America at 250 Study Day

This bespoke study day invites A-level history students to explore the ideas, conflicts and contradictions that shaped the American Revolution. Through hands-on engagement with rare archival material from the Library’s rich collections, students will investigate the causes, events and consequences of the Revolution from a range of perspectives.

From liberty and empire to protest, race and political identity, the day will encourage students to think critically about how revolutions are remembered, contested and reinterpreted across time.

Featuring talks and interactive sessions led by leading academics and archivists, the study day offers students the opportunity to encounter history beyond the classroom and engage directly with the work of historians, researchers and curators.

Designed to inspire curiosity and independent thinking, the event offers students fresh perspectives on the revolutionary era and its continuing significance in contemporary political and cultural life. The day will conclude with a celebration and prize-giving for students participating in the LSE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essay Competition 2025–26.

By the end of the day, students will have:

• engaged with a range of archival material from the Library’s collection
• explored different historical perspectives on the revolutionary era and its continuing significance.

Please note:

• group size: Maximum 60 students
• session times: 10.30 – 15.00 (inclusive of lunch break).

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.