Library of Congress
Loc: The Leonard Bernstein Collection
This site from the Library of Congress provides information on perhaps the most important American musical figure of the 20th century has over 400,000 items housed in the Library of Congress. Photographs, his famous Young People's...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: August Wilson
Learn more about the famous playwright August Wilson when you visit this educational site. This site features links to several resources ranging from biographical information to lesson plans.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Willa Cather Lesson Plans
Check out this informative resource to learn more about this famous author. This site features links to several other sites dedicated to Willa Cather's life and work.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Scott Joplin
This well-written biography of Scott Joplin not only provides his progress as a musician but also the personal events in his life which influenced his music. Includes links to a complete list of Joplin's works, a MIDI archive, and site...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: William Blake
This is a site from The Academy of American Poets about the poet William Blake (1757-1827 CE). While the primary purpose of the site is to provide a biography of the author, there are very good links on the page. By clicking on the links...
Other
The Official Website of Misty Copeland
Learn about the background and artistic influence of ballet dancer Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer for the acclaimed American Ballet Theater. The site also provides links to videos and magazine articles...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Politics in Colonial Virginia
This site explores the politics involved in Colonial Williamsburg, leading up to the American Revolution. Content focuses on famous speeches, documents, and influential people.
Other
Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program
Frank Lloyd Wright, a native of Wisconsin, was unarguably one of America's greatest architects. This resource highlights numerous homes and buildings designed by him that are now heritage sites. The site includes a biography of his life.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Aboriginal: Sports and Recreation/student Zone
This Edukit provides learners with the opportunity to explore the Aboriginal Peoples with a focus on their Sport and Recreation. From beadwork to North American Indigenous Games, from timelines to games and images, this site is an...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Food Theme
This site from EnchantedLearning.com provides food-related activities including nursery rhymes, printables, crafts, and quizzes. Includes pages on the food pyramid, food terms in other languages, famous paintings, and a feature on the...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Edward Hirsch
A biography of Edward Hirsch as well as a photo. At this site you will also find links to other sources regarding Edward Hirsch.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Frost
The site from the Academy of American Poets includes background and information on Robert Frost with links to several of his famous poems. Some include audio of the poet reading his own work.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Chinua Achebe
Discover the path of Chinua Achebe's life and work through the links found within this resource. This site features links to several to lesson plans and activities for his work.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
This site provides biographical information about American lawyer, patriot and orator, Patrick Henry. At the bottom of the page, you will also find a link to the text of Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip
During this activity, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
The History Place
The History Place: A New Nation (1784 to 1790)
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...
PBS
Pbs: George Washington Crossing the Delaware River
This site gives a brief description of the famous historical painting by Emmaneul Gottlieb Leutze.
Other
Oin: A Full Life With Land Claim at Its Center
This biographical sketch of Mary Cornelius Winder at the Oneida Indian Nation site describes the struggles of the Indian land claim movement.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Invention Features: Lewis Latimer
Smithsonian site features the life and many accomplishments of Lewis Latimer, the famous African-American inventor.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Garrett Hongo
This site, provided by The Academy of American Poets, offers a brief biography and photo of Garrett Hongo.
Library of Congress
Loc: Booker T. Washington Delivered "Atlanta Compromise"
Booker T. Washington was one of the most influential African Americans of his day. This site highlights his famous "Atlanta Compromise" speech, as well as a general overview of his views.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Minister Louis Farrakhan
This site from NPR contains an interview with Minister Louis Farrakhan about life and leadership. He discusses his opinion of the Bush administration and defends the Nation of Islam and its beliefs.
Other
Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Face to Face: Rosa Parks
This site shares an sculpture of Rosa Parks in her famous stand in Montgomery in a work by Marshall Lumbaugh.