Education
History & Civic Learning
The MHS is dedicated to strengthening K-12 education in Massachusetts and beyond by providing ever-expanding access to our unparalleled collections. We serve teachers and students through three main educational initiatives: National History Day in Massachusetts (NHD), teacher professional development, and robust online resources.
Our Impact
The MHS plays a pivotal role in addressing challenges currently facing the education sector like the need for more expansive teacher training and more equitable civic learning opportunities for students.
National History Day
National History Day is a vetted, proven program that prepares students for college, career, and active citizenship. Learn more.
Explore high-quality, vetted primary sources in our collections, organized by topic, time period, and grade span.
The MHS offers teacher training that harnesses the content knowledge of scholars and curriculum experts and emphasizes primary source exploration and peer-to-peer collaboration.
The MHS provides engaging, inquiry-based programs for students that make history meaningful and relevant.
The MHS offers educational fellowships that provide teachers and students with the opportunity to conduct intensive research in our collections.