(Hartford, CT) The Connecticut Democracy Center is excited to partner with the National Archives Foundation and history, civics, and education organizations across the country for the launch of a one-of-a-kind national online history game – America’s 100 Docs. This game is a unique opportunity for patriots, history buffs, students, parents, gamers, sports enthusiasts, and everyone in between to connect with the country’s most historically significant records. By visiting https://100docs.vote/, players can vote for their top picks and participate in a process that determines the top 16 documents to create a final bracket-style tournament in early 2026. Players will choose which ONE document is America’s most historically significant.
The Connecticut Democracy Center is pleased to collaborate with the National Archives on the initiative as an add-on to their year-round civic engagement programming, including Connecticut History Day, Connecticut’s Kid Governor, We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, and events at Connecticut’s Old State House. “We just loved the idea of people of all ages sitting down together, diving into American history by accessing some of the National Archives’ most significant documents,” says Sally Whipple, Executive Director of Connecticut’s Old State House. “We are in the process of planning activities to honor America’s 250th anniversary, so we are excited to provide resources for teachers and help the National Archives engage Connecticut residents in the voting process.”
The 100 records included in America’s 100 Docs were selected by a historical advisory group of award-winning historians, political scientists, and other scholars, co-chaired by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and famed documentarian Ken Burns.
“The last major nationwide celebration of the founding of America was the bicentennial in 1976, when GenX were children,” says Paul Skaff, President & CEO of the Connecticut Democracy Center. “America’s 100 Docs provides the generations that follow a meaningful way to celebrate the Semiquincentennial. Sustaining a healthy democracy is dependent on our ability to examine and reflect upon our rich and complex history.”
The 100 records included are not limited to written paper artifacts, but photos, maps, patents, and images that represent key stories and inflection points across eight distinct time periods in American history. Those curious about the game don’t need to be a historian or hold a Ph.D. The game is designed for everyone – whether you’re a diehard history buff or you haven’t brushed up on American history since the eighth grade. In the first round, participants will be asked to vote for their top two documents in each time period. The field will be narrowed down to 16 documents to be included in the final round for America’s 100 Docs in early 2026. The voting process is user-friendly and straightforward. The Connecticut Democracy Center encourage everyone in Connecticut to participate to make their voices heard in this unique celebration of American history.
America’s 100 Docs online game was designed to provides a fresh, fun, and interactive way to learn about American history. The Connecticut Democracy Center will also post resources for teachers at https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/events-page/americas-100-docs/.
Those interested in getting in on the action can visit https://100docs.vote/ to start playing today!
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The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC) provides people of all ages with a lifetime pathway to active citizenship and the tools to take civic action in their communities. With a broad range of initiatives including The Connecticut Network (CT-N), Connecticut’s Old State House, Connecticut History Day, Connecticut’s Kid Governor®, The Connecticut Democracy Center Debate Tournament, and We The People: The Citizen and The Constitution, The CTDC envisions a society where everyone is empowered to participate in our democracy. Learn more by visiting ctdemocracycenter.org and engaging on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.