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National Park Service: Travel the Shaker Historic Trail
This site provides a detailed history of the Shaker community through a tour of its historical sites. Learn about its history, its stories, and the people who were prominent in establishing this religion in America.
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National History Day
Students and teachers participate in a yearly history-themed competition and celebration of historical topics. Young learners conduct primary and secondary research by studying archives, museums, oral history interviews, and historical...
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National Park Service: Kingston, New York: Discover Our Shared Heritage
Learn about the history of Kingston, New York and gain an appreciation for its historical sites as you peruse this thorough site. Learn more about Kingston by checking out the related resources provided on this site as well.
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National Museum of Ireland
Visit the online home of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. Browse through to research and discover historic sites, parks and gardens, culture and the arts throughout Ireland. Also provides links to its four other...
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National Park Service: Central Vermont: Our Shared Heritage
Peruse this comprehensive site and gain an appreciation for the the history and historical sites of Central Vermont. A link is provided to a wealth of Vermont history and tourism information.
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National Park Service: Lexington Kentucky: Discover Our Shared Heritage
Gain an appreciation for the history and and historical sites of Lexington, Kentucky as you peruse this impressive site. A link is provided to a wealth of additional information about tourism and preservation in Lexington.
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National Park Service: New Bedford Whaling Historical Park: History & Culture
This national park site offers insight into the economic stimulus whaling brought to New England and has left behind a strong history for that region.
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National Park Service: The Surrender at Appomattox
Part of the website of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox in the Civil War. Includes The Gentleman's Agreement, terms of the surrender, and officers...
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National Park Service: The Death Knell of the Confederacy
Part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the final battles at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House. Pictures and a map included.
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National Park Service: Appomattox Campaign
Read about the final battles at Appomattox which ended on April 9, 1865 with Lee's surrender at the Court House. This site is part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historic Park.
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National Park Service: Creole Culture
The online companion to the Creole National Historical Park. You will find links to different Heritage Centers, as well as other sites dedicated to the history of Creole and the south.
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National Women's History Museum: Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Josepha Hale is best known for creating the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Her influence can also be seen in historic sites and in the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.
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National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Presidency
Learn about the ways in which Eisenhower's presidency and personality mirrored the country as a whole during the years he was president (1952-1960). Includes many artifacts of the era, such as campaign paraphernalia and articles of...
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National Park Service: Eisenhower National Historic Site: Mamie Eisenhower
Online exhibition about Mamie Eisenhower describes her life in words and pictures.
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National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: The Mexican War
This is a very brief overview of the Mexican War, organized into the following sections: "Zachary Taylor's Army," "The Army of the West," and "Invasion of Mexico City." Includes links to related articles and websites.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Hampton Natl Historic Site
An image of the Hampton National Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Sd: Minuteman Missile Natl Historic Site
An image of the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Jimmy Carter Natl Historic Site
An image of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Andersonville Natl Historic Site
An image of the Andersonville National Historic Site.
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National Park Service: Aboard the Underground Railroad
Learn about the fascinating people and places associated with the Underground Railroad as you visit the historic places on this travel register. Use the map or peruse the sites to find interesting facts and information.
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
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Calgary Board of Education: The Blackfoot Nation or Siksika People
This site, developed for a grade two and three collaborative project, is an excellent research tool for elementary students studying the history and customs of the Blackfoot and Siksika people.
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National Park Service: Nicodemus National Historic Site
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...
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National Archives and Records Administration: Founders Online
This site provides the texts of nearly 200,000 historical documents related to six Founding Fathers, including the papers of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The...