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...

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.

A history of Yellowstone National Park.

Boulders shift. Canyons erode. Old trees fall. New ones grow. And tourists crowd Yellowstone National Park. The length of their vacations is barely any time at all in the stream of history.

Learners learn the importance of protecting pictographs as part of their geologic heritage by making their own paint using natural ingredients to create art.

Story of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota and resulting violations of 1868 treaty with Lakota Indians.

At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...

This chapter on the Conservation Movement, from the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, through the substantial support in the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, to the pulling back in the presidency of William Howard Taft, is from an online...

Online lesson plan to teach the concept of historical understanding by studying how a community changes over time. In this case, we look at the South Side of Chicago and ask, What happened here? Why did this place change? How am I...

A brief overview of the California Indian cultures from the northwestern part of the State: Tolowa, Yurok, Hupa, and Karuk.

This site discusses the The Declaration of Independence, and includes information on Thomas Jefferson's role in its creation.

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...

Online exhibition about Mamie Eisenhower describes her life in words and pictures.

This resource lets you explore the workings of southern plantations.

This concise article about Warren G. Harding gives information about his early life, how he got into politics, and his election as 29th president. There is brief mention of his domestic and foreign policies.

The mission of the National Fire Protection Association is to help educate people about the importance of fire safety. Fact sheets help you act with caution around appliances, candles, and electrical devices, and the kids area, featuring...

Provides an overview of the history of New York and of how the United States government came to acquire Ellis Island. Fort Gibson was built there prior to the War of 1812 to serve as a strategic post in case of attack.

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.

Features 100 aircraft, airfields, research labs, military installations, battle sites, launch facilities, and other places that tell about people and events that made the U.S. a world leader in aviation. Highlights of this travel...

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...

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.

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

Describes the birthplace of John Kennedy and the family background of his parents Joseph and Rose Kennedy.