Boston College
A Digital Archive of American Architecture
Captivating photographic archive of American architecture. Find photographs of over 280 buildings that were constructed between the 17th and 20th centuries.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Bringing the "New Colossus" to America
This lesson plan provides suggestions for augmenting a study of The Statue of Liberty. Includes information on the Emma Lazarus sonnet, "The New Colossus," (which was written about the statue) and the attitudes towards immigration during...
Other
White House Museum
The unofficial virtual White House Museum is an exhausting interactive collection of the history and architecture of the White House.
Other
American Park Network: Ellis Island
Oh, Ranger, supplies basic information on Ellis Island as well as detailed information on the chronology, immigrants who passed through, the ferry building restoration, visitor services, and much more.
Other
Pentagon Memorial Fund: National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
This resource accompanies the Pentagon Memorial of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Includes an audio tour of the actual site. Photos and biographies of the victims can be found on the website, as well as personal video accounts of...
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Obama Designates Three New National Monuments
Read about the designation of new national monuments.
The White House
The White House: History and Grounds: Camp David
Overview of the tranquil presidential retreat grounds, known as Camp David, where foreign dignitaries are hosted as they meet with U.S. officials.
The White House
The White House: The West Wing Tour
Students can take a tour of the West Wing of the White House through photos, floor maps, and a video (with sign language) and peak into the many rooms from which the President and other government officials work.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Statue of Liberty
The human adventure and construction of the Statue of Liberty, designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, is told through a series of enlightening photographs.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Maps of u.s. National Parks
Alphabetical list of maps of United States National Parks and monuments produced by the U.S. National Park Service.
Curated OER
National Park Service: National Historic Landmark Program
You can chose your state to see all the National Historic Landmarks there! Site explains what a National Historic landmark is, how a site is chosen, and a travel itinerary series.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: United States Historical Places
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around historical places. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Other
Cyark: Angel Island Immigration Station
From 1910 to 1940, the Angel Island Immigration Center in California functioned as a detention center for people immigrating to the United States through the West Coast. You can learn about this National Historic Landmark here through an...
Tramline
My America Field Trip
Have fun learning about what it means to be "American." At this site discover all the privileges you have being an American citizen. There is also a complete list of teacher resource links.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Historic American Forts
Module for teachers and students on historic American forts. Includes informational videos of forts Ticonderoga, Fredericks and McHenry and a link to Fort Frederick website.
Kidport
Symbols of America
Students will learn about America's most popular symbols through short multiple choice questions. They can find more specific information by clicking on the American Icons link.
Other
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
The official site of the memorial built in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon in a terrorist attack.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
Other
Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Statue of Liberty
Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Statue of Liberty. Instructions require download.
Curated OER
National Park Service: World War Ii Memorial
Description of the National World War II Memorial, located on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Contains information on all facilities and park map and brochures in PDF form etc.
US National Archives
Docsteach: National Monuments Express National Values
In this activity, students will identify and analyze national monuments and buildings to discover how they represent American people, ideas and institutions.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Statue of Liberty Cyber Hunt
Explore the Statue of Liberty through this informative resource.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Library of Congress Bicentennial
The Library of Congress celebrates its bicentennial. This article looks at the Library's bicentennial birthday party, held inside and outside the Thomas Jefferson Building, celebrated the achievements of Americans everywhere.
Curated OER
National Park Service: National Mall
This site is from the National Park Service. No shoe stores at this mall! Find out about our national "front yard" -- statistics, a link to the history of the National Mall, and a listing of all the monuments on the Mall. Also includes a...