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National Park Service: George Washington Birthplace National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service site for the George Washington Birthplace National Monument located in Westmoreland County, VA.
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National Park Service: Mary Mc Leod Bethune Council House

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House located in Washington, DC. It was Bethune's last residence and "the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women".
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National Park Service: Theodore Roosevelt's Birthplace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the historical site of President Theodore Roosevelt's birth.
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National Park Service: Hamilton Grange

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of Alexander Hamilton is in its final resting place after having been moved three times. Hamilton Grange is now owned by the National Park Service and is restored to the glory of the time of Hamilton. Photos of the house as well...
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National Park Service: Nicodemus National Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Park Service provides the history of Nidodemus, Kansas, first western town planned by and for African-Americans. Settled by exodusters, the town served as a symbol as a land of opportunity for blacks escaping...
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National Park Service: Revolutionary War: Portraits: James Hull

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service has posted portraits of people that lived in the the early history of the English colonies, including General William Hull. Here you will find a description of the history of his portrait as well as a brief...
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National Park Service: Archeology Program: Late Prehistoric Period

For Students 9th - 10th
National Park Service gives a brief description of the late Prehistoric period in Ohio, and focuses on the Fort Ancient Culture that was responsible for building the Serpent Mound.
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National Park Service: Harriet Beecher Stowe House

For Students 9th - 10th
This 'Aboard the Underground Railroad' site provides a short outline of Stowe's life and work.
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National Park Service: Eisenhower National Site: Operation Fortitude (D Day Hoax)

For Students 9th - 10th
Launch an interesting sidebar about Operation Fortitude, an elaborate hoax conducted by the Allies to fool the Germans about where the main D-day invasion force would land.
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National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema

For Students 9th - 10th
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
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National Park Service: Places Where Women Made History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton House

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of the life, and achievements of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902). Tells how her experiences in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House led to her role as an activist for women's rights.
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Appomattox Court House

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief description of Lee's attempts to escape at Appomattox Court House and his eventual surrender.
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National Park Service: Saugus Iron Works: Life & Work at an Early American Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about life and work at an early American industrial site. Understand the need for iron ore for the early Puritans through excellent history info, an inquiry question, maps, images, readings, activities and more....
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National Park Service: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Lincoln's birthplace and boyhood home at this National park Service site.
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National Park Service: Truman National Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Harry S. Truman's historic home and farm.
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National Park Service: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
View pictures from the National Historic Site of Jimmy Carter's home town of Plains, Georgia. Museum consists of his high school, campaign headquarters, and boyhood farm.
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National Park Service: Three Island Crossing

For Students 9th - 10th
A National Park Service site that gives a brief description of Three Island Crossing (Snake River) and what sometimes occurred when the wagon trains heading westward tried to cross.