historians.org VA conference was a joyful gathering of scholars, educators, curators, archivists and students! Looking forward to continuing the conversation today!

#Edusky sharing here—“Kendrick Knows” and now so do you! bit.ly/NAHBetterTog...

Thanks to all who attended our session at NCHE today—Here are the slides for everyone to share! bit.ly/NAH25NCHE

Thanks to all of our co-hosts & participants who joined us this week for #sschat #CivicLearningWeek slow chat! 🗺️🍎 Follow & stay connected to New American History @newamericanhistory.bsky.social Visit www.newamericanhistory.org & our partners @bunkhistory.bsky.social @myhnn.bsky.social

Our final slow chat Q5 —from New American History @newamericanhistory.bsky.social Q5 How can we be reflective patriots, seeking reform while still loving America, its complex forms of politics and civic life, and its still-unrealized ideals? Add #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses

Keep the spirit of #sschat #CivicLearningWeek going all season long! Join us April 2nd @7pm ET for “Archives, Data, Digital Tools & Democracy: Tools for Teaching Migration & Civic Agency!” w/ our friends @reimagining.bsky.social Register: bit.ly/NAHXRM

Q4 of this week’s #CLW slow chat is hosted by our friends at Every Museum a Civic Museum @civicmuseums.bsky.social Q4 How has civic participation changed throughout American history? How has it stayed the same? Add A4 and #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses

Our Day 3 slow chat is hosted by our friends at Re-Imagining Migration @reimagining.bsky.social Q3 How can I engage as a member of my local, state, national, & global community? What opportunities for participation do I already have, & how can I engage with them? Add A2 #sschat #CivicLearningWeek

How do MS/HS educators teach #America250 ? Join us tonight! 7 pm EST #CivicLearningWeek panel with @historians.org @icivic.bsky.social Register here: bit.ly/AHACLW25

Day 2 of our #sschat #CivicLearningWeek slow chat: Q2 is hosted by our friends at MoreLikeUS.org Q2 Why are civil disagreement and toleration of differing views important? Remember to add A2 and #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses 🗺️🍎 www.morelikeus.org

How do MS/HS educators teach the American Revolution? 🗺️ @historians.org & @iCivics.bsky.social are joining forces: #civiclearningweek webinar w/ panelists Sarah Jones Weicksel, Emma Humphries, Ed Ayers, David Blight, & Katharina Matro #America250 March 11, 2025, at 7 PM EST bit.ly/AHACLW25

Q1 is hosted by our friends at AllSides @allsidesnow.bsky.social Q1 When and where have leaders and changemakers emerged in American history? What has motivated them and prepared them for civic engagement? Be sure to add A1 and #sschat #CivicLearningWeek to your responses 🗺️🍎

Welcome to #sschat slow chat — All this week we are celebrating #CivicLearningWeek! 🗺️🍎 We will post a new question each day using the Q1/A1 format-you join in on your own timeframe (be sure to add both hashtags).

We are excited to help kick off #CivicLearningWeek with 2 big events! All week, check here for a new #sschat slow chat question! On Tuesday, join our Exec. Director Ed Ayers and fellow panelists with our friends from @historians.org @icivics.bsky.social (register here: bit.ly/AHACLW25

Who registered to join us? This FREE learning conference is open to all educators (not just from VA, not just @historians.org members). Let’s build new K16 partnerships! Our @newamericanhistory.bsky.social and @bunkhistory.bsky.social team looks forward to welcoming everyone to #RVA 🗺️🍎 #sschat

March 11, 2025, 07:00 p.m. ET #CivicLearningWeek Panel: Sarah Weicksel @historians.bky.social moderating a convo w/ @iCivics.bsky.social Emma Humphries, historians Edward Ayers @newamericanhistory.bsky.social @urichmond.bsky.social & David Blight @oah.org Katharina Matro (Walter Johnson High School)

Are you in the DMV? (DC MD VA) Please join us for this collaboration with the @historians.org : bit.ly/AHAVA25 —Free! Co-hosted by @newamericanhistory.bsky.social and @bunkhistory.bsky.social! Free to all K16 educators 🗺️🍎

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Richmond!

We are celebrating our 5th Anniversary today! Check out our StoryMap and join the celebration! 🎉 bit.ly/NAHByTheNumb... 🗺️🍎 #sschat #iteachhistory #EduSky

We are celebrating our 5th Anniversary today! Check out our StoryMap and join the celebration! 🎉 bit.ly/NAHByTheNumb... 🗺️🍎 #sschat #iteachhistory #EduSky