| Netsites on History of our
Country
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American
Memory - Visit the digital library and learn
all about American history and culture. |
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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. |
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America's Story - Discover the stories of America’s past…Jump back in
time, meet amazing Americans, explore the states and more. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 Net, a technology that can now make the legacy
of the world's most famous inventor available to you. |
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Enactment of a
Law - Library of Congress site about the
steps to enact a law in the U.S. Government. |
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Encyclopedia Smithsonian - Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked
questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources on subjects
from Art to Zoology. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Learning
Page - Library of Congress - Learn about
United States history and culture. View unique and rare documents, photographs,
films, and audio recordings. |
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Links to the
Past - Explore America's cultural resources -
buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and
documents, structures and districts. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Our World -
The Library of Congress web site shares its collections, stories, online
collections and more for students and teachers. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The Music
Room - The Museum also explores history
through dozens of musical performances every year. |
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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. |
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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.
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Truman Library Kids Page - Learn all about Harry Truman, former president of the United
States and all sorts of other "Truman" trivia. |
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U.S. House of
Representatives - Great site for Government
homework projects. Contains lots of documents related to the legislative
process. |
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Who
Said? - Through their words, many American
men and women have helped to shape the ideas that have changed our nation. To
learn more about these famous people, click on the question mark next to their
pictures. This will take you to a park website with information about their
lives and the times in which they lived. |
Organization Sites
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Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th
Century- 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. |
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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. |
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Kansas State Historical Society for Kids - Things. Incredible stuff from the museum Kansas Kaleidoscope. A
magazine for kids Youth Volunteers. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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. |
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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. |
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Civilisations - This
interactive site examines key events in the development of any given ideology
or religion, including Communism and its diffusion across the world.
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Decopix -
Check out tons of photos that show examples of art deco architecture and print.
Includes an introduction to the movement and an FAQ. |
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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!
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Lewis & Clark - Learn about Lewis & Clark's adventures through the
interactive journal, play games, see photos and maps, and much more.
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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! |
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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.
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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. |
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