University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Log School House on the Columbia by Hezekiah Butterworth
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Log School-House on the Columbia by Hezekiah Butterworth (1890), a children's novel about the pioneers of the great northwest.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The House That Jack Built by Randolph Caldecott
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The House that Jack Built by Randolph Caldecott (1890), a picture book of the nursery rhyme.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Victor Berger, 1860 1929
Victor Berger was a Wisconsin Socialist elected to both the U.S. House of Representatives and to Congress in the early twentieth century. Berger was a vocal opponent of World War I, which put him into disfavor with the government. Berger...
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Ice House
Click on the links to uncover facts about an ice house found in England in May 2004 by a team of archaeologists. Learn what it was used for and how it worked.
Other
Maine Historical Society: "Haunted Houses" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Read Longfellow's frequently quoted poem about haunted houses.
Other
The Titanic Historical Society
This is the official site for The Titanic Historical Society. View pictures of artifacts from the Titanic housed at the museum.
Other
Chicago Historical Society: Alexander Hesler Climbs the Court House
This resource provides pictures of Chicago from the roof tops.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Philipsburg Manor House
Historic house, water mill, and trading site; at one time, one of the largest slave holdings in the colonial North.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Delaware: Jacob Broom House
Home of constitutional convention delegate Jacob Broom, this historic house is near Brandywine Creek.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Philpse Manor Hall
Historic house museum; Westchester County's oldest standing building.
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Little House
How do houses change over time? What is the history that they keep behind their eye-windows and mouth-doors? Look at the three pictures and makeup a life of one of the families who might have lived there.
Other
Mark Twain House and Museum
Museum, dedicated to Mark Twain and his legacy and housed in the historic home that Twain had built and where he lived with his family for seventeen years, publishes resources useful to any student of Twain and his writing.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Teacher's Guide to "King Lear" [Pdf]
Shakespeare's language, the historical context of the play, scene by scene synopsis, and ideas for differentiating instruction are all features of this 18-page .pdf guide.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Guide to "Othello" [Pdf]
Cross-curricular ideas, historical context, focus on language and other features make this 17 page .pdf document a help for anyone planning to teach Shakespeare's "Othello."
Other
Old House Web: Common Types of American Barns
Historic barn types like the Dutch Barns, Bank Barns, Crib Barns, Round Barns, and Prairie Barns, are described here as well as how to maintain, repair and preserve barns.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Guide to "Richard Iii" [Pdf]
Language exploration, historical context, ideas for discussion and group projects and introductory material are all part of this 19 page .pdf guide.
George Eastman Museum
George Eastman House: Shapes and Shelters Discovery Kits
Find a classroom-ready annotated slideshow and lesson plans designed to introduce students to fundamental architectural concepts and to improve their skills in recognizing the structural components of architecture. Slideshow uses...
Other
Minnesota Historical Society: James J. Hill House: James J. Hill
A biography of railroad magnate, James J. Hill. Learn about the life and legacy of this railroad executive who was a pivotal force in the transformation of the Northwest, earning the name "The Empire Builder."
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Armed Services
Information and lesson plan for grades 9-12 about President Harry Truman's work with A. Philip Randolph and other civil rights leaders to desegregate the armed services.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Lbj Ascends to the Presidency
Information about Lyndon B. Johnson becoming President of the United States after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
White House Historical Association
White House Historical Association: Desegregation of the Defense Industries
Information on President Franklin D. Roosevelt's work with A. Philip Randolph and other civil rights leaders to desegregate the defense industries. Includes lesson plan for grades 9-12.
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National Park Service: The Death Knell of the Confederacy
Part of the website for the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the final battles at Appomattox Station and Appomattox Court House. Pictures and a map included.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas: Legislative Information
This retired site captures historical legislative activity that includes bill summary and status, bill text, public laws by law number, most recent issue, roll-call votes, committee reports, house committees, and senate committees.
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National Park Service: The Surrender at Appomattox
Part of the website of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, this site details the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox in the Civil War. Includes The Gentleman's Agreement, terms of the surrender, and officers...