A Lesson from the Founders for Constitution Day Americans in our day think “transparency” in government essential to its efficient and wholesome operation. The delegates to the Constitutional Convention did not entirely agree. They understood that secrecy encourages careful deliberation...
Katherine Thrailkill considered careers in drama, law, and hi-tech sales before realizing all her interests and experiences pointed her toward teaching social studies. She would help students gain political efficacy—the knowledge and confidence they need to make their voices count in...
By Dr. Jacqueline Shin, MHT National Register Assistant We are excited to announce that the Pomonkey Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places! Located in Charles County, the upper portion of Pomonkey developed into an African...
Elizabeth Eckford attempting to enter Little Rock School on September 4, 1957. Johnny Jenkins, United Press. Library of Congress. Two well-known black and white photographs depict the struggle to end racial segregation in Southern schools that continued after the Supreme...
Discussion of primary documents. A supportive and engaged group of educators. Historic locations. Free professional development. What more could you ask for? Applications open soon for our Spring 2025 Multi Day Seminars! We are hosting seminars on a variety of...
This summer marks the sixtieth anniversary of a watershed season of civil rights organizing across the state of Mississippi. Referenced internally as the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project and advertised as the Mississippi Freedom Project, this period has since been memorialized as...
By Elizabeth Hughes, MHT Director MHT staff early in Rodney’s tenure. It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of J. Rodney Little, director of the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) from 1978 until his...
We were sad to learn last week that Mike Bisenius, a 2022 graduate of the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program, has passed away after a brief, intense illness. Mike was a highly dedicated teacher. Last fall we...
By Lara Westwood, Librarian Detail from Outline Map of Anne Arundel Co, and Fifteen Miles Around Baltimore Maryland showing the 1820 lighthouse sites. (Library of Congress) Each year, the nation’s lighthouses are celebrated on August 7th. The holiday commemorates the...
Staff and faculty members at Teaching American History have heard from our teacher partners that they want nonpartisan election resources that elevate classroom discourse beyond political bickering and horse race coverage. 2024 marks the 60th time that Americans have gone...
