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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Kaunolu Village Site
This former fishing village, abandoned in the 1880s, is the largest surviving ruins of a prehistoric Hawaiian village. The archaeological site is very well preserved.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Stephen Tyng Mather Home
Home of conservationist Stephen Tyng Mather, who was instrumental in the formation of the National Park Service and served as its first director.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Prospect
A fine example of John Notman's architecture. It formerly served as the official home of the President of Princeton University, and is now the faculty club. Woodrow Wilson lived from 1902 to 1910, prior to entering politics.
Iowa State University
Iowa State University Museums
Located on campus in Ames, IA. Consists of Iowa State's Brunnier Art Museum and Gallery (decorative), the Farm House Museums (historic), and Art in State Buildings (campus/public art). The Brunnier exhibits temporary exhibits and items...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Santa Casa Di Loreto
An excellent overview from The New Advent of the religious significance, the history, and the current location of the Holy House. Includes details about its importance as a pilgrimage destination. Please note that ?The Catholic...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Frontier Life
This is the accompanying website for the popular PBS reality show, The Frontier House. Includes historical essays, quotations, and illustrations. Reading level suitable for upper elementary and middle school.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Site provides some historical information on early prairie life through the eyes of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Katherine S. Carper, "The Immigrant Waterfront"
This article focuses on the "Water Street Revival," a short-lived (July-October 1868) religious reform effort, which began after journalist Oliver Dyer published a "Packard's Monthly" article identifying John Allen, the owner of a...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Trial of Susan B. Anthony
Arrested for "illegal voting", suffragist Susan B. Anthony was put on trial, which is chronicled here using historical documents, testimony, and primary source material.
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Unesco: Japan: Historic Villages of Shirakawa Go and Gokayama
Located in a mountainous region that was cut off from the rest of the world for a long period of time, these villages with their Gassho-style houses subsisted on the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms. The large...
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Guard House, Fredericton, New Brunswick
The historical buildings of Frederiction and their past functions are found in this fascinating site.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Crafting an Identity
Early women in Congress struggled with a fundamental question of what their role is in Congress. Were they working towards political equality for women or advocating for specific women's interests that were inherently different from men?...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Onto the National Stage
Women gained the right to vote and began to become active members of Congress as the United States faced many challenges. Early congresswomen served during the Great Depression, WWII, and the start of the Cold War. They had a voice in...
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Delaware, the Official Website
Official Delaware home page. Contains in-depth information on government, tourism, history and economy.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Iowa: The Farm House (Knapp Wilson House)
Home of agriculturist and teacher Seagram A. Knapp and of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, now on Iowa State University campus.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Guildford Court House, 1781
A plan of the Battle of Guildford Courthouse on March 15, 1781 during the American Revolutionary War showing the positions of the British and American armies.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Frances Perkins House
A home of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve in the United States Cabinet.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Walt Whitman House
The final residence of poet Walt Whitman.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in North Carolina: Market House
Market below, town hall above.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: John Tyler House
Residence of President John Tyler.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Edward Douglass White House
Home of Edward Douglass White.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Samuel T. Rayburn House
A home of Samuel T. Rayburn.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania: David Bradford House
A home of David Bradford.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Farnsworth House
A one-room home designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.