Have Fun With History: Holiday Season

Have fun with history videos from the past which explored technologies and innovations of the future that is now, some relevant and others not, teaches students about the dreams of the past.

The history of the Federal Courts system explained through pictures, video clips, and maps. [14:30]

A video of the White House showing its history from 1797 to 1952. Includes a link to current information about this important building.

A short video detailing the outstanding military service of a group of African American aviators whose combat record was better than that of any other group of airmen in World War II. [9:12]

This video from the Smithsonian tells about the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman. Includes links to related sites. [23:05]

Do you know where The Statue of Liberty came from, what it symbolizes, or how it was made? This short video will give you the answers. [3:47]

Module on African Americans with links to National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Museum, Northwest African American Museum, and SuSable African American History Museum and numerous videos on various topics including, World War II,...

After 76 years, Manhattan's Third Avenue Elevated Railroad line was dismantled. Students and teachers can find information on America's trains and railroads and the impact they had on history.

Wonderful resource for students and teachers of history provides videos for important and famous people throughout history, including presidents, activists and reformers, inventors and athletes, arranged chronologically by century.

Learning module on women in American history explores the changing roles for women in the 20th Century teaching us about Annie Oakley, Eleanor Roosevelt, Susan B. Anthony, and Clara Barton, among others. Multi-media resources, including...