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Historic Sites
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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 America's Eleven Most Endangered Archive
"Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has used its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places as a powerful alarm to raise awareness of the serious threats facing the nation's greatest treasures." Site features a FAQ and an archive listing places by threat, year listed, state, and other factors. Entries provide descriptions and update on endangered status for places such as California's state parks and the Michigan Avenue Streetwall in Chicago. http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/11-most-endangered/listings.html Topics: History Last updated May 26, 2008 Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)
This site contains information on the founder of ASALH, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, who established the first Negro History Week, which officially expanded to Black History Month in 1976. Includes a list of the Black History Month themes for the next several years, brief details about the Carter G. Woodson Home (a national historic landmark), and information about the annual essay contest for all full-time graduate and undergraduate students. http://www.asalh.org/ Topics: Black Resources, History, Notable People, Special Months Last updated Jan 7, 2006 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 Beauvoir: Jefferson Davis Home and Library
"Beauvoir, a Mississippi Historical Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of American hero and Confederate president, Jefferson Davis, and the Southern soldier." The site features images and information about the house, gardens, and cemetery; information about events (such as the Davis birthday celebration in June); and related information. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.beauvoir.org Topics: History, Home & Housing, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated May 25, 2005 Buildings of Ireland
A collection of images of buildings, bridges, canals, and other structures representing "the architectural heritage of Ireland, from 1700 to the present." Browsable by county, and searchable by name, town, date, type of building, and more. From Ireland's National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/ Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 23, 2006 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 Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg is "the restored 18th-century capital city of Britain’s largest, wealthiest, and most populous outpost of empire in the New World." The site provides information on notable people, places, buildings, trades, Christmas in Williamsburg, clothing, slavery, and other topics. Contains documents (including the first draft of the Declaration of Independence "before Congress began amending and editing"), glossaries, and a chronology (1750 to 1783). Searchable. http://www.history.org/ Topics: Black Resources, Christmas, History, Labor, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 12, 2004 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 The Erie Canal: A Brief History
"The Erie Canal was the engineering marvel of the 19th Century." This is an account of its planning and development, including the initial idea from New York's then-Governor DeWitt Clinton, the canal's role in increasing commerce and westward migration, and its designation as a national heritage corridor. The site provides a link to a longer account of this history and to the music for the Erie Canal song. From the New York State Canal System. http://www.nyscanals.gov/cculture/history/ Topics: Geography, History, Transportation, Water Last updated Feb 9, 2007 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 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 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 The Heritage Council
Founded in 1995, this organization focuses on preservation of historical culture in Ireland. These preservation efforts include buildings, wildlife, waterways, landscapes, and ancient sites. The site includes information and documentation about completed and ongoing projects and grants, and the organization's magazine back to 2000. Searchable. http://www.heritagecouncil.ie Topics: History, History By Place Last updated May 11, 2005 Heritage Emergency National Task Force: Hurricane Katrina Updates
Find information about damage to cultural institutions such as museums and libraries in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Includes opportunities for charitable giving and a selection of related links. From Heritage Preservation, which is "is working to save the objects that embody our [national] history." http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/Katrina.HTM Topics: History, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 14, 2005 International Coalition of Historic Site Museums of Conscience
This website provides material about members of an international network "of organizations and individuals dedicated to teaching and learning how historic sites and museums can inspire social consciousness and action." Includes an interactive map of locations, such as the Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York, the Gulag Museum in Russia, and the District Six Museum in South Africa. Also browsable by social issues (such as genocide and racism). Available in several languages. http://www.sitesofconscience.org Topics: History, Social Issues Last updated May 4, 2006 Jamaica National Heritage Trust
This Web site has information about Jamaican sites of historical, cultural, and archaeological importance. There are also fast facts, a calendar of holidays and other observances, and overviews of its history, government, and politics of this island nation. http://www.jnht.com/ Topics: History, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Holidays by Region Last updated May 17, 2005 James Madison's Montpelier
"Montpelier is a 2,750-acre estate [in Virginia] that includes farmland, racecourses, ... and more than 130 buildings, including the main house." It was home to James Madison, the fourth U.S. president and "Father of the Constitution." The site features information about Madison, his wife Dolley Madison, and the plantation's slaves, as well as details about current archaeological and preservation activities. Includes illustrations and links to related sites. http://www.montpelier.org Topics: History, Home & Housing, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 30, 2004 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 Jamestown Rediscovery
This site is an archeological project investigating the remains of the Jamestown of 1607, including James Fort. A history of the town and subsequent settlements is included as well as some images of the recent archeological finds that include armor, beads, and remnants of food of the colonialists. There is “a timeline of events and references leading up to and through the founding of Jamestown” as well as a list of the early settlers and their occupations. From the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. http://www.apva.org/ Topics: Food & Cooking, History, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Jun 26, 2001 Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation
"The Division of Historic Preservation encourages the preservation of Louisiana's significant historic sites and buildings, such as plantation homes, lighthouses, log cabins and battlefields." This site features a National Register of Historic Places in Louisiana database (with historic photos and maps), the Louisiana Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan (2001), and related information. http://www.louisianahp.org/ Topics: History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Dec 18, 2005 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 Miles of Mules
This site documents a public art project in "the five counties of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor in Eastern Pennsylvania. ... [Over] 150 life-sized, fiberglass mules, decorated by renowned and emerging local artists, as well as schools and nonprofits" were displayed in this area. The site has photographs of each mule and maps of where they were placed; mules were chosen to symbolize the region's coal mining history. http://www.milesofmules.org/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Geology, History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Technology, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 11, 2004 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 National Capitol Parks-Central (NACC)
Part of the National Park Service, NACC "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 Oct 14, 2009 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 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 National Park Service: National Natural Landmarks
Website for this National Park Service (NPS) program in which "National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) are designated by the Secretary of the Interior, with the owner's concurrence. To date, fewer than 600 sites have been designated." The NNL program "recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of our country's natural history." Includes maps showing NNLs by state, FAQ, brochures, and related material. From the NPS. http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/ Topics: History, Science Last updated Apr 27, 2009 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 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 National Trust for Historic Preservation: Hurricane Katrina Resources
Collection of links to resources relating to rebuilding and repairing historic sites in New Orleans and other areas of the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. Includes links to news, a guide to treatment of flood-damaged older and historic buildings, volunteering and donating opportunities, and links to related sites. From the National Trust for Historic Preservation. http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/gulf-coast-recovery/ Topics: History, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 29, 2009 Nevada State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Information about this agency and its projects. Includes a list of state historical markers, by county, giving location and brief description. The Historic Registers section has a list (by city or county) of state designated historic places and a list (by county) of Nevada entries in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places . http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/shpo/ Topics: Government, Government, History, U.S. History By Place Last updated Nov 26, 2002 New Zealand Historic Places Trust
This site has a searchable database of New Zealand historic places, including "archaeological sites, buildings, trees, cemeteries, gardens, shipwrecks, landscapes and many other types of places" with "photos and reports for many...in some instances there are very detailed reports!" There is also an online edition of Heritage NZ Magazine with articles on New Zealand history. Database entries are from Rarangi Taonga: The Register of Historic Places, Historic Areas, Wahi Tapu and Wahi Tapu Areas . http://www.historic.org.nz/ Topics: History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 29, 2002 Oklahoma Historical Society at the Oklahoma History Center
This site includes links to museums, forts, historic houses, cabins, and other sites of historic interest. Some have brief information; others have essays, exhibits, photographs, or other information. Also features Oklahoma Historical Society publications. http://www.okhistory.org/ Topics: History, Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 2, 2007 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 Parks Canada
Information about Canada's national parks, national historic sites, national marine conservation areas, heritage buildings, heritage rivers, and heritage railway stations. Searchable. Available in both English and French. http://www.pc.gc.ca/index_e.asp Topics: History, History By Place, National Parks & Forests Last updated Aug 6, 2003 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 Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail
"Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has been home to Africans and African-Americans for more than 350 years. This Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail guide takes the reader to a selection of sites where Portsmouth's black residents lived, worked, prayed and celebrated. It tells stories omitted from three centuries of white historical narrative." Features a map and images with commentary. http://www.seacoastnh.com/Black_History/Black_Heritage_Trail/Portsmouth_Black_Heritage_Trail/ Topics: Black Resources, History, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 8, 2009 Rosie the Riveter Trust
Information about the activities to honor the 18 million women who were "welders, machinists, mechanics, draftswomen, pipe fitters, electricians, boilermakers" and other trade workers during World War II. Includes background material for the Rosie the Riveter Memorial, near the Richmond (CA) Shipyards. The "current events" information has not been updated, but most links work. http://www.rosietheriveter.org/ Topics: California: History, California: Recreation, History, Labor Last updated Nov 13, 2001 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 The Threat to World Heritage in Iraq
Information about endangered cultural heritage sites in Iraq, including mosques, churches, khans, palaces, major excavated sites, and museums. Features maps (upper Euphrates, upper Tigris, lower Mesopotamia), photos of sites, links to related news stories, and a petition of international scholars. http://users.ox.ac.uk/~wolf0126/ Topics: Archaeology, History, Maps, Maps by Place, Photograph Collections: Regional, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jul 21, 2005 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 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 Vermont State Historic Sites
Overview of historic sites in Vermont. Includes sites relating to the Revolutionary War, presidents Calvin Coolidge and Chester A. Arthur (who were both born in Vermont), early settlement, historic houses, and covered bridges. "More than any other state, Vermont is known for its covered bridges. A total of 106 bridges remain." From the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. http://www.historicvermont.org/sites/ Topics: History, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 4, 2006 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: California: History, California: History by Place, History, Lesson Plans, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, World War II Last updated Jun 20, 2007 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 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 World Monuments Fund (WMF)
This group is a "private, non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic art and architecture worldwide through fieldwork, advocacy, grantmaking, education, and training." The site features an annual list of the 100 most endangered sites throughout the world, lists of field projects, news, links to related sites, and more. Searchable. http://www.wmf.org/ Topics: History Last updated Dec 11, 2006 |
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