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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Vermont: Mount Independence
Site of Fort Independence, an American Revolutionary War fortification built opposite Fort Ticonderoga.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Etowah Mounds
Three main mounds at the site; three lesser known mounds; inhabited from about 1000-1550 A.D. by Native Americans of the Mississippian culture.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: w.e.b. Dubois Boyhood Homesite
This site contains all that remains of the childhood home of African American intellectual and activist W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963). The property, which belonged to his family for over 200 years, is seasonally open to the public.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: Boston Manufacturing Company
This building housed the eponymous company, founded in 1813 by businessman Francis Cabot Lowell, engineer Paul Moody, and others, for the manufacture of cotton textiles. At this site the manufacture of textiles under a single roof was...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania: Meadowcroft Rockshelter
Archaeological site associated with Native Americans.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Kentucky: Perryville Battlefield
Site of largest battle in Kentucky during the American Civil War.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Fort Ticonderoga
Site of important battles in both French and Indian War and American Revolution.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Joseph Webb House
Site of the 1781 American Revolutionary War conference between General George Washington and French General Rochambeau.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Wi: Silver Mound Archeological District
Site of early Native American settlement.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Five Forks Battlefield
Site of Battle of Five Forks, where Lee's flank was turned, leading to virtual end of the American Civil War in 1865.
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Etc: Route of the Us Army in Mexican American War, 1846 1848
A map of the area between Mexico City and Vera Cruz showing the route of General Scott during his campaign in the Mexican-American War (1847). The map shows the battle sites, including the siege of Fort San Juan de Ulloa and Vera Cruz,...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: George Mason 1725 1792 Introduction
This site is provided for by the University of Groningen. Leader of the Anti-federalist faction against strong national government, Mason fought the ratification of the U.S. Constitution for protection for individual rights; read this...
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Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
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National Park Service: Women's History Month
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New Jersey
Why is New Jersey referred to as the "Garden State?" Explore the state of New Jersey through America's Library. Site provides some interesting stories as well. You can read the story of Molly Pitcher, "Electrifying Hair-Do," and "A Wig,...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip
During this lesson, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
Other
Jeff Miller: A West Virginia Chronology
This personal site provides a timeline of the European-American settlement of West Virginia and later events up to the present.
Other
Nez Perce Photography
A site that follows the history of the Nez Perce, from the late nineteenth century to the present, using historical photographs of Chief Joseph, battlegrounds, and the Nez Perce people.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: u.s. Maps
At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.
PBS
Pbs: For Gold and Glory
A companion site to the PBS documentary on African American Charlie Wiggins, who set up a national auto racing league for African American drivers.
Other
South Carolina Indians
A thorough site that provides good basic information on the early indigenous peoples of South Carolina. Information includes tribes, a map of the location of the tribes, history of the tribes, cities and towns with Native American names,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of the United States
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia gives the reader excellent insight into the United States economy. Includes historical references, the influence of technology, resources, and the role of government. Includes numerous charts and...
Library of Congress
Loc: Home Sweet Home Life in 19th Century Ohio
This site uses historically significant documents to paint a picture of family life in 19th century Ohio. Music plays a large role in this picture.
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National Park Service: Journey Through Hallowed Ground
At this site from National Park System you can meander through Virginia's Piedmont and view beautiful landscapes and buildings while learning the history of the area. This trail is the result of many organizations working together to...