Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
@mapm8ker.bsky.social
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Director of Education & Outreach New American History University of Richmond
Reminder: Join us Tuesday 10/21 @ 7 PM EST for a special edition of
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
Office Hours w/ historian Ed Ayers In partnership w/ our friends from PBS & generous support from US National Archives. Register here:
bit.ly/NAHOfficeHoursOct2025
25 days ago
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Hope to see our friends from
@techncss.bsky.social
@historyed.bsky.social
@urbanhistorya.bsky.social
@historians.org
@ncph.bsky.social
@oah.org
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27 days ago
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@pbs.org
learning,
@natlhumanities.bsky.social
@techncss.bsky.social
@historyed.bsky.social
@gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
@periodicprez.bsky.social
@urbanhistorya.bsky.social
@vasocialstudies.bsky.social
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about 1 month ago
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
about 1 month ago
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
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Join us in 1 hour -Moroccan Rm
#UHA2025LA
-How might scholars and K12 educators best support studentsβ historical thinking? We have some thoughtsβ¦
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
@urbanhistorya.bsky.social
@urichmond.bsky.social
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about 1 month ago
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For all our History Matters regulars! See you all next Fridayβ¦
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about 2 months ago
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πΊοΈ π Hope to see some
@gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
TOYs, and our friends from
@historyed.bsky.social
@historians.org
@techncss.bsky.social
@socialstudies.org
@vasocialstudies.bsky.social
#sschat
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2 months ago
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New American History
2 months ago
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.
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
National Council for History Education
3 months ago
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
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Today is
#GoldenGirlsDay
! (itβs a real thing!?!!) This year= the 40th Anniversary (I feel π΅π»!) Sending a Shout Out to the Bada$$ History Women π!! (See AltText!) Tag your Golden Girls (or Guys, or anyone!) π«πβοΈπ«
4 months ago
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@vageogalliance.bsky.social
a fun πΊοΈ follow here!
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4 months ago
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@vageogalliance.bsky.social
& Virginia is well represented at the Esri User Conference 2025 Plenary this morning! A shout-out to our fearless leader, Chris Bunin and JMUβs Bob Kolvoord sharing 20 years of the geospatial Semester! ππ
#EsriUC25
4 months ago
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
5 months ago
@america250.bsky.social
this is how we support our educators, park rangers, museum interpreters and content experts! ππΌοΈπΆπ¬π§πΊοΈπΊπΈ
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
5 months ago
Many thanks to these talented Virginia educators learning history/civics/geography in the field βtraversing the Husdon River Valley region, walking and rowing their way, retracing and reframing how we think about and teach the American Revolution (and beyond)!
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
5 months ago
We owe so much to our local guides from Lake George, Ft. Ticonderoga, Museum of the Iroquois, Saratoga Natl Historical Park, NY State Museum, Albany Inst. of History & Art, & the Waterford Canal Towpath Society/Erie Canal.
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
5 months ago
Canβt 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!
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We made it to Albany yesterday & today traveled to Lake George for our week long
@vageogalliance.bsky.social
/
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
#RevXRoads
field experience w/ K12 educators, Smithsonian Rural Education & the
@nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
βStay Tuned for updates from the fieldβ¦
5 months ago
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@jbf1755.bsky.social
our friend
@historyfrog.bsky.social
was on a field trip during
#HistoryMatters
today so I was charged with posting todayβs mug reveal! β A classic courtesy of
@profkilljoy.bsky.social
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5 months ago
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
6 months ago
Day 2 of
#teacherappreciationweek
π Found this 1866 gem in the Valley of the Shadow archives, educator John Scott in πΊοΈ Augusta Co, VA:
valley.newamericanhistory.org/letters/A7114
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Augusta County: John Scott to Samuel Hunt, March 17, 1866 β Letters β The Valley of the Shadow
John Scott begins his missive to Samuel Hunt by acknowledging that he is a bad speller. He apologizes for his imperfections, but he maintains that his frustrations with spelling make him even more eag...
https://valley.newamericanhistory.org/letters/A7114
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
6 months ago
Happy
#teacherappreciationweek
! Revisiting βSchool Interrupted,β 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
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Itβs time to retire the βfield tripββhear me out! π πΊοΈ π π©π»βπ» This, and a new learning resource featuring The Wilkes Expedition β in our
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
newsletterβ¦
mailchi.mp/newamericanh...
#sschat
#civicseason
7 months ago
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@historyed.bsky.social
friendsβMissing History Matters? We are having an impromptu pajama party now on Zoom! Check our HMASDC Slack group for the link! @jbf1755 filmed us a great message πHappening NOW!
7 months ago
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If you missed this
#TPS
webinar with
@drtinaellsworth.bsky.social
and
@vannabbott.bsky.social
it was AWESOMESAUCE!! Valencia elevated a local history project with her students and took it to a new level! Bravo!! Let me know if it is okay to post a link to your slides! ππΊοΈπ©π½βπ«ποΈππ‘πππ©π»βπ»
7 months ago
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Hey
#sschat
! πΊοΈ π our friends
@civxnow.bsky.social
shared a paid podcasting opp here from KQED:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Application for Pilot Teachers - Podcasting Democracy: Understanding the Constitution to Inspire Civic Change
Help students connect the Constitution to their everyday lives with a new innovative, hands-on curriculum that centers student media-making, youth voice and civic engagement. KQEDβs Education team ...
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCzWrEI58JfHM61HVDZ3manJcgYr69RnDvSeRxwUgSxy1vMg/viewform
8 months ago
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@techncss.bsky.social
@historians.org
@socialstudieschat.bsky.social
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8 months ago
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Archives, Data, Digital Tools @ Democracy: Tools for Teaching Migration & Civic Agency Wed, April 2 @7:00 pm ET Connect historical narratives, contemporary issues, diverse migration experiences & explore migration narratives via archives, data visualization, & curated learning journeys. Register:
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Archives, Data, Digital Tools and Democracy: Tools for Teaching Migration and Civic Agency
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm ET Location: You will receive a calendar invite with a zoom link Description: Join us for an interactive and thought-provoking webinar on the power o...
https://reimaginingmigration.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3330553721715f90598de58ea&id=e3d62d9cea&e=fcb202ad8f
8 months ago
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
8 months ago
Thatβs 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
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Our latest
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
newsletter just dropped and it includes our newest collab w/
@graphichistoryco.bsky.social
!
bit.ly/NAHBetterTog...
βKendrick Knowsββ¦ and so will your students!
#sschat
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#iteachsocialstudies
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8 months ago
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Thatβs a wrap on
@historyed.bsky.social
2025! Great sessions, great people, lots of great history spaces and time to recharge with many history friends (besties and new ones, too!!) πΊοΈπ«βοΈοΏΌ
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VA well represented
@historyed.bsky.social
including keynote βWitness to Historyβ w/Cheryl Brown Henderson on Brown v Board including story of Moton HS - more here
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
:
resources.newamericanhistory.org/school-inter...
8 months ago
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Day 1 of
@historyed.bsky.social
started off at Cahokia Mounds w/
@nhtoymc.bsky.social
@historyfrog.bsky.social
@mrshistorylee.bsky.social
8 months ago
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Looking forward to joining
@historyed.bsky.social
friends and
#HMASDC
βοΈ community members in St. Louis this week! Excited to share new πΊοΈππ°ππΊπΈ from
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
and
@bunkhistory.bsky.social
!! One more sleep! π
8 months ago
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Much thanks to the
#VAForum
for hosting our
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
team this weekend! Our slides found here:
bit.ly/NAH25VAFORUM
Also proud to support our collab w/
@newamerica.org
Lisa Guernsey did a brilliant job sharing the Alexandria Library Sit In project ππ
#Freedom2Read
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#sschat
8 months ago
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#CivicLearningWeek
is really like Homecoming πππ£ and then we rev up for
#CivicSeason
- why not keep the π₯³ going and join us 4/2!
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
AND
@reimagining.bsky.social
teaming up again!!
#sschat
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8 months ago
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Getting ready to tune in to
#CivicLearningWeek
@historians.org
@icivics.bsky.social
panel at 7 pm EST. Register now!
bit.ly/AHACLW25
ππΊοΈ
#sschat
#Edusky
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: America 250 and the Landscape of History Education. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
In this Civic Learning Week event, Sarah Weicksel (Director of Research and Publications, and incoming Executive Director, American Historical Association) will moderate a conversation with iCivics Ch...
https://bit.ly/AHACLW25
8 months ago
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
8 months ago
Social Studies Teachers and Friends, We are bringing
#sschat
to Bluesky! We have a slow chat lined up for you for National Civics Learning Week. You can keep up with us at:
@socialstudieschat.bsky.social
. Want to help? If so please: Share with your friends! Tag awesome Social Studies teachers!
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
8 months ago
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
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
8 months ago
Tagging in everyone from
#EduSky
here, too! π πΊοΈ-please join us all this week for
#sschat
#CivicLearning
Week slow chat w/
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
@allsidesnow.bsky.social
@reimagining.bsky.social
@civicmuseums.bsky.social
from
@civxnow.bsky.social
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@socialstudieschat.bsky.social
@techncss.bsky.social
@historians.org
@historyed.bsky.social
#iteachsocialstudies
πΊοΈπ
@icivics.bsky.social
#sschat
#CivicLearningWeek
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8 months ago
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FREE professional learning for educators at ALL levels. The
@historians.org
VA Conference featuring a plenary session with
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
Executive Director Ed AyersβJoin us! Register here:
bit.ly/AHAVA25
#sschat
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8 months ago
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Annie Evans @MapM8ker πΊοΈππΊπΈποΈπ
New American History
9 months ago
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)
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Hope to see our friends from
#VACTE
#CUFA
and many pre-service educators!
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9 months ago
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Hearing many topics discussed at
#MSCSS
panel this morning we will explore in our afternoon session
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
! Digital humanities, inquiry, data/media literacy, nonpartisan & truthful history = ALL students see themselves in the narrative⦠Looking forward to exploring more!
9 months ago
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Looking forward to welcoming everyone to
#RVA
soon for
@historians.org
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
@bunkhistory.bsky.social
VA Conference - FREE registration
bit.ly/AHAVA25
9 months ago
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Great 1st day at Middle States Council 4 Social Studies Conference w/
@historycomics.bsky.social
@madisonteacher.bsky.social
@davidolson11.bsky.social
@msjingold.bsky.social
@sourcesquads.bsky.social
@tjmonticello.bsky.social
Looking forward to sharing
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
tomorrow! πΊοΈπππ₯
9 months ago
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Registration now open! Co-sponsored by
@historians.org
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
@bunkhistory.bsky.social
bit.ly/AHAVA25
πΊοΈπ
#sschat
#iteachsocialstudies
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9 months ago
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Regional opportunity for VA
#sschat
#iteachsocialstudies
#EduSky
K16 history peeps! (DC, MD, WV, NC etc βall welcome!!) Free registration! ππΊοΈ
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9 months ago
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Enjoying
@gliamericanhistory.bsky.social
Book Breaks with Jon White today. He recommended HS/AP educators teach w/ Lincolnβs Lyceum address. We agree!! Leveled learning resources by
@newamericanhistory.bsky.social
with
@lincolnpresfdn.bsky.social
here:
learn.newamericanhistory.org/resources?q=...
9 months ago
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Excellent day of learning about the history of Rosenwald Schools with photographer Andrew Feiler at the American Civil War museum in Appomattox, and local panelists from the Moton Museum, Rosenwald graduates and K12 educators.
9 months ago
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Hope to see many of our friends from
#VCSS
and
#VSSLC
there!
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9 months ago
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