An article details everything you need to know about celebrating Kwanzaa at your school. An opening-day ceremony starts the seven-day holiday celebration followed a daily routine that includes a greeting, candle lighting, reciting an...

One of the most famous use of trench warfare was on the Western Front during World War I. Understand what trench warfare is and why this was such a landmark stalemate in the conflict for nearly four years.

Second graders learn about famous Americans and their role in history. This builds on students' knowledge of US presidents, national symbols, and the election process. Students study various characteristics of famous Americans, such as...

A collection of photographs from the Eastman House collection. They include portraits of important figures who shaped American history, as well as many other African Americans, whose names are unknown.

Delve into the fascinating history of American women that helped shape our country. From 1600 into the 21st century, follow the journey through narratives, biographies, and photos.

Exhibition of portraits of American heroes, statesmen, writers, artists, scientists, and historical figures draws on the paintings in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery to consider the story of America. View portraits from...

Play this Bingo game with early elementary students to help them learn about famous Americans, symbols, and landmarks. The clues are provided, as are the pictures that go with the clues.

Checklist of inventors, politicians, performers, activists and ordinary people who made America. Meet Harry Houdini, Langston Hughes, Buffalo Bill Cody and dozens of other famous and interesting American adventurers, presidents,...

Checklist of inventors, politicians, performers, activists, and ordinary people who made America. Meet Harry Houdini, Langston Hughes, Buffalo Bill Cody and dozens of other famous and interesting American adventurers, presidents,...

An exhibition on African-American history that is inspired by the work of John Hope Franklin (1915-2009), an African-American scholar who studied the historical roots of racial prejudice. The exhibit presents primary documents, texts,...

Students will enjoy exploring this colorful site during Black History Month, or any other month! Follow the timeline of famous African American women and inventors, or just click on a letter of the alphabet to find brief pieces of...

Thehistorymakers.com features the stories of African Americans who have succeeded and made achievements in the areas of art, business, education, law, politics, science, religion, and sports. There is a great timeline of African American...

An image database that includes pictures of African Americans from the 19th Century. Each image includes a description.

A detailed account of the background, crimes and capture of famous criminals Clyde Champion Barrow and Bonnie Parker. Links to the FBI's archives featuring remarkable primary documents relating to the couple's misdeeds.

The online exhibits of the National Women's History Museum celebrate women in a wide variety of venues and roles. These include exhibits such as "Women in Early Film," "First But Not the Last: Women Who Ran for President," and "Young and...

In this lesson plan, students will consider "More Amazing Americans: A WebQuest." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab. A few of the famous Americans include Leonard Bernstein,...

This site discusses the history and significance of the Amistad trial. Make sure to click on the "cont." link for more information on the history of the case.

An account from the Library of Congress of the famous burning of Washington where Dolley Madison saved priceless treasures from the White House minutes before the British entered the city as well as other historical events, including...

Background information about the literary traditions of the pre-Colonial and Colonial period. Includes information about Native American oral traditions and Native American cultures. Follow the links to the Early American era and to...

Learn about the life and work of Angie Debo, an American historian who worked to help Native Americans gain civil rights.

Primary source material of famous speech made by Daniel Webster in 1830 in which Webster objects to imposing high tariffs and argues in favor of a state's right to refuse federal law.

Read about the life of Revolutionary War soldier Prince Estabrook and his time as a slave in the northern colonies.

The American Verse Project provides this full text version of Longfellow's famous poem, "Song of Hiawatha.

With this resource, teachers can select the most appropriate academic level and download a lesson plan that contains images, Word documents and PDF resources for teaching about the history of black Americans in aviation. Excellent...