To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, National History Day is introducing a new webinar series, Revolutionary Ideals: Understanding 250 Years of American Principles. This series, developed in partnership with the American Historical Association, will run from April 2026 to March 2027. The series will explore revolutionary ideals and their evolution across U.S. history.
Funded by a generous grant through the U.S. Department of Education, NHD will guarantee space for at least two teachers from every NHD affiliate to participate in the program. Participants can earn 90 professional development hours or three graduate extension credits from the University of San Diego at no cost.
Each module will include primary and secondary source readings, one academic task, one pedagogical application, and a live webinar with a leading historian. The modules are spaced across a year to allow teachers time to complete the tasks and process the content.