A sketch map of Washington and the District of Columbia during the War of 1812 when British forces occupied and burned the public buildings in the city (August, 1814). The map shows the British advance on the city after the Battle of...

The first African-American Episcopal church in Washington, DC.

Located in Washington, DC. The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the recognition of women in the arts, including a tour of their on-line galleries.

A stop on the tour of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful and photographed sights in Washington.

This photograph of Nora Mae (Mrs. Clifton D.) Lowe was distributed when she chaired the ladies entertainment committee for the 77th annual convention of American Veterinary Association, in Washington, D.C., October 28, 1940. The wife of...

A description of the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...

The unofficial virtual White House Museum is an exhausting interactive collection of the history and architecture of the White House.

Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.

This website describes the life of Benjamin Banneker, a free and educated black man from Baltimore, Maryland. It describes his many accomplishments.

A description of L'Enfant's service in the United States, including service in the Revolutionary War and planning the layout for the nation's capital. (In Spanish)

This interactive link provides both learners and teachers with historical insight to the symbolism behind the dramatic construction of one of our nation's greatest monuments. Site includes pictures of various moments in the construction...

National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.

This site is a comprehensive overview of the Watergate break-in and investigation that would eventually result in Nixon's resignation.

Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.

This is the text, audio, and video [1:44] of Anita Hill's testimony on Clarence Thomas in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 11, 1991.

This site was established by CNN to serve as an "evolving record" of and "living memorial" to those who perished in the attacks of September 11, 2001.

This site, provided by CNN, acts as an index to many related topics to the Million Man March of 1995. The site provides links to images, videos, sound clips, biographies, and related sites, and related stories to the Million Man March.

This site gives some basic information on the White House for a young student.

Use this site to learn about Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806 CE), an African American that created the first clock built in the United States and was known as our first great Black Inventor.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is a monument to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about the man, his legacy, and the work undertaken at the memorial site to honor his memory. Access photos and news from this page, as...

Brief overview of the events leading up to the War of 1812, of select events from the course of the war, and of the war's aftermath.

A list of the reasons for the War of 1812 is followed by an overview of the important battles of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian Institution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...