Young Americans Making History:

Learn How to Make Films
Learn How to Make Films – Click on the photo

The American History Film Project is a multi-disciplinary educational project that celebrates K-12 students who research, write, plan, film, edit or act in a short film about the history of their state and local community, and then share it with other students across the USA through our digital archive, local exhibitions, and online film fests.

Everyone needs to feel important as an individual, yet connected to something larger. As students learn about and take pride in their local history, the American History Film Project helps them realize their importance as members of a community, while being connected to our nation. When children across the country create a short film about their state and local history and share their films with students in other states, they become the teachers. There is so much to learn from one another!

USA Map - 3 Zones
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The 2021 Student Annual Film Exhibition - Click on image for details

Angelika Film Center, Fairfax, VA
Angelika Film Center, Fairfax, VA

Special Thanks To Our 2020 Corporate Sponsors

AHFP Movie Honored At Prairie Lights Film Festival
Grand Island, Nebraska Oct 11-13 2019

Adventures in Teaching
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AHFP Channel
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American History Youtube Channels

AHFP is approved with FCPS schools and is listed on eCart.

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For Scouts and Scout Leaders

Girl Scouts, the American History Film Project

The American History Film Project can help you earn your badges. We’re listed with the Girl Scouts Council of the Nation’s Capital, but any troop in the USA can participate in group or solo projects approved by your leader. Read more …

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