Lucy Stone, born in 1818, fought for women’s rights from an early age. She engaged in many suffragist activities, from the personal (keeping her maiden name and wearing bloomers) to the public (founding the suffragist publication, “Woman’s Journal” with her husband in 1870). Her impact is still felt today. American history is filled with stories of remarkable people and their contributions to this nation. Some are well known, others virtually unknown. Leadership in American History is the story of these leaders. Through our historian lectures, book club, film club and institutes, the theme of leadership will be examined and developed. But Leadership in American History has a second meaning as well. It is about developing teacher leaders. Teachers taking part in our intensive “Teacher Leadership Program” will learn content and strategies to strengthen their teaching skills, develop in-depth units of study, and will learn strategies for planning and delivering American history workshops to their colleagues throughout the city. Upon completion of the program, these teachers will have become American History Teacher Leaders for the city. According to The National Staff Development Council, “Teachers’ connections to the profession and to their schools are strengthened when they feel they possessthe content knowledge, instructional skills, and technological tools to meet the challenges of standards-based education in increasingly diverse classrooms.” [Sparks, Dennis. 2002. Results. National Staff Development Council]. It is our belief that through this intensive program, teachers will gain the skills, confidence and job satisfaction that keeps people in the profession and helps them see themselves as learners, leaders and true professionals.