Abraham
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln served as president during one of the most critical
moments in American history. Visit this chronologically arranged
site to learn about the man behind the president; read his important
speeches; find out about the decisions he made and the documents he signed
that changed the face of our country. |
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African
American History
Very large collection of African American history links to a wide
range of cultural and historical African American concerns. |
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The
African American Mosaic
A Library of Congress resource guide for the study of black history
and culture for the past 500 years, from colonialization through the WPA. |
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The
American Civil War
Learn about American Civil War battles, life stories of important
participants, re-enactments, and more. |
The
American Civil War
American against
American. Brother against brother. The Civil War still
continues to capture our interest as one of the bloodiest and most
significant wars in American History. This site puts together an
exciting format alive with historical timelines, diary entries, letters,
and biographies about and form people who lived during that period. |
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American
Civil War Resources
A large list of Civil War links, including one to online bugle calls. |
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American
Memory
Primary documents and historical materials available on the Web from
the Library of Congress. Find out about Women’s Suffrage; do a virtual
jigsaw puzzle; take guided tours through the site. |
American
Prohibition
This page provides links to material on American prohibition.
Prohibition was, in part, a response to the growth of the brewing
industry. |
Anne
Frank On-Line
Perhaps no other true story has
effected our attitudes about oppression as this tale of a young girl
locked away in secret. In an attic above her father's factory, young
Anne Frank put her thoughts into a diary that puts the Holocaust into a
deeply personal account which has an emotional effect on all of us.
Now at this web site we can travel to that attic as well as read portions
of her diary and learn more about her life. |
Anti-Imperialism
in the United States, 1898-1935
These pages introduce the first organizations formed to oppose U.S.
territorial and economic imperialism and make available some of the
otherwise hard-to-find documents they produced. Among these is a large
collection of anti-imperialist literature. |
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Archiving
Early America: Historic Documents from 18th Century America
The main focus is primary source material displayed digitally. A
unique array of original newspapers, maps, and writings come to life on
your screen just as they appeared to our forebears more than 200 years
ago. There is information about the documents as well. |
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Black
History
This outstanding Black History site offers a full range of activities
and was created to support students as they explore topic related to Black
History and African American issues. Try the Black History treasure hunt. |
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California's
Untold Stories Gold Rush
Presented by the Oakland Museum of California, this site offers an
interactive learning experience for elementary level children through
adults to experience and educate themselves about this important period in
American history. |
Chetro
Ketl Great Kiva, Southwestern United States Project
This site presents a 3-D reconstruction of a Great Kiva, an
architectural feature found in many prehistoric Anasazi communities in the
Southwestern United States. |
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The
Civil War Net
This is a very large collection of well-organized links to people,
battles, and documents, including letters and diaries of those connected
to the Civil War. Also includes reenactment photos and links to many
original photos. |
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Civil
War Women
Opportunities to read diaries, documents, and letters revealing women’s
lives and experiences during the Civil War. Includes links to great
historical photos. |
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Colonial
Williamsburg
Visit Colonial Williamsburg and see life in a Virginia colony of 250
years ago. Includes a large educational section on Colonial America. |
Distinguished
Women of the Past and Present
The history of mankind?
How about more like the herstory of womankind? Look into this site
that helps to correct the misconceptions of history as a man-dominated
event. Find out all about the many fascinating contributions that
women have had on the growth of our nation and of our world. |
Emma
Goldman Pages
There was a time when women had
to fight for their rights to vote as well as stand up against oppression
from societal mores and female self-worth. Emma Goldman was one such
woman. She stood as an early pioneer of American Feminism and free
speech. This site is dedicated to her memory and includes some of
her prized writings, photographs, and motion pictures. |
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Explore
DC.org
Produced by WETA (D.C.'s public broadcasting station), this searchable
database offers information and visuals about our nation's capital. |
The
Fight for America: Senator Joseph McCarthy
Chronicles his controversial fight against communism. An 1996 social
studies essay by an 8th grade student. Write him an e-mail and let him
know what you think of his essay! |
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A
Hypertext on American History from the Colonial Period to Modern Times
From Revolution to Reconstruction and What Happened Afterwards in
detailed outlines written by a team of writers; includes photographs. |
Inaugurations
in American History
Inauguration Day every four years is a day steeped in the hopes
and aspirations of each new era of the American presidency. This
site captures the memories and the history of each of these days to give
us a unique educational experience. We can search through drawings,
photographs, diaries, and the speeches that help us to understand the
history of inaugurations in America.
Some activities require the Shockwave Player. |
Jamestown
Colony Timeline
A fourth-grade class displays their timeline of the settlement at
Jamestown with their own illustrations. |
Lewis
and Clark Expedition
This Web site expands upon every aspect of the PBS film, providing a
wealth of biographical and historical information about the time and the
major and minor participants in the trip. In addition, leading historical
experts will share their thoughts about the meaning of the expedition, and
its relevance to 21st century America. Finally, in an interactive tale,
you’ll have an opportunity to play the roles of Lewis and Clark
yourself. |
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Library
of Congress presents America's Story from America's Library
The Library of Congress puts the story back in history through images
of primary source documents, prints, photographs, maps, recordings and
other materials from the past. Along with the fascinating information
about people, places and things of interest to kids of all ages, there are
songs to listen to, a Krazy Kat cartoon to watch, a scavenger hunt and
other fun things to do. |
Lower
East Side Tenements Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of 97 Orchard Street--a typical tenement house of
nineteenth century New York City. |
Martin
Luther King, Jr. Papers Project
Martin Luther King, Jr. committed
his life to the resolution of social problems and international conflict
through nonviolent means. The Marten Luther King, Jr. Papers Project
remains dedicated to that philosophy. This source is updated frequently by
Stanford University. |
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National
Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian
A beautiful site in the family of excellent Smithsonian Web pages,
with notes on current exhibitions, research links, publications,
recordings, and more. Contains a film video center and links to a select
list of Native American sites. |
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Native
American Sites on the WWW
An extensive list of home pages of Native tribes, with those
maintained by the tribe itself flagged with a drum icon. Maintained by a
mixed-blood Mohawk, urban Indian who is also a librarian at the University
of Pittsburgh. |
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Native
Web
A series of links on nations, peoples, and geographic locations
developed by a collective group. Their resource center is organized by
subject, nations, and geography. |
The New
Deal Network
In the midst of our nation's
Great Depression came a hope for a way out of poverty and joblessness that
swept our land. This site chronicles through archives the lives and
accomplishments of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the highlights and
downfalls of their New Deal proposals. |
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New
Perspectives on the West
The truth about the West is far more complicated, and much more
compelling than generally known. Visit this Web site and explore the many
aspects of the West. |
The
Presidents of the United States
Perhaps no
other person in history peaks our interest as does our first citizen, the
President of the United States. From George Washington to George W.
Bush, find out the men behind the presidency at this White House created
site which presents detailed biographies, inaugural addresses, and even
pages dedicated to each first lady. |
The
Promise of the Gold Mountain: Tucson’s Chinese Heritage
Using text and photographs, this exhibit traces the history of
Chinese-Americans in Tucson, including their contribution to the building
of the railroad, as well as short biographies of some prominent members of
Tucson’s Chinese-American community. |
The
Oregon Trail
The story of the trail and those who traveled it. A compendium on the
great western journey. Includes great stories in the Fantastic Facts
section. Related to the PBS program on the Oregon Trail. |
Today
in History
What happened
on this date in history? The Library of Congress has created a site
to help us learn about the events that helped shape the world and put them
into the perspective of today's date. This site is changed daily as
well as being only a click away from yesterday's page or archives of past
dates. An excellent source for the little known facts of the past. |
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South
Dakota: A Guide to the Great Sioux Nation
Imagine a colorful “wacipi,” a powwow filled with traditional
singing and dancing. And legendary leaders like Crazy Horse and Sitting
Bull. This is South Dakota, home of the Great Sioux Nation. Here, you can
discover the sweeping prairie that captured your imagination in the movie Dances
With Wolves. |
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U.S.
Historical Documents Archive
A number of famous historical documents and speeches from the history
of the United States from before the 17th century to the 20th century. |
Underground
Railroad (National Geographic)
You are a slave in the South before the Civil War. Should you risk
escape with Harriet Tubman's help through the Underground Railroad to
Canada? Now you must choose. |
United
States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is America’s national
institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust
history, and serves as this country’s memorial to the millions of people
murdered during the Holocaust. Includes online exhibits of art and photos. |
Valley
of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War
This is the gateway into the story of the Civil War as seen by the
people of two communities in the Great Valley of the United States:
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Augusta County, Virginia. This project
weaves together the histories of these two places, separated by a few
hundred miles and the Mason-Dixon Line. |
“Votes
for Women” Suffrage Pictures 1850-1920
Part of the American Memory exhibit at the Library of Congress. |
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Welcome
to WestWeb
An outstanding, topically organized Web site about the study of the
American West. Links to dozens of sites on the study of the West. |
The
West
The wild west. Through
TV, movies and books, it has captured our attention as a romantic and
unruly place. The west of our imagination was filled with chivalrous
lawmen, daring gunmen, colorful Native Americans, and brave
pioneers. Through this site created in connection with the PBS
series, search through the events, the places, and the people which helped
to shape both the image and the reality of the Western United States. |
What
Did You Do in the War, Grandma? An Oral History of Rhode Island Women
during World War II
Written by students in the Honors English Program at South Kingstown
(R.I.) High School. |
Women’s
History
A guide to the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Library and
Internet Resources. This is a "links" site. |
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IMMIGRATION
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Immigration
1900-1920 Ellis Island
It is interesting to speculate about how a teacher would have
discussed immigration circa 1905 with young school children. It is also
interesting to note what is missing-a growing sense of racism and
nationalism at the turn of the century as seen in the extension of the
Chinese Exclusion Act and other statutory actions. Perhaps it is useful to
consider the social and political issues that surround these stereoscopic
photographs from the early 1900s to better understand the attitudes of
nationalism and anti-immigration emerging toward the end of the 20th
century. |
History,
Immigration - Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Information on visiting the Statue of Liberty, cost of entry, ferry rides,
etc. |
Ellis Island
Main homepage of the monument where you can search for immigration
records, find out about the Wall of Honor, or build a family scrapbook. |
The
Gift of the Statue of Liberty
Background information on the Statue of Liberty from Elementary children. |
Immigration
History Research Center
Founded in 1965, the Immigration History Research Center is an
international resource on American immigration and ethnic history. The
IHRC collects, preserves, and makes available archival and published
resources documenting immigration and ethnicity on a national scope. |
