Wise County Hist. Society: Coal Camps of Sw Virginia

Ever wondered why there is a West Virginia but not an East Virginia? The resource answers questions like this one and more as it takes an in-depth and detailed look at the history of West Virginia and how it became a state. Several...

A collection of West Virginia maps, including city maps and maps of national parks, monuments, and historic sites.

A short discussion of how Virginia became divided into two states. Presents a map of the counties from the census of 1860 that shows the distribution of slave ownership.

Welcome to Palm Beach County, Florida and its rich historical background! The navigation bar presents a variety of topics in this expansive web site. Archival photos, maps, educational programs, and exhibits are included.

Read the story of how Ohio became the first state admitted to the Union from the Northwest Territory, and how the new state became a popular place for many immigrants.

This site will enable you to better understand the history of the State of Colorado and in particular, Pueblo County which is located in Southeastern Colorado. The museum houses many collections which include artifacts, photographs,...

Explore the coal boom of the late 1860s and learn about the difficult lives of the miners and their families.

Sound recordings, photographs, manuscripts, and interactive maps describe a way of life in the mountains of West Virginia. The culture of the folks in the Big Coal River Valley as well as the environment of the Valley are explored.

Read the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican War.

Tells the story of the Staley brothers who headed to Alaska and Canada in search of gold.