WELCOME
Welcome to History Unfolded: US Newspapers and the Holocaust, a project of the United States Holocaust Museum. History Unfolded asks students, teachers, and history buffs to help us discover what information was available to Americans about the Holocaust as it was happening and how Americans responded to that information. Read More
Are you interested in implementing History Unfolded in the classroom, but are unsure how to get started? If so, this quick step-by-step guide is for you! Read More
Are you a librarian, archivist or educator seeking new ways to engage your community with collections? If so, Hosting a History Unfolded Research Sprint is for you. Read More
Here are some of the most popular questions we’ve answered for teachers about History Unfolded. We hope they will be helpful for you, too. Read More
Are you looking for an educational project where you can help the US Holocaust Memorial Museum learn more about the Holocaust? If so, watch this short video from a teacher who has used History Unfolded in her classroom. Read More
In this segment, History Unfolded educators across the country share practical steps on how to get your students started on authentic research using newspaper collections at local libraries.
In this segment, History Unfolded educators across the country share why they chose to adopt the History Unfolded project, despite the challenges of trying to “fit something new” into their curriculum.
In this segment, high school teacher Sophia Sapozhnikov shares her reflections on what educators gain from implementing History Unfolded in the classroom. Read More
Meet Ms. Perry
Like most educators around the country, Jaymie Perry, a middle school teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Grand Rapids, Michigan is not in it for the money. Or the fame. Or even the long summer vacations. Ms. Perry believes in the value of providing students with real-world educational experiences which will advance their opportunities in life. Read More
It All Started with a Tweet
One morning in early February 2016, (now former) History Unfolded project lead Elissa Frankle stumbled upon Professor Matthew Delmont’s project Black Quotidian on Twitter. Dr. Delmont was then teaching at Arizona State University.
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