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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Pa: Eisenhower Natl Historic Site
A home of Dwight Eisenhower.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ny: Vanderbilt Mansion Natl Historic Site
Includes pleasure grounds with views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, formal gardens, natural woodlands, and numerous support structures as well as a 54 room mansion; completed in 1898; perfect example of the Beaux-Arts...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Fort Point Natl Historic Site
A military fort built just before the American Civil War to defend San Francisco Bay against hostile warships.
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National Park Service: Saint Croix Island
An interesting look at the history and culture of St. Croix Island and its importance to the United States and Canada.
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National Park Service: Coso Rock Art
One of America's most impressive petroglyphic and archeological complexes. The 20,000 images already documented surpass in number most other collections.
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
US National Archives
Our Documents: Boulder Canyon Project Act (1928)
Informative site that tells about the act that authorized the building of the Hoover Dam. Read the complete text of the Boulder Canyon Project here.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Six Important People From Our Nation's History
In this lesson, 5th graders examine the lives of six people who were important in early American history. They include Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington. Readings include...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ca: Yuma Crossing and Associated Sites
A major crossroads for Alta California as well as the Westward expansion of the United States. It has several archaeological and historical sites, shared with Arizona across the Colorado River, including Fort Yuma and other state parks.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Nm: Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
United States Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory; site of the Manhattan Project.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire: Daniel Webster Family Home
Farmhouse where 19th century lawyer, politician, and orator Daniel Webster grew up. It is sometimes confused with the nearby Daniel Webster Birthplace Historic Site.
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Unesco: Canada: L'anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site
At the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland, the remains of an 11th-century Viking settlement are evidence of the first European presence in North America. The excavated remains of wood-framed peat-turf...
National Archives (UK)
Uk National Archives: The Art of War
A site that looks at historically significant illustrations, cartoons, films, and pictorial propoganda having to do with Britain's war efforts.
Other
National Burns Collection
Fantastic resource for information about Robert Burns. Search over 2000 Burns related objects in the online Gallery and Catalogue. The Learning section contains downloadable PDF Teacher Resource Kits and Virtual Visits to historical...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Nebraska: Pike Pawnee Village Site
Claimed for the U.S. by Captain Zebulon Pike during the Pike expedition in 1806.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Casa Malpais Site
Ruin built around 1250 A.D.; inhabited until about 1440 A.D.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Kentucky: Fort Boonesborough Site
One of the original settlements in Kentucky.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Lindenmeier Site
The only extensive Folsom culture campsite yet found with artifacts dating from approximately 11200 BCE to 3000 BCE.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Idaho: Bear River Massacre Site
Where California Volunteers wrought Bear River Massacre upon a Shoshoni village in 1863.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alaska: Iyatayet Site
Shows evidence of several separate cultures, dating back as far as 6000 B.C.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alaska: Chilkoot Trail and Dyea Site
Major access route from the coast to Yukon goldfields in the late 1890s.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arkansas: Toltec Mounds Site
One of the most significant remnants of Native American life in the state.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin: Oconto Site
Burial ground and artifacts dating back 5,000-6,000 years.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alaska: Yukon Island Main Site
Related to the Kachemak Bay Culture.