Government Sites
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American Memory
- Visit the digital library and learn all about American history and
culture. |
American Treasures of the
Library of Congress
- A guide to
some of the "treasures" in the Library of Congress. Check out Thomas
Jefferson's handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence. |
America's Story
- Discover the stories of America’s past…Jump back in time, meet
amazing Americans, explore the states and more. |
Archives of American Art
- Spanning the centuries since the founding of America to the
present day, the collections of the Archives of American Art
comprise the largest source in the world of primary source
documentation on the visual arts in America. You can access
information through AAA's online catalog, finding aids and guides,
and a committed reference staff. There is also a doing research
section for additional assistance. |
Creating French Culture
- This Library of Congress page gives an overview of French history
through the eyes of the art and culture of the times. |
Edison National Historic Site
- Edison's improvements to the telegraph and the telephone placed
him on the cutting edge of communication technology at the turn of
the Twentieth Century. If Edison were living today, he would be
interested in both the Internet and the World Wide Web, a technology
that can now make the legacy of the world's most famous inventor
available to you. |
Enactment of a Law
- Library of Congress site about the steps to enact a law in the
U.S. Government. |
Encyclopedia Smithsonian
- Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked
questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources
on subjects from Art to Zoology. |
First Ladies of the United
States
- They came from different
social and economic backgrounds, from many different geographical
regions, and with diverse education preparation. Each First Lady
served our country well and each left her own mark. Visit this site
to learn more about them. |
Kids in the House
- Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House
of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its
effect on you. |
Learn NPS
- Here you'll find curriculum, fun and games, a guide to park Junior
Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media
created by the National Park Service and our partners. |
Learning Page - Library of
Congress
- Learn about United
States history and culture. View unique and rare documents,
photographs, films, and audio recordings. |
Links to the Past
- Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes,
archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents,
structures and districts. |
National Gallery of Art
- Choose a tour by school or medium and explore the National
Gallery's collections of painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. |
National Museum of American
History
- Learn interesting
historical facts by clicking on the alphabetical list. |
Not Just for Kids
- In the Hands On History Room at the Museum, you can climb on a
highwheel bicycle and pedal, send a message by telegraph, and get
your hands on history in many other ways. |
Our World
- The Library of Congress web site shares its collections, stories,
online collections and more for students and teachers. |
Portrait for Kids
- Follow the clues and help solve a make-believe mystery! Using your
noggin and a special spyglass tool, you’ll uncover hidden layers of
the painting and learn fascinating facts about the portrait along
the way. Let the sleuthing begin! |
Presidents of the United
States
- The biographies of the
presidents’ give us a clear look into the highs and lows of American
history. Learn more about the presidents and the change we faced in
the past and challenges yet to come. |
The Library of Congress
Exhibitions
- View the collections
of the Library of Congress. From designs of famous architects to the
history of the Wizard of Oz, there is something for everyone to
enjoy. |
The Music of Sound -
Neanderthal Jam
- You could learn
a lot from old musical instruments. We're not talking about a
pawnshop full of rusted saxophones and busted guitars, but about
partly fossilized bones with holes that look suspiciously like wind
instruments. |
The Music Room
- The Museum also explores history through dozens of musical
performances every year. |
Today In History
- The Library of Congress began a day-by-day listing of historical
events. Search the archive for the day of your choice. |
Triumph of the Baroque
- Explore Baroque architecture in Europe from 1600-1750 with this
National Gallery of Art exhibit. See what churches, chapels,
palaces, and private homes of the period looked like. |
Truman Library Kids Page
- Learn all about Harry Truman, former president of the United
States and all sorts of other "Truman" trivia. |
U.S. House of Representatives
- Great site for Government homework projects. Contains lots of
documents related to the legislative process. |
Organization Sites
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Greatest Engineering
Achievments of the 20th Century
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How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements
will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore our list of
the top 20 achievements, and learn how engineering shaped a century
and changed the world. |
History of Dentistry
- Dentistry has evolved from a simple toothpick to today's
state-of-the-art technology. You can choose an era from Ancient
Origins to the 21st Century. |
I Hear America Singing
- Have you ever thought about how American songs developed? This PBS
site has a timeline covering the history of American concert song as
well as information on the writers, composers, artists, and
movements that left their mark. |
Is the Past in your Future?
- This site looks at the importance of and careers in historical
archaeology. |
Kansas State Historical
Society for Kids
- Things.
Incredible stuff from the museum Kansas Kaleidoscope. A magazine for
kids Youth Volunteers. |
KidSpace - Internet Public
Library
- A place where you can
find all sorts of information on the history, government,
presidents, people, and states of the United States. |
Knowing Poe
- Through the activities on this site, you can introduce learners
(or, be introduced, yourself) to the literature, life, and times of
one of America's foremost writers, Edgar Allan Poe. |
Massachusetts - Raid on
Deerfield: The Many Stories of 1704
- On February 29, 1704, the sun rose on a chaotic scene in the
English settlement of Deerfield, Massachusetts. This website
presents five different perspectives on this one event: Wobanikiak,
Wendat, Kanienkahaka, French and English. |
Take Your Kids To Vote
- This site has great activities for future voters of all ages. Here
are some ideas of things to do that are FUN!... and also help to
make voting a family tradition. |
The Face of Russia
- Learn about Russian history and culture through an interactive
timeline of Russian art. Site from PBS Online includes paintings,
photographs, and Real Audio clips. |
The Textile Museum
- Learn about the history, collections, and purpose of textile arts. |
Education Sites
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Glossary for Medieval Art and
Architecture
- get definitions and
illustrations of words like sarcophagus, atrium, and jamb. Hear
their pronunciations too! |
Horus Gets In Gear
- H-GIG provides abbreviated versions of histories of the various
countries. Its purpose is provide a collection of links to sites
that introduce the diversity of educational and research resources
available on the web not ordinarily consulted by historians and
history students. |
Massachusetts - American
Centuries
- Explore American
history with this collection of historic artifacts and documents
from New England. |
Commercial Sites
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BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
- History
- Site that contain many
links to General, American, and Ancient History websites. |
Civilisations
- This interactive site examines key events in the development of
any given ideology or religion, including Communism and its
diffusion across the world. |
Decopix
- Check out tons of photos that show examples of art deco
architecture and print. Includes an introduction to the movement and
an FAQ. |
History of Cinematography
- The development of motion pictures happened over a long time
period. This neat site has info on cinematography (and what came
before it) from 900 BC to the present day! |
Lewis & Clark
- Learn about Lewis & Clark's adventures through the interactive
journal, play games, see photos and maps, and much more. |
Netstate.Com
- This fun site has more than the symbols, flags, seals, emblems,
and famous people of each state. Find interesting trivia,
comparisons, and the 50 state designs for U.S. quarters too! |
Sinai
- Explore this historic desert land that is Egypt's border with
Israel. Meet the Bedouin inhabitants, tour amazing sites, dive its
coral reefs, and discover why it is considered a holy and sacred
land for so many. |
Women in History
- Encyclopedia Britannica introduces you to important ladies in the
U.S. from 1600 to modern times, complete with audio clips and
photos. |