History Apps

We have been creating history-based learning tools since 1989—first on CD-ROMs, and now as mobile apps. This year, we have been rewriting all our history apps to ensure they are not only a great way to learn, but also truly fun to use. We believe that learning history should be engaging, interactive, and enjoyable. That’s why we are committed to continually developing and evolving our apps—making them as fun to play as they are educational.

US History

10 apps

The full sweep of American history, the people who led it, the documents that defined it, and the wars and crises that tested it.

American History 1492–2024

All the major events in American history, with hundreds of photos, 150+ videos, interactive maps, and ten games. More Info

US Documents

1,000 primary sources of American history, 1493 to 2026—every inaugural address and State of the Union, the Constitution clause by clause, the Federalist, 116 Supreme Court decisions, and FDR's Fireside Chats with the original recordings. Every word searchable. More Info

Presidents and First Ladies

Every U.S. President and First Lady—detailed biographies, election stories, videos, and educational games. More Info

State-by-State

An interactive guide to all 50 states—history, geography, interactive maps, audio narration, trivia, and five games. More Info

Civics

Study for the U.S. citizenship test and understand how your government works—100 official questions, flashcards, a mock oral interview, and hundreds of plain-English articles, in English or Spanish. More Info

Supreme Court Decisions

Unlock the 230+ landmark Supreme Court cases that shaped America with powerful search, smart filters, and easy browsing. More Info

Revolutionary War

America's fight for independence brought to life with rich historical content, interactive maps, and games that test your knowledge. More Info

Civil War

The Civil War with rich historical content, interactive maps, first-hand accounts, a narration from the perspective of youth, and over a thousand photos. More Info

Gettysburg

Explore the pivotal battle that changed the Civil War—with maps, generals, first-hand accounts, photos, and battlefield locations. More Info

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

The definitive FDR app—biography, presidential years, all 30 fireside chats, speeches, documents, and 300+ historical photos. More Info

World History

2 apps

The century just past, year by year, and the documents that shaped the world before it.

The Twentieth Century

The century laid out the way it was lived—everything happening everywhere at once. 988 events, 554 lives, 145 primary documents you can read in full, and 120 archival films, from 1900 to 2024. In English, Spanish, French, and German. More Info

World History Documents

400+ primary source documents from ancient civilizations to the modern era, with audio and video clips, full narration, and full-text search. More Info

History Games

4 apps

Crosswords, word puzzles, and a runner—each one built on real history, with the story behind every answer.

History Crossword Puzzles

108 crosswords in 12 collections, from the American Revolution to the Space Age—and the story behind every answer. The first puzzle in every collection is free. More Info

History Word Search

Turn American history into a word-puzzle adventure—60 free levels from the colonies to the Great Depression, timed or untimed. More Info

History Word Vault

Sharpen your mind and uncover America’s past with History Word Vault—the word game that makes history come alive. Three difficulty levels, a timer mode, and Game Center. More Info

History Run

Sprint through American history! Recover the collectibles hidden in each of 17 historical levels and return them to the Museum. More Info