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Publisher: National Park Service An 'Unvanished' Story: 5,500 Years of History in the Vicinity of Seventh & Mission Streets, San Francisco 
 Provides a history of the area around San Francisco's Seventh and Mission Streets, including information on the Costanoans, the Ohlone, and the building and restoration of the 1905 U.S. Court of Appeals Building, "described as one of the most ornate public buildings in America." Contains photographs, maps, and other ephemera. Includes a bibliography and related links. Prepared by the National Park Service, Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC). http://www.nps.gov/history/seac/sfprehis.htm Topics: Architecture, History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Aboard the Underground Railroad: A National Register Travel Itinerary
A history of the Underground Railroad, including the early antislavery movement. A map displays the routes. Provides links, by state, to a history of each of the surviving historic places along the route, with photos and location, often including hours and phone number if open to visitors. The "Learn More" section includes print and online resources as well as a list of state tourism websites for those states featured. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/underground/ Topics: Black Resources, History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, United States History Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, Georgia
A national historic site in Atlanta's "Sweet Auburn" district is featured at this website. Includes links to events, Black History Month activities, educational opportunities, Atlanta's historic places, in-depth focus for children, and volunteer information. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm Topics: Black Resources, History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Home & Housing, Notable People, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 6, 2009 We Shall Overcome: Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement
Background, interactive maps, a list of sites and more about several dozen houses, schools, churches, and buildings associated with civil rights activism and events. Brief text places each building in historical context. Includes a reading list and related links. Searchable and browsable. From the U.S. National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/civilrights/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, History, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
This National Historic Site, which consists of "Monroe Elementary School, one of the four segregated elementary schools for African American children in Topeka," Kansas, commemorates "the landmark [1954] Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools." The Web site provides information about visiting the school, material about the main lawsuit and related cases, and a bibliography. http://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Education Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System
"The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System is a computerized database containing very basic facts about servicemen who served on both sides during the Civil War. ... Other information includes: histories of regiments in both the Union and Confederate Armies, links to descriptions of 384 significant battles of the war, and other historical information. Additional information about soldiers, sailors, regiments, and battles, as well as prisoner-of-war records and cemetery records, will be added over time." http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Topics: Black Resources, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jan 18, 2005 Our Shared History: African American Heritage
This site showcases United States National Park Service (NPS) resources related to black history and culture. It includes a section on the Underground Railroad and travel guides for exploring relevant national parks, exhibits, and collections. Through numerous links, this website also serves as a portal to NPS online resources on this subject. http://www.nps.gov/history/aahistory/ Topics: Black Resources, History, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 20, 2007 San Juan Island National Historical Park
This site provides information about the Washington state park that was the site of the "Pig War" crisis. In 1859, a San Juan Island farmer became enraged when he discovered a Hudson's Bay Company pig rooting in his potatoes. He shot the pig and started an armed confrontation between the United States and Canada known as the Pig War. Site includes historical accounts of this event, a teacher's guide, visitor information, and photographs. http://www.nps.gov/sajh/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Nez Perce National Historical Park
Describes this historical park consisting of 38 sites scattered across Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state, which "have been designated to commemorate the stories and history of the Nimiipuu [Nez Perce] and their interaction with explorers, fur traders, missionaries, soldiers, settlers, gold miners, and farmers who moved through or into the area." Includes history, visitor information, and other details about the sites. Searchable. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/nepe/index.htm Topics: Native Americans Last updated Oct 6, 2009 World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
The "In Depth" section of this site contains text and photographs outlining the story of the USS Arizona and the events of December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor. Includes links to separate lists of USS Arizona casualties (with rank, service, and home state), survivors, and Pearl Harbor casualties. "Education Programs" features a lesson plan related to the memorial. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, Military, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, World War II Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Denali National Park & Preserve
This national park in Alaska features Mount McKinley, and "countless other spectacular mountains and many large glaciers. Denali's more than 6 million acres also encompass a complete sub-arctic eco-system with large mammals such as grizzly bears, wolves, Dall sheep, and moose." The site provides tourist information, management documents, and photos and information about flora, fauna, natural features, and history and culture. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/dena/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Mississippi River Facts
Facts and figures about this North American river, including length, width, depth, elevation, sediment load, water supply, commerce, and wildlife in the area. From the National Park Service (NPS), Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. http://www.nps.gov/miss/riverfacts.htm Topics: Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Water Last updated May 5, 2008 National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park
Details about this historic park "established to celebrate the origins and evolution of America's most widely recognized indigenous musical art form." Includes New Orleans jazz history, maps and walking tours of New Orleans jazz history, music clips, classroom activities, and related material. September 2005 note: "Due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina, the park's headquarter office and visitor center are closed at this time." http://www.nps.gov/jazz/index.htm Topics: History, Hurricane Katrina, Musical Genres, National Parks & Forests, Outdoor Recreation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National American Indian Heritage Month
"To promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month," this National Park Service site presents monuments, buildings, and other places associated with the prehistory and history of Native Americans. Includes lesson plans and travel itineraries. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/indian/ Topics: History, National Parks & Forests, Native Americans, Special Months Last updated Oct 28, 2009 Fort Spokane
Virtual tours of Fort Spokane, part of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in eastern Washington state. Vintage photos accompany a tour of Fort Spokane as seen through the eyes of a new soldier in 1893 and a look at the Fort Spokane Indian Boarding School as seen by a new student. Includes a cultural landscape bibliography and a page about military bugle calls used at Fort Spokane in 1888. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/laro/historyculture/fort-spokane.htm Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 12, 2007 The Valley Forge Muster Roll
About 30,000 soldiers spent all or part of the winter of 1777-1778 with General Washington at the Valley Forge encampment. This database from the National Park Service attempts to list all those men. In addition to the searchable Muster Roll, this site contains an organizational chart of the Continental Army at Valley Forge and brief biographical information on Washington, his generals, and his aides-de-camp. http://valleyforgemusterroll.org/ Topics: Families, History, Hobbies, Military, People, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 24, 2004 The Battle of Bennington: An American Victory
This lesson plan focuses on the Battle of Bennington, which took place in New York in the summer of 1777 between "the British army and its Canadian, Indian, and Loyalist supporters faced [by] Patriots defending their newly proclaimed independence." The site includes maps, excerpts from historical materials, and suggested activities. From the U.S. National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/107bennington/107bennington.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Ancient Architects of the Mississippi
This site explores the ancient civilization known as "moundbuilders" of the southern Mississippi delta. It provides information about life along the river and other aspects of these peoples. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/archeology/feature/FEATURE.HTM Topics: Archaeology, Native Americans Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Chaco Culture National Historical Park: Museum Collections of the National Park Service
This exhibit uses images from the Chaco Culture National Historical Park's museum collections to illustrate the culture of the American Indians of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Covers themes such as daily life, subsistence, technology, trade, and communication. Includes a timeline, a feature on ceramics found in Chaco Canyon, and slide shows on topics such as kivas, masonry, animal forms, and views. http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/chcu/ Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, Crafts, National Parks & Forests, Native Americans Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Coso Rock Art
"The Coso Rock Art District, a National Historic Landmark deep in the U.S. Navy's testing station at China Lake [California], contains one of America's most impressive petroglyphic and archeological complexes." This site examines the setting, the landscape, and the people in the area where this prehistoric rock art was created; images of selected designs; ideas for potential meanings; and protection issues. From the National Park Service (NPS) Archeology Program. Note: mouse over boxes for links. http://www.nps.gov/history/archeology/rockart/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Geography, National Parks & Forests, Water Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Kennewick Man
This site describes the discovery of the Kennewick Man skeleton along the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington state, and provides access to the subsequent scientific investigations and reports. The reports include the results of DNA testing, radiocarbon dating, and nondestructive examination. The letter from Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt to Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera "regarding disposition of the Kennewick human remains" is also included. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/archeology/kennewick/ Topics: Archaeology, Native Americans Last updated Jun 13, 2007 National NAGPRA
"The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a Federal law passed in 1990 that provides a process for museums and Federal agencies ... to return certain Native American cultural items," including human remains and sacred objects. The site provides the text of the law and resources for tribes, museums, and the public about applying the law. Also includes maps and access to related databases and sites. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/ Topics: Archaeology, Law by Subject, Native Americans Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas
Excellent, illustrated fact sheets for a variety of problem aquatics, herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees. Each group has descriptions, habitat and distribution, native range, management approaches, and other information. In addition, there is background information on the problem of invasive alien plants and an extensive list of Internet resources on invasive species of all types that are threatening the ecosystems of the United States. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/ Topics: Plants, Water Last updated Mar 16, 2005 Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Presents information about this early fort and fur trading post (in what is now Oregon and Washington state), which "represented British territorial interests, yet made American settlement in the Northwest possible." Features a virtual tour of reconstructed buildings such as the fur store, blacksmith, and Indian trade shops. Includes historical articles, visitor and volunteer information, and descriptions of programs and archaeology projects. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/fova/index.htm Topics: History, National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Whitman Mission National Historic Site
This site presents the mission Marcus and Narcissa Whitman established along the Oregon Trail near Walla Walla, Washington. Information about activities, lodging and fees, a virtual tour of the mission, and a printable map and travel guide are included. There are also links to many educational resources here, including teachers' guides, biographies, a timeline, archaeological information, mission recipes for students to try, and hundreds of current and historic photos. http://www.nps.gov/whmi/index.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Religion, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Explore the History and Culture of Southeastern Louisiana
This National Register of Historic Places travel itinerary features "historic places along the Mississippi River and surrounding lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain ... the itinerary begins with the grand plantations along the River Road, continues north through historic Baton Rouge and along the Mississippi River ... then east to sites along State Highway 10, and finally loops back to Baton Rouge again." Includes a map, list of sites, photos, and essays. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/louisiana/ Topics: History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 11, 2007 The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass
Detailed information about the cleaning, repair, restoration, and protection of stained and leaded glass in historic buildings. Includes historical background, information about dating and documenting leaded glass, guidelines for photographing stained glass, and a selected reading list. Part of the National Park Service's "Preservation Briefs" series, which also includes "The Preservation of Historic Pigmented Structural Glass (Vitrolite and Carrara Glass)." http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief33.htm Topics: Crafts Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright
This lesson plan covers the philanthropic library actions of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who between 1886 and 1919 donated "more than $40 million [that] paid for 1,679 new library buildings in communities large and small across America." Includes a map showing the Carnegie libraries in the U.S. in 1920, readings, a sample building plan, and links to related sites. Part of the Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans series from the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/50carnegie/50carnegie.htm Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 8, 2009 A New Lease on Life: Museum Conservation in the National Park Service
Describes the main steps in conservation treatment: examination, stabilization, research, and restoration. Four illustrated case studies are presented to describe the steps, including an Abraham Lincoln letter, a Canyon de Chelly archaeological textile, a Saint-Gaudens plaster bust, and President and Mrs. Johnson's clothing. Includes a glossary and suggestions and links for evaluating and caring for family heirlooms. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/conservation/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Museums Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Atlanta, Georgia
Provides images and information about historical sites and districts in the city, including homes, commercial buildings and neighborhoods, schools, churches, and government buildings. Also includes descriptions of thematic tours such as antebellum, industrial, and the African American experience. Provides an interactive map, bibliography, related websites, and resources for planning a trip to the city. From the National Park Service and several state and local agencies. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/atlanta/ Topics: History, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Travel Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Aviation: From Sand Dunes to Sonic Booms
Provides images and information about historical sites related to aviation history, including locations related to the Wright brothers and other aviation pioneers, modern airports and air terminals, military air fields and hangars, and space centers and launching sites. Provides an interactive map, essays, related links, and travel information. From the National Park Service in partnership with other government agencies. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/aviation/ Topics: Astronomy, History, National Parks & Forests, Technology, Transportation Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Natural History Guide to American Samoa: A Collection of Articles
"This collection of articles provides a glimpse into the marine and wildlife resources in American Samoa's tropical, oceanic environment. The articles were written by 8 biologists" from several agencies. Includes photographs, illustrations, maps, local facts, and information about the seasons, biodiversity, and the island's marine and terrestrial environments, which include coral, fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, and other wildlife. Also covers agricultural pests and diseases. http://www.nps.gov/archive/npsa/book/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Nov 14, 2006 George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP)
The GWMP "preserves the natural scenery along the Potomac River. It connects the historic sites from Mount Vernon, where Washington lived, past the nation's capital, which he founded, and to the Great Falls of the Potomac where the President demonstrated his skill as an engineer." The site features links to site along the parkway, such as the Clara Barton National Historic Site and Theodore Roosevelt Island. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/home.htm Topics: Presidents by Name, U.S. History By Place Last updated Apr 25, 2007 Trail of the Hellhound: Delta Blues in the Lower Mississippi Valley
This site "provides an overview of two distinct styles of blues [Delta and Memphis Blues] practiced in the Lower Mississippi Valley, extensive biographies of the region's greatest blues musicians [including Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, and Skip James], and pictures and descriptions of sites to visit." Includes audio and video clips. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/delta/blues/ Topics: History, Music, Musical Genres, Musicians Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Introduces this Upper Columbia River recreation area in Washington state. Describes accessibility, activities, educational programs, and historical and cultural background of the park. (Portions of Lake Roosevelt's shoreline are managed by the Colville Confederated Tribes and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.) Includes information about the Junior Ranger program and Lake Roosevelt Floating Classroom. Also features details on lake levels, fishing, boating, camping, fire management, and events. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Oct 6, 2009 National Parks Portfolio: Mount Rainier
This portion of the online version of a book (originally published by the National Park Service in 1931) presents black-and-white photographs of Mount Rainier (Washington state). Describes the mountain's glacier system as a "frozen octopus" and poetically describes features such as Edith Falls, Van Trump Park, the Tahoma Glaciers, Nisqually Glacier Bridge, Longmire Springs, Mirror Lake, Spray Park, Paradise Valley, and Comet Falls. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/portfolio/portfolio4.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change
A lesson plan for studying "centuries of dramatic changes to an adobe ranch house and its surroundings [and] to analyze the interaction between Spanish and Anglo culture in California." Includes maps, readings, site plans and photographs of Rancho Los Alamitos (Long Beach), activities, and links to related resources. From the U.S. National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/8californio/8californio.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jul 11, 2007 National Park Service: Pinnacles National Monument
Official site for the national park located in the Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley. Features information about the pinnacles, which are eroded remains of a volcano, as well as wildflower viewing, hiking, and climbing opportunities. Includes photos, park management documents, and information about wildlife found in the park. http://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The War Relocation Centers of World War II: When Fear Was Stronger than Justice
A lesson plan designed to study the U.S. government's confinement of people of Japanese ancestry to relocation centers during World War II. Resources include maps, readings, photographs and layouts of the Manzanar (California) and Rowher (Arkansas) camps, activities, and links to related Web sites. From the U.S. National Park Service program, Teaching with Historic Places. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/89manzanar/89manzanar.htm Topics: History, Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, World War II Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)
Visitor information and background material for the GGNRA with links to some of its components including The Presidio of San Francisco, Fort Point National Historic Site, Muir Woods National Monument, and Alcatraz Island. http://www.nps.gov/goga/index.htm Topics: Parks Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Channel Islands National Park
This site describes the five (Anacapa, Santa Barbara, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz) California Channel Islands that make up the national park. Features maps, recreational opportunities, and transportation information, as well as a live eagle webcam that tracks nesting activity. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm Topics: Parks Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Mojave National Preserve
The National Park Service provides an exploration of this area between the Great Basin and Sonoran deserts. "The Preserve encompasses 1.6 million acres of mountains, jumble rocks, desert washes, and dry lakes." Topics include desert ecology, plants and animals, geology, and history and culture. Also find a glossary, maps, information about recreation, education, and management issues, and the Final Environmental Impact Statement and General Management Plan. http://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Oct 6, 2009 National Park Service: California
Provides links to information on National Park Service sites (parks, historic trails, monuments, recreation areas, and more) in California. Includes map. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/applications/parksearch/state.cfm?st=ca Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Fire Information Cache
A study of the role of fire in park ecosystems is presented with this collection of papers on fire and fire management. Included are annual fire reports archived to 1995, GIS information, a bibliography, glossary of fire terms, links, and maps of "prescribed natural fires, suppressed lightning fires, human-caused wildfires, and planned and completed prescribed burns in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks." http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/fire/indxfire.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Plants, Science Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Alcatraz Island
This site for Alcatraz Island provides both popular and little-known historical information about this former penitentiary. Details include famous inmates (such as Al Capone and George "Machine Gun" Kelly), the January 1895 imprisonment of "the largest single group of Indian prisoners [in the United States]," its military history, and its role in the Indian Occupation Movement of 1969. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz/ Topics: Notable People Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Grand Canyon National Park
Detailed information for the traveler to this national park, including maps, lodging, camping, transportation, ranger programs, hiking, mule trips, air tours, weather, sunset and sunrise times, news releases (such as about rescue operations), and more. Provides fact sheets on the Hualapai Tribe and Skywalk, and on the Havasupai Indian Reservation. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm Topics: Geography, Geology, National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 9, 2009 Whitman Mission NHS: For Kids
This website features crafts, activities, games, and legends from Indians in southeastern Washington state and the surrounding area. Presents craft projects such as making adobe bricks, building a model covered wagon, and making moccasins. Includes missionary, pioneer, and Native American recipes, a sign language activity, and a "Discover the Columbia River" game. Also includes links. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/archive/whmi/educate/kids/kids.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Religion Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Locke and Walnut Grove: Havens for Early Asian Immigrants in California
This lesson plan uses two Sacramento River towns in California for studying the Asian immigrant experience. Materials include maps, readings, images, activities, and links. From the U.S. National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/locke/locke.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 16, 2007 National Christmas Tree Program
Provides information about the annual lighting of the national Christmas tree at President's Park on the White House grounds. Includes an extensive history of national Christmas trees from 1923 to the present and an essay highlighting significant events in the history of the Capitol tree ceremony. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/whho/national_christmas_tree_program.htm Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances Last updated Dec 9, 2007 CWSAC Battle Summaries
A list of U.S. Civil War battles by state and campaign. Each entry gives the date and a description of the battle, the principal commanders, and estimated casualties. From "Technical Volume II: Battle Summaries" of the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission's (CWSAC) "Report on the Nation's Civil War Battlefields." Includes a link to the full report. http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/battles/tvii.htm Topics: United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 11, 2007 The Civil War Soldier: Civil War Small Arms
Concise introduction to the firearms used in the Civil War, including technical specifications, soldier's opinions of the weapons, the impact of weapon shortages, key foreign and domestic manufacturers, and status of production by the war's end. Includes a bibliography. From the Gettysburg National Military Park of the U.S. National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/soldierlife/webguns.htm Topics: Hobbies, Recreation, Social Issues, United States History, Wars & Conflicts, Weapons Last updated Nov 10, 2006 The Gettysburg National Military Park Virtual Tour: The Battle of Gettysburg
An illustrated history of this U.S. Civil War battle fought in July 1863. Includes images from the battle sites, diagrams of the attacks, biographies, eyewitness accounts, a bibliography, and related material. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/getttour/main-ms.htm Topics: United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Mount Rainier National Park
This site offers planning advice for visitors to the Washington state national park. Features information about activities, details about the science and history of the area, and weather, road, trail, and climbing conditions. Also includes registration forms for recreational activities such as camping and climbing, and resources for teachers and students. Searchable. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Confinement and Ethnicity: An Overview of World War II Japanese American Relocation Sites
This full-text, illustrated, online book tells the story of the forced evacuations of nearly 120,000 Japanese-American citizens following Pearl Harbor and each of the War Relocation Authority internment camps to which they were sent. Noteworthy features include a solid narrative history, extensive bibliographical references, and architectural drawings of barracks, mess halls, and other detention camp buildings. From the National Park Service's Links to the Past resources. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/anthropology74/ Topics: History, Literature & Books, National Parks & Forests, United States History, World War II Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Death Valley National Park
They don't call it that for nothing. The National Park Service advises on safely visiting this desert of over three million acres. There's information on hiking trails and backcountry roads; geology, wildlife, and plants; care for this fragile environment; camping; permits; photographs; a detailed park map; ghost towns; and the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act. http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Dinosaur! National Monument
The online exhibit from this national monument in Colorado and Utah features images of dinosaur fossil specimens, an artist's conception of live dinosaurs, a dinosaur family tree, and a geologic timeline. Includes multimedia features. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/dino/ Topics: Animals, Geology Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Mount Rainier: Its Human History Associations
A report prepared for the Field Division of Education of the National Park Service in 1934. "Its purpose was to provide an outline of the pertinent historical facts which could be used in the development of a museum ... at Mount Rainier National Park." The report includes elevation measurements of the mountain (in Washington state) and a discussion of discovery and exploration in the region. Includes a timeline and bibliographies. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/berkeley/rensch2/ Topics: Geography, History, National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Jun 17, 2007 The Museum of Westward Expansion
This site, based on the museum located in the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, focuses on the "history of the 19th century American West, from the Louisiana Purchase to the closing of the frontier in 1890." The site includes an interactive tour of the museum, a chronology of events in the 1800s, audio clips, and narratives highlighting exploration, American Indians, the fur trade, and other topics. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/archive/jeff/expansion_museum.html Topics: Geography, History, Museums by Place: United States, National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Nov 14, 2006 National Park Service Public Health Program: Illnesses and Diseases
A collection of fact sheets on illnesses and diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile virus, E. coli, giardia, and viral encephalitis. In-depth coverage of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) features sections on risk reduction, camping precautions, and rodent-proofing. Each fact sheet includes related references. http://www.nps.gov/public_health/docs/docs.htm#illness Topics: Animals, Infectious Diseases, National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 14, 2009 Channel Islands National Park Wildlife: Island Fox
"Here you can learn about the behavior and habits of the island fox, the diminutive and increasingly rare native of ... [California's] Channel Islands." Includes sections on natural history, population decline of the island fox and links to websites of conservation groups working to save the fox from extinction. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/chis/naturescience/island-fox.htm Topics: Animals, Environment Last updated Oct 9, 2009 Eleanor Roosevelt: American Visionary
Captioned photographs of Eleanor Roosevelt throughout her life. Features pictures of her with presidents, friends, and famous people; photographs of the Roosevelt family, Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR), and Fala (FDR's Scottish terrier); images of furniture and personal items; a virtual tour of Val-Kill Cottage; and a history of Val-Kill Industries, a social experiment "designed to provide local farmers and their families with the necessary crafting skills to supplement their income." http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/elro/ Topics: History, Home & Housing, Notable People: Government, Parks, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency, Travel Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Golden Crescent: Crossroads of Florida and Georgia
Information about an area, rich in cultural history, that stretches along the Atlantic coast from northern Florida to Savannah, Georgia and west to the Florida coast on the Gulf of Mexico. Includes discussions of early Native Americans, African Americans, America's industrialists, and the roles played by the Spanish, French, and British. There is also information on maritime fortification, plantations, and crops. The Map Room displays the location of the sites. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/goldcres/ Topics: History, National Parks & Forests, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 11, 2007 National Historic Landmarks Program: Stonewall
Information about this bar in New York City that was designated as a national historic landmark in 2000 because in June 1969 it was "the scene of important events that sparked the modern struggle for the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans." Includes a statement of significance and an image of the building. From the National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=-1888210723&ResourceType=Site Topics: Activism, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, History Last updated Sep 21, 2006 Three Historic Nevada Cities
This site provides images and historical information about Carson City, Reno, and Virginia City, three cities "nestled along the western border of Nevada near the looming Sierra Nevada Mountain range." Features essays about each city, an interactive map, and descriptions of historical sites such as schools, mansions, hotels, courthouses, and churches. A cooperative project of the National Park Service and several local groups. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/nevada/ Topics: History, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Travel Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
This site features information about the trail, which is the second longest of the National Scenic and National Historic Trails and passes through 11 states. Provides details of activities (such as hiking, cycling, and boating), educational programs, special events, facilities, fees, maps, nearby attractions, and the Junior Ranger Program for children. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/lecl/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Whitman Mission: National Historic Site Washington
This site from the National Park Service (NPS) contains the entire text of an NPS handbook by Erwin N. Thompson on the Whitman Mission and its founders, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman. The mission, which is near Walla Walla, Washington state, was founded in 1836 in what was then the Oregon Territory. The site includes photographs, drawings, links, and a detailed account of the massacre at the Waiilatpu mission. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/hh/37/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
"This site highlights various publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks that deal directly with the ingenuity, creativity, cultural, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans" of Spanish, Latin American, Basque, and Caribbean ancestry. Browse publications, travel itineraries, historic places and parks, and learn about this annual observance held September 15 to October 15. Includes a Spanish version of the register (El Registro Nacional De Lugares Historicos). From the National Register of Historic Places. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/hispanic/ Topics: History, National Parks & Forests, Special Months, United States History Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings
Information about restoring an old home and historic preservation generally. Includes an overview of the standards established by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior and their relation to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program, with illustrated guides of recommended and not recommended practices for specific materials, features, and considerations (masonry, wood, metal, windows, roofs, storefronts, accessibility, safety). From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/hps/tps/tax/rhb/ Topics: Architecture, History, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Places Where Women Made History
This site "focuses on 75 historic places in New York and Massachusetts associated with the varied aspects of women's history." Learn about the "many American women who made outstanding contributions to education, government, medicine, the arts, commerce, women's suffrage and the early civil rights movement." Provides itineraries, maps, site descriptions, and more. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/pwwmh/ Topics: History, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Wheat Farms, Flour Mills, and Railroads: A Web of Interdependence
This lesson plan focuses on "the interdependence of wheat production, flour processing, and transportation." Based on the National Register of Historic Places registration files for sites located in Minnesota and North Dakota, it includes readings, maps, images, and activities. From the U.S. National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/106wheat/106wheat.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, History, Lesson Plans, Transportation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 National Historic Landmarks Program
This searchable site features thousands of "nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States." Also includes Theme Studies -- collections of sites "associated with a specific area of American history." http://www.nps.gov/history/nhl/ Topics: History Last updated Jun 17, 2007 National Mall & Memorial Parks
Part of the National Park Service, National Mall & Memorial Parks "preserves and interprets more than a dozen ... areas including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site," and the National Mall, all in Washington, D.C. The site describes these and other monuments, memorials, and historic locations. Includes a history and timeline of the Mall and an events calendar. http://www.nps.gov/nacc/index.htm Topics: Architecture by Place, History, National Parks & Forests Last updated Nov 11, 2009 National Register of Historic Places
"The Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. ... Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture." Searchable. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/ Topics: History, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Shaker Historic Trail
"This ... National Register of Historic Places travel itinerary highlights 15 Shaker sites, including nine which are open to the public." View and explore an interactive map, browse a list of sites (arranged geographically), read essays, and use itineraries to plan trips. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/shaker/ Topics: Christianity, History Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Teaching with Historic Places
This site contains lesson plans that use "properties listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects." Browse by location, theme, time period, or by U.S. National Standards for History (grades 5-12) and Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Features contains thematically grouped lessons. Also included are guidelines for creating individualized lesson plans. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/index.htm Topics: History, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Sep 28, 2009 Building America's Industrial Revolution: The Boott Cotton Mills of Lowell, Massachusetts
This lesson plan is based on the national historic park that is the site of "mills built from the mid-1830s to the early 20th century, reflecting the early use of waterpower, steam power, and finally electric power." Discusses the Industrial Revolution, cotton mill equipment, the textile industry, and related topics. Includes images, maps, and related resources. From the National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/21boott/21boott.htm Topics: Industries, Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 11, 2007 National Park Service: Park Histories
A collection of dozens of long and detailed histories of the national parks of the United States, written by National Park Service (NPS) staff. Arranged by name of the park. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/park_histories/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 29, 2009 Acadia National Park
History, maps, trails, natural history, and more for the visitor to Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine. Information from the U.S. National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National Park Service: Digital Image Archives
A collection of public domain images of national parks, monuments, battlefields, and historic sites. Browse by park name. http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/imagebase.html Topics: National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 1, 2003 North Cascades
"North Cascades National Park Service Complex contains the heart of this mountainous region in three park units [in northwest Washington State] which are all managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas." This site contains history, maps, and information about natural and cultural resources, educational programs and materials, recreational activities, current events, conditions, accessibility, and fees for the parks. http://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Parks Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Washington
Ebey's Landing "provides a vivid historical record of Pacific Northwest history, including the first exploration of Puget Sound by Captain George Vancouver in 1792; early settlement by Colonel Isaac Ebey ... [and] growth and settlement resulting from the Oregon Trail and the Westward migration." The site provides information about visiting this area, park management, and details about the land, the history, and the architecture of the area. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/ebla/index.htm Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Cabrillo National Monument
Information about this park (located on San Diego Bay, California) that is dedicated to explorer "Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo [who] led the first European expedition to explore what is now the west coast of the United States" in 1542. The site provides brief biographical information about Cabrillo and information about the park, such as the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, whales, and flora and fauna. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, Notable People Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans: Paterson, New Jersey: America's Silk City
This lesson focuses on Paterson, New Jersey, which was known as "Silk City" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the town produced large quantities of silk fabric. "In 1913, however, the mills stood silent for five months as workers joined in a bitter strike." The website features readings about labor history in the town, maps, and historic images of mills, looms, dye houses, and other industrial scenes. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/102paterson/102paterson.htm Topics: Activism, Industries, Labor, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Seattle: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
This guide to more than three dozen properties explores the history of Seattle over the past century and a half through descriptions and images of historic buildings, ships, monuments, and areas. Features a map, and a list of sites that links to photos, details, and related material. Sites include the Ballard Avenue Historic District, the International District, and the Arctic Building. Also includes links to related websites. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/seattle/index.htm Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Oregon and Washington
Information about a group of national and state parks in Washington state and Oregon, created by a law passed in 2004. Contains details about the "sites preserved in these parks [which] allow you to walk where Lewis and Clark and the rest of the Corps of Discovery walked." Includes a map, historical essays, drawings and photos, event listings, construction updates, and related material. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/lewi/index.htm Topics: Parks, United States History Last updated Oct 6, 2009 James River Plantations: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
This website explores the historic plantations located on the banks of the James River in Virginia. It offers an interactive map, background narratives on the Colonial lifestyle, and details about the architecture and history of the plantations (such as the John Tyler House and Appomattox Manor). Includes a section for related print and online resources. From the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/ Topics: History, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 13, 2007 National Park Service: Preservation Briefs
Find "easy-to-read guidance on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings." Features illustrated essays on topics such as repairing historic plaster, removing graffiti from historic masonry, controlling unwanted moisture, preserving ceramic tile floors, preserving historic signs, seismic retrofitting, and the dangers of abrasive cleaning. From the National Park Service Technical Preservation Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/TPS/briefs/presbhom.htm Topics: Architecture Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
In honor of this annual May commemoration "this site showcases historic properties listed in the National Register and National Park units highlighting important aspects of the Asian and Pacific experience in America." Featured properties include the Granada Relocation Center (Colorado) and the Chinatown Archaeological Site (Riverside, California). Also includes links to other parks, travel itineraries, and related sites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/feature/asia/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Dec 4, 2007 World War II in the San Francisco Bay Area: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
This virtual travel itinerary covers dozens of sites related to World War II in the San Francisco Bay Area. Features an introductory film clip from the 1940s, interactive map, and illustrated essays on topics such as seacoast defense, mobilization, port of embarkation, shipbuilding, and women at war. Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/wwIIbayarea/ Topics: Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 20, 2007 The American Revolution
The official National Park Service (NPS) American Revolution website features history and details about parks related to the Revolution. Includes a general timeline and detailed timelines for 1775-1783, stories, profiles of important people, and an interactive travel guide to National Park Service and other American Revolution historic sites around the country, such as Valley Forge and Minute Man Park. Also includes material for teachers and articles about why the Revolution continues to have meaning today. http://www.nps.gov/revwar/ Topics: United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 5, 2006 Parkitecture in Western National Parks
Review of early 20th century rustic design and naturalism in architecture in national parks in western states. "Architects, landscape architects and engineers combined native wood and stone with convincingly 'native' styles to create visually appealing structures that seemed to fit naturally within the majestic landscapes." Includes images of gateways, transportation systems, hotels, and more in parks such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Denali. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/hdp/exhibits/parkitect/ Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Architecture in the Parks
This National Park Service (NPS) National Historic Landmark theme study focuses on the history of buildings in national parks. It provides an overview of types and purposes of building from the 1880s through the Depression and post-World War II period. Also find images and details about specific buildings such as the Awanee and Wawona hotels in Yosemite, the El Tovar hotel in the Grand Canyon, and Art Deco Aquatic Park in San Francisco. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/harrison/harrison0.htm Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, National Parks & Forests Last updated Jul 11, 2007 The American Civil War
The official National Park Service (NPS) American Civil War website. "The approaching Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War (2011-2015) offers the current generation of Americans a most important opportunity to know, discuss, and commemorate this country's greatest national crisis." Includes historical background material, links to "over 70 parks in the National Park System which have resources that are related to the history of the Civil War," lesson plans, and more. http://cwar.nps.gov/civilwar/ Topics: National Parks & Forests, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 6, 2006 Santa Clara County: California's Historic Silicon Valley
This National Park Service (NPS) itinerary "highlights 28 places listed in the National Register of Historic Places that illustrate how this fertile valley blossomed from a series of small agricultural towns ... into the center of the technology revolution." It features "a wide variety of historic buildings, from adobe pueblos to the Art Deco De Anza Hotel, from the eclectic Victorian architecture of the ... Winchester House to the ... home of President Herbert Hoover." http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/santaclara/ Topics: Last updated Jun 20, 2007 National Park Service: Lake Chelan
Website for Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, which is part of North Cascades National Park in Washington state. Includes details about accessing the Stehekin Valley area by ferry or float-plane ("there are no road connections between Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and the outside"), activities (such as interpretive programs and nature walks), and other visitor information. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/lach/index.htm Topics: Water Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National Park Service: Olympic National Park
Visitor information for this national park located in Washington state, featuring "glacier capped mountains, wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth forests, including temperate rain forests." Features history of this area that "is the traditional homeland of more Native American groups than any other National Park unit," details about activities (such as backpacking and climbing), maps, photos, park management documents, and more. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National Park Service: Ross Lake
Maps, trails, and visitor information for Ross Lake National Recreation Area, "the most accessible part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex" in Washington state. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/rola/index.htm Topics: Water Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Klondike Gold Rush [National Historical Park] -- Seattle Unit
Website for this national park that commemorates the impact of the "tens of thousands of people from across the United States and around the world [who] descended upon Seattle's commercial district" in 1897 and 1898 on their way to the Canadian Klondike. Includes details about activities, a curriculum guide (for grades 3-6), and news, such as the opening of the new visitor center in June 2006. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/klse/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests, United States History Last updated Oct 21, 2009 Roanoke Revisited: Heritage Education Program
Teaching materials on the mystery surrounding the first English colony in America established (in 1587) in what is now the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Includes background on British exploration prior to the establishment of the colony, Native Americans, and the mysterious disappearance of the people of this "Lost Colony." From Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/fora/forteachers/roanoke-revisited.htm Topics: United States History Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Trail of Tears: National Historic Trail
Material about this trail that "commemorate[s] the survival of the Cherokee people despite their forced removal from their homelands in the Southeastern United States in the 1840s." The site features an interactive map of the trail that covers "2,200 miles of land and water routes, and traverses portions of nine states," reports on research projects, a link to a lesson plan, and related material. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/trte/index.htm Topics: Native Americans Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans: Martin Van Buren's "Return to the Soil"
This lesson plan "complements classroom study of early 19th-century politics by tracing the life of Martin Van Buren and examining his retirement home" in Kinderhook, New York. Features biographical material on the 8th U.S. president, related readings, images, and classroom activities. From the National Park Service (NPS) Teaching with Historic Places program. http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/39vanburen/39vanburen.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Andrew Johnson National Historical Site: History & Culture
Details about the life of Andrew Johnson, the 17th U.S. president, who "rose from dire circumstances to the nation's most prestigious office without having attended a single day of school," and who was the first president to be impeached. Features a biography, timeline of Johnson's life and political career, essays about his impeachment, and related material. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/anjo/historyculture/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Website for the national monument for this Maryland fort where "the American flag waving defiantly over the ramparts of [the fort] ... inspired Francis Scott Key to compose our national anthem." Features several historical publications about the history and archeology of the fort, Francis Scott Key and "The Star-Spangled Banner," and related topics. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/archive/fomc/home.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Musical Genres, United States History Last updated Feb 28, 2007 Inventory of Historic Light Stations
List of historic lighthouses throughout the U.S. Listings include year established, descriptions of the tower and keepers' quarters, selected images, ownership (public or private), and a link to visiting information. Listings are arranged by state. From the National Park Service (NPS) Maritime Heritage Program. http://www.nps.gov/maritime/ltsum.htm Topics: Technology Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Missouri
Website for this historical site in Missouri commemorating Ulysses S. Grant, "known as the victorious Civil War general who saved the Union and the 18th President of the United States." Provides historical essays, details about the buildings at the site and surrounding wildlife, a FAQ, and related material. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/ulsg/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Website for the Independence, Missouri, home where Harry S. Truman lived between 1919 and 1972 and for the Truman Farm Home in Grandview, Missouri. Features historical essays, images of artifacts, a link to an exhibition about the 33rd U.S. president, and curriculum materials. Also includes a small exhibit about preserving the home, and general information about visiting the historic site. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/hstr/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 9, 2009 Birthplace of John F. Kennedy: Home of the Boy Who Would Be President
This lesson plan about John F. Kennedy "can be used as a biographical study, an introduction to the Kennedy presidency and the turbulent sixties, or as part of a unit on post-World War II American history." Provides readings, images, activities, and a map of the area around the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site in Brookline, Massachusetts. Part of the Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans program of the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/33jfk/33jfk.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Website companion to the historical site in Pennsylvania memorializing an 1889 flood in which over 2,200 people died. Features details about the flood and the site, a link to a lesson plan (with readings and images of the flood), park management documents, and visitor information. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/jofl/index.htm Topics: U.S. History By Place, United States History, Weather Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: History & Culture
Material about this National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa, that was the birthplace of U.S. president Herbert Hoover. Features a virtual tour of the site (including a Quaker meeting house and the Statue of Isis given by the people of Belgium to commemorate his work on their behalf during World War I), a historical structures report on the buildings, and links to websites for other Hoover historical sites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/heho/historyculture/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 9, 2009 Lou Henry and Herbert Hoover House
Brief essay about this National Historic Landmark (located on the Stanford University campus in Palo Alto, California) that was "designed by Lou Henry Hoover, wife of Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States. Herbert Hoover's contribution was to order that the home be fireproof, and the walls were constructed of hollow tiles." Includes portraits of the Hoovers, and views of the house. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/santaclara/hoo.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Aug 8, 2007 Springfield Armory: Shays' Rebellion
Material about Shays' Rebellion and the attack on Springfield (Massachusetts) Arsenal in 1787. The rebellion was led by Revolutionary War captain Daniel Shays, who was protesting "laws that were grossly unfair to farmers and working people." Includes transcriptions and images of original historic documents (such as correspondence by General George Washington), and an essay about the importance of the Wait Boston road marker, which shows evidence of the rebellion. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/spar/historyculture/shays-rebellion.htm Topics: United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 15, 2007 Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park
"Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park [in Texas] tells the story of our 36th President beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch." Its website features material about animals, plants, and environmental features of the ranch; and illustrated brochures on topics such as the Texas White House, ranching the LBJ way, presidential vehicles, and Lady Bird Johnson. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/lyjo/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 6, 2009 From Canterbury to Little Rock: The Struggle for Educational Equality for African Americans
This lesson plan, based on the Prudence Crandall Museum (Canterbury, Connecticut) and Little Rock Central High School (Arkansas), focuses on the examination of historical events at the two locations and on comparing and contrasting of African American education in the 1830s and desegregation of schools in the 1950s. Includes readings, map, and images. Meant for grades 5-12. Part of the Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans program of the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/crandall/crandall.htm Topics: Black Resources Last updated Aug 29, 2007 National Park Service Centennial Initiative, 1916-2016
This website compiles background and announcements about National Park Service (NPS) programs in preparation for its centennial in 2016. Find news releases, centennial strategies for specific parks, an interactive report "The Future of America's Parks," videos, and other centennial material. From the NPS. http://www.nps.gov/2016/ Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 1, 2008 African American Heritage & Ethnography
This is a self-paced learning resource on African American heritage topics for 1500-1799. Although it was designed for National Park Service personnel, the topics will be of interest to a general audience wanting to learn more about the African diaspora (including Africans in Spanish America, the Chesapeake, the Atlantic Coastal Plain, and French America), African language and culture, and heritage preservation law. From the National Park Service (NPS) Park Ethnography Program. http://www.nps.gov/history/ethnography/aah/aaheritage/ Topics: Black Resources Last updated Sep 6, 2007 William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Website for the Ohio home of William Howard Taft (27th president and 10th chief justice of the United States) "from the time of his birth in 1857 until he embarked on a political career that would win him the two highest offices in the nation." Features a link to curriculum materials for teachers and a junior ranger activity for children that includes images of the home and the Taft family. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/wiho/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Yellowstone National Park
Website for "America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs." Features material about history, animals and plants, hydrothermal activity, park management, a Yellowstone animal alphabet book for children, and more. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Signers of the Declaration
This series of essays covers topics related to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, including historic sites and buildings associated with the signing, and biographical sketches of the signers of the Declaration, such as John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Thomas Jefferson. Provides text and history of the Declaration and suggested reading. Based on a book that was issued by the National Park Service in observance of the U.S. bicentennial. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/declaration/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, United States History Last updated Sep 14, 2007 Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Website for this historic site in Plains, Georgia that features the boyhood farm of Jimmy Carter, and other buildings and exhibits related to the 39th U.S. president. Contains visitor information (including Carter's Sunday School teaching schedule at a local Baptist church), historical material about buildings and Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, brochures on peanut farming and on stewardship, a FAQ, and related documents. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/jica/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Website for this Hyde Park, New York, site, which is the only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady. Features audio and video of Eleanor Roosevelt's remembrance of her Scottish terrier Fala's days at Val-Kill, a link to the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill (with a video tour of the property, biography, and timeline), illustrated park management information, and links to related sites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/elro/index.htm Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Honor America's Veterans at Battlefields and Military Parks Preserved in the National Park System
This presentation suggests honoring U.S. military veterans on Veteran's Day by visiting a national park "that commemorates where they fought and served their country." Features annotated links to websites for parks that preserve battlefields and other military themes, listed by wars such as the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and World War II. Also includes listings for military cemeteries and military history websites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/veterans/honor.htm Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 31, 2007 Along the Georgia-Florida Coast
This National Register of Historic Places itinerary visits places along the Georgia and Florida Coast such as historic districts, several plantations, Dunlawton Plantation Sugar Mill Ruins, forts (Zachary Taylor, Jefferson, Morris, King George, Pulaski, Frederica, Clinch, Caroline, Matanzas), Spanish Fleet Survivors and Salvors Camp, and more. Features a list and map of the sites, tours of historic Miami and St. Augustine, and teaching materials. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/geo-flor/g-fintro.htm Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Nov 21, 2007 Muir Woods National Monument, California
Website for this park in Marin County, California, that was proclaimed a National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt on January 9, 1908. "Muir Woods become the 7th National Monument, and the first created from land donated by a private individual." Features a timeline, brief background about John Muir and William Kent (who donated the land), and details about animals and plants (such as the old-growth coastal redwoods). From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Website for this national historic site at author and poet Edgar Allan Poe's only surviving residence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Features visitor information, classroom materials, suggested reading, issues of the "Friends of Poe" newsletter, and a brief FAQ. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/edal/index.htm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Poetry Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Legends of Tuskegee: American Visionaries
This site highlights the achievements of individuals associated with the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington as the Tuskegee Normal School for Colored Teachers in the 1880s. Features biographical material, photos, and bibliographies for educator Booker T. Washington, educator and scientist George Washington Carver, and the Tuskegee Airmen, the World War II "Army Air Corps program to train African Americans to fly and maintain combat aircraft." From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/tuskegee/ Topics: Black Resources Last updated Jan 28, 2008 American Visionaries: Thomas Moran
Online exhibit of works by artist Thomas Moran "who was instrumental in securing our heritage of national parks." Features introductory essays about Moran on the trail and Moran as a lobbyist, and Moran watercolors of Yellowstone National Park. Also includes William Henry Jackson photographs. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/moran/ Topics: Artists Last updated Jan 29, 2008 Women's Rights National Historic Park
Website for this Seneca Falls, New York, historic site where "in 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and four other women invited the public to the First Women's Rights Convention to discuss expanding the role of women in America." Includes material about "the people who organized it, the people who came, and what happened next," a photo gallery, and plans for the 160th anniversary in 2008. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm Topics: Women Last updated Feb 7, 2008 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Website for this recreation area that "stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama of human history." The website features material for planning a visit, photos and webcams, and background about history and culture, and nature and science. Also includes park news. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/glca/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Bear Safety in the North Cascades
Extensive safety tips for traveling in areas where bears are found, with specifics about black bears and grizzly bears. Provides material about identifying bear tracks, hiking (including how to react when you encounter a bear), and camping (particularly how to store food and camp sanitation). Includes related links. From the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/noca/naturescience/bear-safety.htm Topics: Mammals Last updated Apr 28, 2008 US Naval Air Station, Sunnyvale, CA Historic District (Moffett Field)
Profile of the "site of the US Naval Air Station Sunnyvale, California, Historic District, [which] consists of a large number of buildings that were constructed from the 1930s on." Focuses on Hangar One, which housed dirigibles in the 1930s and which is now "[o]ne of the most recognizable landmarks in the San Francisco Bay Area." Part of a National Register of Historic Places Itinerary from the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/santaclara/usn.htm Topics: U.S. Military Last updated May 27, 2008 Independence National Historic Park
Website for this historical park in Philadelphia, which is home to over 25 sites, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. "Spanning over 55 acres on 20 city ... the park preserves and interprets many of our country's most important resources associated with the establishment of the United States of America. These sites include the First and Second Banks of the United States, Congress Hall and Old City Hall." From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Yosemite National Park
The official National Park Service (NPS) website for this California park contains visitor information (including weather forecasts and current road conditions and closures), webcams, several audio and video presentations about the park, and essays about history and culture, environmental factors (such as air quality), and wildlife and plants in the park. Also includes park planning and fire management documents. http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm Topics: National Parks & Forests Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Detroit: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
Travel itinerary for visiting historic areas in and around Detroit. "Though many of these places do have connections to the city's most famous industry, others show that automobiles have been just a part of what has driven Detroit's development." Features photos and information about locations such as Henry Ford's Fair Lane estate, the Ford River Rouge Complex, General Motors Building, and Mies van der Rohe Residential District. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/detroit/ Topics: U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 17, 2008 Sagamore Hill
Website for this national historic site in Oyster Bay, New York, which was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president, from 1885 until his death in 1919. In October 2008 Sagamore Hill will celebrate the 150th birthday of Roosevelt. Includes brief background about the building and occupation of the house, a detailed avian inventory, information about other animals in the area, and "junior ranger" material for children. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm Topics: Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 24, 2009 Countdown to the Inauguration
Questions and answers on historical inaugurations for each day between the November 2008 presidential election and the January 2009 inauguration. Includes questions such as who was the last president-elect to wear a hat to his swearing in, when women first marched in an inaugural parade, and which president was the first to be sworn in on January 20. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the White House Visitor Center, National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/whho/historyculture/upload/InauguralCountdown_3.pdf Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Dec 15, 2008 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 75 Years
This website celebrates the 75th anniversary in 2009 of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in North Carolina and Tennessee. It features "information on the Park's history, current issues, and future visions. Throughout 2008 and 2009 you'll find information about a wide array of activities and events in the Park ... [and in] neighboring communities." From the National Park Service (NPS), in association with the Great Smoky Mountains Association and the Friends of the Smokies. http://greatsmokies75th.org/ Topics: Parks Last updated Apr 7, 2009 Seeding California
This article provides an overview of the engineering behind the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Colorado River Aqueduct. It notes that "[a]t the turn of the 21st century, the Colorado Aqueduct was supplying water to approximately 18 million people, and the Los Angeles Aqueduct was still the main source of water for its namesake city." Accompanied by a slide show. From the spring 2008 issue of Common Ground, a National Park Service publication. http://commonground.cr.nps.gov/Feature_Start.cfm?issue=Spring%202008&feature=2 Topics: Last updated Apr 20, 2009 Rosie: A Legend on the Home Front
Transcript of a round table talk with the author of the book "Our Mothers' War" and two women "home front" veterans of World War II: one a tack welder on PT boats at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and the other an African American clerk for the segregated boilermakers' union serving the San Francisco Bay Area's Kaiser shipyards. Accompanied by a slide show. From the fall 2007 issue of Common Ground, a National Park Service publication. http://commonground.cr.nps.gov/Feature_Start.cfm?past_issue=Fall%202007&feature=2 Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Homestead National Monument of America
Website for this National Monument in Nebraska dedicated to the impact of the Homestead Act of 1862. Includes a map of homesteading states, and essays on topics such as "exodusters" (African American homesteaders), Abraham Lincoln and the West, and the last homesteader (who filed a claim in 1974). Also includes background about famous homesteaders and their descendants, material on the nature and science of the area, photos, and more. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/home/index.htm Topics: United States History Last updated Oct 6, 2009 The Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service, 1933-1942: An Administrative History
History of this program that between 1933 and 1942 "provided work for 5 percent of the total United States male population. President [Franklin D.] Roosevelt's primary goal for the program was to take unemployed youths out of the cities and build up their health and morale while contributing to the economic recovery of the country." Topics include the role and contributions of the National Park Service (NPS), NPS camps, and accomplishments. From the NPS. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/ccc/ Topics: Parks, United States History Last updated Apr 7, 2009 Asian Reflections on the American Landscape
This publication "highlights the cultural imprint of Asian groups on the built environment of the United States." Includes an introductory essay that summarizes Asian cultural heritage in the U.S., an annotated list of historic properties related to Asian cultural heritage, examples of historic places that interpret aspects of Asian heritage for the public, and a bibliography. Includes properties in Minnesota, Hawaii, Alaska, California, and other areas. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/history/crdi/publications/Asian%20Reflections.htm Topics: United States History Last updated Mar 25, 2009 The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon
This lesson plan focuses on the objectives of analyzing "the historical and cultural influences that shaped the symbolic meaning of the Liberty Bell," evaluating sources for historical accuracy, looking at the influence of current events on popular ideas about the past, and researching the use of patriotic symbols. Includes images, maps, readings, and activities. Part of the National Park Service's Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans. http://www.nps.gov/history/nR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/36liberty/36liberty.htm Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Society & Social Science Last updated Jun 22, 2009 |
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