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Where

History

Comes Alive

Learning Through the Power of Place

National History Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school students to spend the summer exploring American History in a whole new way: through the power of place.

Five weeks
of discovery

2021 Dates will be announced soon

Students will walk in the footsteps of leaders who helped define and shape the American story and focus on critical events in our history – the creation of the Constitution, political division leading to Civil War, Martin Luther King’s fight for civil rights and voting rights, and women’s struggle for equal rights in America – while relating our country’s history to the serious challenges we face as a country today.

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Our Unique Experiences

In the region surrounding the Nation’s Capital

Proudly supported by

Ken Burns

Click below to watch a short video from Ken.
Article

Harvard Magazine features Academy President

Harvesting History: William Sellers aims to expose a new generation to America’s origins
Schedule

Guest Speakers

Learn from nationally known guest speakers
Itinerary

Historic Site Visits

Learn about the historic sites Academy students will visit
  • Educate

    Educating the leaders of tomorrow to reflect on where our nation has been

  • Engage

    Engaging students in the rights and responsibilities of American Citizenship

  • Inspire

    Inspiring independent thought on the importance of history in our own lives


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Your Journey begins here

Experience history first hand at the National History Academy. Walk in the footsteps of leaders who helped define and shape the American story, and use their words as inspiration as you explore the meaning of history in your own life.

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