Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905
This Nobel E-Museum website commemorates the work of Philipp von Lenard and his Nobel prize achievement. This detailed resource includes a biography, Lenard's Nobel Lecture, and the "The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905 Presentation Speech."
Library of Congress
Loc: Song of America
Commemorates the history of the American song featuring reowned baritone Thomas Hampson. See first editions of sheet music, information on the songs and their authors as well as sound recordings.
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: An American Turning Point: Civil War in Virginia
An exhibition that commemorated the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. While slavery caused the war, the war was not begun to free the slaves, but to determine whether the Confederate States of America would be allowed to break...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Emile Adolf Behring Biographical
The Nobel E-Museum offers several lengthy paragraphs on Emil von Behring. Includes links to sections on his Nobel Prize presentation speech and on commemorative stamps in his honor.
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National Park Service: Dayton Aviation Heritage
This site gives a lot of information on the commemorative park dedicated to the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Here you can read about this great author and find links taking you to the Dunbar House State Memorial, etc.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Steve Biko: Legacy
Photographic exhibit commemorates the legacy of the late anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Independence Day Celebrations 1947
Pictorial exhibit of the Independence Day celebrations in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on August 15, 1947.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: "Faith in the Human Spirit Is Not Lost"
Pictorial exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Righteous Program founded by Yad Vashem to honor rescuers who protected Jews from death and deportation during the Holocaust.
Other
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens. Learn about each of...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: The Corps of Discovery: The Lewis and Clark Expedition [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 5th graders learn about westward expansion and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore primary and secondary resource readings on the Louisiana...
US National Archives
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Official site provides information about his life and presidency, research, education, and upcoming events. This library commemorates the spirit of the Allied Expeditionary Forces of World War II, as well as the administration of the...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Jamestown Challenge
Sail to the New World, and take the interactive, story quiz on the first permanent English settlement.
Other
Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History: Felix Frankfu
A picture of Felix Frankfurter, one of the founders of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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The Bust of Louis Xiv on Medal.
The bust of Louis XIV on a silver commemorative medal, date unknown.
US Mint
United States Mint: About the United States Mint
This page states the mission of the U.S. Mint. It also lists each of the U.S. Mint's facilities and describes their functions.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum
Even if you aren't a stamp collector, this is a fascinating stop in your search for US postal service history. Be sure to click on their special selections like "Inverted Jenny, A famous stamp error." Excellent exhibits explain the...
US Mint
United States Mint: h.i.p. Pocket Change
The H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC) Web site was launched in July 1999 by the U.S. Mint. HPC is designed to be a fun, educational tool that generates interest in coins, the mint, and U.S. history. A constantly evolving site, HPC works to...
Cornell University
Cornell University: Art, Design, and Visual Thinking: Purposes of Art
University instructor Charlotte Jirousek identifies and explains common purposes that art seeks to satisfy, such as commemorating an event, fulfilling a religious impulse, or commenting on society.
US Mint
United States Mint: 50 State Quarters Program
The official website for the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters. Click on a state to learn about the commemorative coins.
Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California: Gold Rush! California's Untold Stories
View a virtual tour of a real exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848, and the frenzied rush to California of gold seekers from...
Project Britain
Project Britain: History of the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes Night
Who was Guy Fawkes and why did he want to kill King James? Read about the gunpowder plot, how Fawkes was discovered, and the celebration that took place and is still commemorated today every year on November 5th.
British Library
British Library: Henry Purcell: The Glory of the Temple and the Stage
An exhibit at the British Library commemorating the three hundredth anniversary of Purcell's death. Includes wonderful sound samples and some images of original manuscripts.
Other
Vassar Clements: Official Site
Site dedicated to Vassar Clements and his fiddle virtuoso. Includes biography and information on his fiddle which is thought to be over 300 years old. Provides information commemorating his death in 2005.
Other
Orthodox America: St. Gregory of Nyssa
A description of Gregory of Nyssa's writings, life, and theology. Commemorated January 10th, this Saint is remembered fondly with a short biography and quotes from his various writings.