Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: May 4: Early Manhattan & Bird Day
Read about the early history of New York City and a special day in May called Bird Day. Page contains images and hyperlinks to other resources, such as historical maps and documents.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: December 1: Rosa Parks & Pas De Deux
Two important events in U.S. history are described here. The first looks at Rosa Parks with quotes from Parks herself. The second looks at the New York City Ballet and the collaboration between Russian composer Igor Stravinsky and...
Other
New York Discovery and Settlement
Gain an understanding of the settlement of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Black Past
Black Past: New York Slave Conspiracy (1741)
This is a brief encyclopedia entry about the possible slave conspiracy to burn New York City.
Other
Nyc 100: Immigrant Stories and Information
Read immigration stories of families enduring the hardships to start a new life in America. The site contains stories as well as links to immigrant resources.
Other
New York Subway History: Beach Pneumatic Transit
Not all inventions turn out to be good ideas! Read about Alfred Ely Beach's idea to build a pneumatic tube under the streets of New York City for subway trains to use.
Other
History of Central Park, New York
Use this site to learn the history of famous Central Park. Discover how it was built, the people that visit it, and the park today.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Ellis Island: Colonial and Early American New York 1609 1890
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.
A&E Television
History.com: How Photos From the Battle of Antietam Revealed the American Civil War's Horrors
In October 1862, a shocking and unique photo exhibition opened at Mathew B. Brady's Broadway gallery in New York City. A small placard at the door advertised "The Dead of Antietam," and, as The New York Times reported on October 20,...
Read Works
Read Works: When the Empire State Building Was New
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the early history of the Empire State Building in New York City. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Coney Island History Project
This site contains so many things you'd like to know about Coney Island, the amusement capital of New York. Click on the topics on the left of the title page to navigate the site.
Other
Beyond Mannahatta: The Welikia Project
The Welikia Project examined what the landscape of New York City looked like in 1609. Use the map to explore the city then and compare it to today. Provides a collection of thirteen lessons for upper elementary but which can be adapted...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nyc Subway Turns 100
America's most famous subway has turned 100! NPR does a fun series that looks at the early technology and the usage of subway in film and song. Be sure to view the galleries of photos and listen to the memories and music!
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: New Netherland and Maryland
Hired by the Dutch East India Company, Henry Hudson in 1609 explored the area around what is now New York City and the river that bears his name, to a point probably north of present-day Albany, New York. Subsequent Dutch voyages laid...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Central Park History
Discover facts and interesting information about the history and construction of Central Park, Manhattan, New York.
A&E Television
History.com: The Life of Lou Gehrig
Find out more about the legendary first baseman. Born Henry Louis Gehrig in New York City on June 19, 1903, the future sports icon was the son of German immigrants.
The History Cat
The History Cat: History Trekker: Ellis Island: An Immigrant Story
Read about the difficult life of Jews in Russia under Czar Alexander III, one where they faced discrimination and Jewish communities were attacked when pogroms took place. Follow along as a Russian Jew travels to America and is processed...
New York City Ballet
New York City Ballet: George Balanchine
George Balanchine is one of the premiere ballet choreographers of our time. Learn about his background as well as his innovative approach to ballet.
NASA
Nasa: The Adventures of Ameila the Pigeon
Amelia the Pigeon has been given assignments related to how the land changes. These assignments center around imaging, remote sensing, and the history of New York City. They are presented in an engaging manner and are supported by...
Library of Congress
Loc: Walloons and Wallets
Follow a brief history of the founding of Wall Street in New York City and the fear of it collapsing due to the economic crisis of 2008-2009.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
Online home of the American Museum of Natural History. Find out about the museum's latest events, exhibitions, and programs.
Black Past
Black Past: New York Slave Uprising (1712)
This brief encyclopedia article tells about the slave revolt in New York in 1712 which led to severe punishment and stricter laws for slaves.