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National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: The Mexican War
This is a very brief overview of the Mexican War, organized into the following sections: "Zachary Taylor's Army," "The Army of the West," and "Invasion of Mexico City." Includes links to related articles and websites.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Hampton Natl Historic Site
An image of the Hampton National Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Sd: Minuteman Missile Natl Historic Site
An image of the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Jimmy Carter Natl Historic Site
An image of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Andersonville Natl Historic Site
An image of the Andersonville National Historic Site.
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National Park Service: Aboard the Underground Railroad
Learn about the fascinating people and places associated with the Underground Railroad as you visit the historic places on this travel register. Use the map or peruse the sites to find interesting facts and information.
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield
While the Stones River Campaign did not clearly define a winner, the battles which took place on this national battlefield marked a much needed boost to the Union Army in their efforts to begin implementing the Emancipation Proclamation....
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Calgary Board of Education: The Blackfoot Nation or Siksika People
This site, developed for a grade two and three collaborative project, is an excellent research tool for elementary students studying the history and customs of the Blackfoot and Siksika people.
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National Park Service: Nicodemus National Historic Site
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...
US National Archives
National Archives and Records Administration: Founders Online
This site provides the texts of nearly 200,000 historical documents related to six Founding Fathers, including the papers of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
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National Park Service: California National Historic Trail
This site from the National Parks Service gives a brief history, and description of the California trail system which was used by settlers moving to California during the 1849 Gold Rush days.
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National Park Service: Colonial National Historical Park: Siege of Yorktown
This site provides a history of the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.
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National Park Service: Thomas Edison National Historical Park: Thomas Edison
This site includes information about Thomas Edison's inventions and his home and family life. Find a lengthy biography and several sounds from Edison's original phonograph.
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Unesco: Usa: La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
Between the 15th and 19th centuries, a series of defensive structures was built at this strategic point in the Caribbean Sea to protect the city and the Bay of San Juan. They represent a fine display of European military architecture...
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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.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in North Dakota: Big Hidatsa Village Site
Largest of 3 villages preserved in Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alabama: Tuskegee Institute
One of the best known African American universities in the United States, Tuskegee was founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881. It began with a curriculum designed to provide industrial and vocational education to African Americans and...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Saugus Iron Works
This National Historic Site preserves an early colonial ironworks, dating to 1646.
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Pbs Learning Media: Indian Mounds: Virtual Field Trip
The Indian Mounds experience includes virtual field trips to Ocmulgee National Monument, Kolomoki Mounds State Park, and Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site.
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National Park Service: Historic Site: Maggie L. Walker Home and Museum
Learn about the remarkable life and career of Maggie L. Walker, an African American teacher and successful business woman. Also includes a gallery of personal photographs, an online tour Walker's home and information about her work as a...
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Teacher Oz: Texas Natural History and the Great Outdoors
Teacher has organized many sites under these headings: Texas Natural History, Regions of Texas, Texas Animals, Texas Plants, Texas weather, Texas natural disasters, Galveston, Texas State parks, national historical landmarks, Texas...
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National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park: Sidney Bechet
Discover more about the life of jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet with this well written site. With his colorful personality and unique style, you will appreciate the contributions this musician had toward the development of jazz.
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Cbc: Fifteen Canadian Sites to Treasure and Protect
Fifteen Canadian sites received the UNESCO World Heritage designation, bringing world attention to historical and natural preservation of the selected areas. This article (2008) details these sites.