New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies

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The NHCSS is dedicated to developing an active and informed citizenry by strengthening and supporting social studies education in New Hampshire.

MISSION STATEMENT
The NHCSS is dedicated to developing an active and informed citizenry by strengthening and supporting social studies education in New Hampshire through all parts of the social studies – civics, economics, geography, history, sociology, psychology, archaeology, anthropology and law. GOALS
- To actively advocate for the social studies within the educational community, as well as within the framework of the New Hampshire governmental system.
- To recognize excellence in social studies teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
- To provide resources and professional development for current and future social studies teachers.
- To provide a forum for social studies educators at all levels of instruction so that they can interact and learn from each other.

09/28/2026

NHCSS 50th Annual Fall Conference

Registration Now Open!

10/26/26 at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord, NH

Session Details - https://www.nhcss.org/2026-fall-conference/general-registration/session-descriptions

Registration - https://www.nhcss.org/2026-fall-conference/general-registration

09/14/2026

NHCSS 50th Annual Fall Conference Registration is Now Open!

For five decades, the NHCSS Fall Conference has brought together educators, historians, organizations, and social studies professionals to learn, connect, and share ideas that make social studies education stronger. This year, we're celebrating that legacy while looking toward the future.

Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school social studies, or support social studies education in another role, this conference is designed to give you practical resources, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections you can bring back to your school.

More information at www.nhcss.org/2026-fall-conference/general-registration

08/20/2026

Calling all vendors, exhibitors, & sponsors for the NHCSS 50th Annual Fall Conference at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, Nh on October 26th, 2026. Visit www.nhcss.org/2026-fall-conference/call-for-vendors for more info.

See you there!

Questions about being a vendor, exhibitor, or sponsor?
Contact [email protected]

07/03/2026

NHCSS 50th Annual Fall Conference

Share your expertise.
Inspire social studies educators.
Celebrate 50 years with us!

The New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies (NHCSS) invites educators, curriculum leaders, higher education faculty, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, museums, and educational partners to submit proposals for presentations at our 50th Annual Fall Conference.

Conference Details

Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

Location: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord, NH

Proposal Submissions: www.nhcss.org

We are seeking engaging, practical, and thought-provoking sessions that provide meaningful learning opportunities for social studies educators across New Hampshire. Whether you are an experienced presenter or sharing your work for the first time, we encourage you to submit a proposal.

Please note that commercial sales presentations will not be accepted. Presenters representing educational companies are welcome to submit proposals that focus on professional learning and instructional value rather than product promotion.

Thank you for considering sharing your expertise with New Hampshire's social studies community. Help us celebrate 50 years of excellence by contributing to a conference that inspires educators and strengthens social studies education throughout New England.

We look forward to reviewing your proposal!

Questions? Contact Jeff Bourque at [email protected]

03/16/2026

Free Webinar for NHCSS members!!!!

Check your emails for the invite to register.

02/01/2026

Know a teacher who brings the world to life?

Do you have a colleague who helps students see the connections between people and places? Someone who uses maps, data, and spatial thinking to turn curiosity into understanding?

Nominate them for the New Hampshire Geospatial Teacher of the Year!

Presented by the New Hampshire Council for the Social Studies (NHCSS), this award honors educators who go above and beyond to integrate geography and geospatial thinking into their classrooms.

https://www.nhcss.org/awards

01/26/2026

Exciting news! Our revamped website is up and running! Same URL, new and improved content! Check us out at:

Mission

12/07/2025

Our trip to DC was enlightening, inspiring, and highly enjoyable. We made new friends, met a few legends, and are leaving with a lot more than we came with (not just swag, but ideas and empowerment). We look forward to sharing what we gained soon! National Council for the Social Studies

12/06/2025

Our “DC Delegation,” is having a blast at . We participated in the House of Delegates, have attended a multitude of informative sessions (The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz), made some excellent connections, and had a blast living out our fantasies at The People's House: A White House Experience! National Council for the Social Studies

12/05/2025

Just in time to finish your Christmas list, new NHCSS swag has just hit our online store!

https://www.nhcss.org/store.html

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2 Institute Dr
Concord, NH
03301

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http://www.nhcss.org/

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