American Memory.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ammemhome.html
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.
Archiving Early America: Historic Documents from 18th Century America.
http://earlyamerica.com/
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.
Caleb Johnson’s Mayflower Web Pages.
http://www.mayflowerhistory.com
This site is the merging of two fields: genealogy and history. It includes
detailed information on history, passengers, and documents of the Mayflower.
Also contains pictures and bibliographies.
California's Untold Stories Gold Rush.
http://www.museumca.org/goldrush
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.
Civil War Women.
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/cwdocs.html
Opportunities to read diaries, documents, and letters revealing women’s lives
and experiences during the Civil War. Includes links to great historical photos.
Colonial Williamsburg.
http://www.history.org/
Visit Colonial Williamsburg and see life in a Virginia colony of 250 years ago.
Includes a large educational section on Colonial America.
Exploring Maryland's Roots.
http://mdroots.thinkport.org
Learn about Maryland's pre-colonial and early colonial history through this
interactive site.
Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/
Join Lewis & Clark as a private on this interactive journey. "Did you know" and
"Journal" icons can be clicked for additional information.
Lewis and Clark Expedition.
http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/
This Web site expands upon the PBS film, providing a wealth of
biographical and historical information about the time and the participants in
the trip. Leading historical experts share
their thoughts about the meaning of the expedition. In an interactive tale, you’ll have an opportunity to
play the roles of Lewis and Clark yourself.
Library of Congress presents America's Story from America's Library.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov
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.
Lower East Side Tenements Virtual Tour.
http://www.tenement.org/virtual_Tour/index_virtual.html
Take a virtual tour of 97 Orchard Street--a typical tenement house of nineteenth
century New York City.
New Perspectives on the West.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/
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 Oregon Trail.
http://www.isu.edu/~trinmich/Oregontrail.html
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.
Time Travel Burlington, N.J.
http://www.tourburlington.org
Visit Burlington, N.J., founded in 1677, and see everything from the country's
oldest residence to the birthplace of James Fennimore Cooper.
The White House.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
Find out about the histories of the White House itself and pets in the White
House. Write an e-mail message to the President, and more!
U.S. Mint for Kids
http://www.usmint.com/kids/flashIndex.cfm
H.I.P. Pocket Change is a fun, dynamic, and educational Web site developed by
the U.S. Mint. Students can learn about U.S. history, coins, and the U.S. Mint.
Activities include games, timelines, and teacher lesson plans.