Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...

Learning resource with videos and links to information on the history of U.S. National Parks and Landmarks.

Basic information about the Old Mormon Fort and an accompanying lesson plan for grades 5-12.

An overview of African American's contributions during the Civil War. Presents the history, contributions, and information on the Underground Railroad.

Kennedy's economic stimulus plan was a package that would "galvanize science, industry, and government." Although written by NPS with White Sands as the focus, it contains a good description of the impact of the space program.

This site has a lesson about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.

This lesson plan teaches students about Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence. This is a PDF document.

An interesting look at the history and culture of St. Croix Island and its importance to the United States and Canada.

A scholarly publication which examines the archaeological findings of Snee Farm, the plantation and house owned by Charles Pinckney, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from South Carolina. Click on "Table of Contents" to get a...

The official home page for the Korean War Veterans Memorial examines the history and the symbolism behind its features. It also contains a concise, year-by-year account of the United States' involvement in the Korean War. This site has...

Read about the Moundbuilders of the Mississippian culture who lived and traded along the Mississippi River before the advent of the white man.

Exhibit documents the history and achievements of three key constituents of Tuskegee University: Booker T. Washington, who founded the university; the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American flying squadron who trained there during...

Before Ellis Island was an immigrant processing center, it was visited by Algonquin peoples to harvest the oyster beds, hence the name 'Oyster Island' which was given to it by the Dutch. Two other islands in the same area were also...

Brief description of coastal rice plantations in the late 18th and early 19th centuries from the National Park Service.

Short description of the Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 from the National Park Service.

Read about the 1955 arrest of Rosa Parks and the impact her arrest had on society, helping to launch the civil rights movement. Includes images of Rosa Parks' original arrest records, now on display at the National Archives in Georgia.

Looks at Theodore Roosevelt's actions and accomplishments as president from 1901-1909. Discusses his policies in Latin America and the construction of the Panama Canal, and his Square Deal program where he went out of his way to...

A site from the National Park Service that provides limited information on the Kennesaw Mountain Civil War battle.

National Park Service gives a brief description of the late Prehistoric period in Ohio, and focuses on the Fort Ancient Culture that was responsible for building the Serpent Mound.

This National Park Service site offers information on the history of this short-lived colony, established by the French in 1564.

The National Park Service has posted portraits of people that lived in the the early history of the English colonies, including General William Hull. Here you will find a description of the history of his portrait as well as a brief...

This site from the National Park Service provides the history of Nidodemus, Kansas, first western town planned by and for African-Americans. Settled by exodusters, the town served as a symbol as a land of opportunity for blacks escaping...

The home of Alexander Hamilton is in its final resting place after having been moved three times. Hamilton Grange is now owned by the National Park Service and is restored to the glory of the time of Hamilton. Photos of the house as well...

History of the development of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, which was part of the canal boom in early 1800s.