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Putting History in its Place
Examine ways in which historic places and landmarks represent significant themes and events in American history. Then create theme-based travel guides for related historic locations. This lesson requires informational reference materials...
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the Not Forgotten - Sharing History & Archaeology
Students create a catalog of gravestones in a cemetery that includes a burial ground from the Revolutionary War. They photograph and document the grave sites, research the Battle of Bunker hill and work with community members to create...
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The Constitution.
Second graders study the Constitution. They examine the meaning and fundamentals of the Preamble of The Constitution of USA. They assess the importance of having a Supreme Law that states the rights and obligations of the citizens. They...
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Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Second graders complete a scavenger hunt on the World Wide Web in which they locate facts about Thanksgiving using a Power Point presentation. Once they are done answering the questions of the hunt, they take turns typing their answers...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Liberty Memorial
This building of this memorial started with a group of about 40 citizens, a Memorial Association led by Robert A. Long, and a dedication to build a memorial to the fallen soldiers of WW I. With funding secured (a massive fund raising...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Natl Memorial
An image of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington Dc: Memorial Continental Hall
An image of the Memorial Continental Hall.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: Memorial Hall, Harvard University
Designed by William Robert Ware and Henry Van Brunt, this High Gothic hall was built in the 1870s as Harvard University's memorial to its fallen in the American Civil War. Its amenities include Annenberg Hall (a dining hall) and Sanders...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Mississippi: Oakland Memorial Chapel
Black craftsmen built this chapel, symbolizing Alcorn University as first land grant university for black Americans. It is located within Alcorn State University Historic District.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Va: Monument Avenue Historic District
Broad tree-lined avenue with several impressive memorials.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Missouri: Gateway Arch
The tallest man-made monument in the U.S., the arch is based on a weighted catenary design conceived by Finnish American architect Eero Saarinen. In 1967, the 630 feet (190 m) structure was opened to the public as part of the Jefferson...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Santa Fe Plaza
Central park lined with grass, trees, and benches; Indian War Memorial monument; performing arts stage.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: Lincoln Boyhood Home
The 16th US President Abraham Lincoln grew up here from 1816 to 1830. The site features the foundation of the original cabin, a replica farm house, the gravesite of Lincoln's mother Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and a memorial building.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Leconte Memorial Lodge
Built by the Sierra Club in 1903 in honor of Joseph LeConte, one of the founding members of the Sierra Club. It was a Yosemite visitors center, but is now run by the Sierra Club as a museum and library.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Mississippi: Vicksburg Natl Military Park
Includes Vicksburg National Cemetery; shared with Louisiana.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: General Grant Natl Memorial
Mausoleum containing the bodies of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), an American Civil War General and the 18th President of the United States, and his wife, Julia Dent Grant (1826-1902).
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Winn Memorial Library
This was the first public library building designed by H. H. Richardson; it was built between 1876 and 1879. It still houses Woburn's public library.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Coronado National Memorial
Commemorates the first organized expedition into the Southwest by conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Wi: Thomas A. Greene Memorial Museum
Former museum of geology on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Alaska: George C. Thomas Memorial Library
The public library for Fairbanks from its construction in 1909 until the opening of the Noel Wien Public Library in 1977. Site of 1915 meeting between U.S. officials and native Alaskans to settle land claims.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Converse Memorial Library
This public library building was the last such building designed by architect H. H. Richardson, and is counted among his greatest works.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: All Saints' Memorial Church
A stone Gothic church designed by Richard Upjohn.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The only stadium in the world which has hosted the Summer Olympic Games (1932 /1984), the World Series (1959) and the Super Bowl (1967 /1973). It is currently the home of the USC Trojans football team.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Crane Memorial Library
One of five public libraries designed by H. H. Richardson, he considered it to be one of his best designs. The building incorporates stained glass by John LaFarge and sculptural elements by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.