Welcome to the Living New Deal

We are here to help you learn about the New Deal, one of the most remarkable eras in American history.

Discover the New Deal legacy of public works, artworks, social programs, conservation, race relations, and more.
Explore the New Deal through maps, writings, lectures, videos, films, and social media.
See what lessons the New Deal holds for today!

MAPS

Explore 18,667 New Deal Sites

MAPSWe are uncovering, documenting and mapping thousands of New Deal public works and artworks around the country.

NEWS

Articles & Newsletters

NEWSFollow news about the New Deal, past and present, and enjoy insightful analysis and commentary from journalists & writers.

EVENTS

Talks, Exhibits, Webinars

EVENTSWe offer talks, tours, conferences, and more to put the New Deal legacy before the American public.

HISTORY

What Was the New Deal?

HISTORYOur comprehensive summaries on key aspects of the New Deal are a ready resource for students, teachers, and historians.

MEDIA

Books, Videos, Podcasts, Links

MEDIAWe bring you speeches, interviews and debates about the New Deal and its legacy in video, audio and film.

ART

Advocacy & Preservation

ARTThe New Deal left an immense legacy of public art, fine architecture and civic facilities, much of which is still with us.

POLICY

New Deal Lessons for Today

POLICYThe New Deal offers valuable models for public policy today.

TEACHING

The New Deal

TEACHINGThe Living New Deal is a valuable resource for teachers and students in American history, social studies, geography, sociology and political science.

SUBMISSIONS

Sites & Research

SUBMISSIONSOur map of New Deal public works and artworks is crowdsourced by volunteers who document sites and submit their findings and photographs.

NEW MEXICO

New Mexico Chapter

NEW MEXICOThe Living New Deal is pleased to welcome our new chapter. Over the coming year, we will be incorporating their work to these pages.

NYC

New York City Chapter

NYCNew Yorkers love their city and its history, so we are here to show them the immense New Deal legacy in their midst and elevate public policy through the New Deal model