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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Navajo National Monument
Preserves three of the most intact cliff dwellings of the ancestral puebloan people (Hisatsinom).
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Colorado: Hovenweep National Monument
Six clusters of Native American ruins; shared with Utah.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Wupatki National Monument
Settlement sites built by the Ancient Pueblo Peoples; Sinagua, Cohonina, and Kayenta Anasazi.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Tonto National Monument
Well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Pipe Spring National Monument
Discovered and named in 1856 by Latter-day Saint missionaries. Mormon cattle ranching operation established in 1860's. Protective fort was built in 1872. Way station for travellers. Refuge for polygamist wives.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Tuzigoot National Monument
Preserves a 2 to 3 story pueblo ruin.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: El Morro National Monument
Sandstone promontory with a pool of water at its base; shaded oasis in the western U.S. deser; Zuni Indians call it "A'ts'ina" (Place of writings on the rock); Anglo-Americans called it "Inscription Rock"; travelers left signatures,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Cabrillo National Monument
Located at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, it commemorates the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Prehistoric Connection
This lesson plan is an adaptation of Activity 92 from Project Learning Tree. Students will research the four prehistoric time periods and compare and contrast them with their lives. By doing this, they will recognize the difference...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Statue of Liberty
Here you can learn brief information about the Statue of Liberty located in New York, which is a national symbol of freedom.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Royal British Columbia Museum: Thunderbird Park
This online exhibit explores the transformation of British Columbia's Thunderbird Park, a park established to display totem poles and other carvings by the First Nations' people. Interactive "maps" documenting the park's history from...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Washington Dc: National Mall and Memorial Parks
Travel to Washington DC with the family on vacation. See the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Geo Logic: How Well Do You Know Your National Parks and Memorials
Using GEOLogic puzzles, students are challenged to associate historical figures with a particular National Park Memorial, as well as the number of points they scored in a fictitious game show, based on clues about the situation given...
Tour Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Juan Santamaria National Hero
This page is part of the Web of InroCostaRica. The page gives the biography of Juan Santamaria, and shows pictures of the monument erected in his memory. The page includes links to other information about Costa Rica.
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Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
This Glover's Reef Marine Reserve site gives information one of Belize's marine reserves. It discusses all aspects of the reserve including why it is necessary and what types of wildlife and plants live there. This site offers links to...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Abo
Pueblo ruins, and ruins of a Spanish mission, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Quarai
Ruins in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New York: Statue of Liberty Natl Monument
Monument presented to the United States by the people of France in 1886.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery Website: Pierre Charles L'enfant
This site from The Arlington National Cemetery contains a biography of L'Enfant (1754-1852) and information about the L'Enfant Monument. You will also find quotes about him, as well as by him. This site also includes several pictures.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Building Stones of Our Nation's Capital
Pictures and text describe the source and appearance of many of the stones used in the buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. Included are a geologic time chart and an illustrated map of the geologic and geographic features of the...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mount Rushmore
This resource contains descriptive and educational links about one of our country's most beloved national monuments: Mount Rushmore. Features interesting, little-known facts about the rationale, creation, and completion of the famous...
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of New Hampshire
A collection of maps of the state of New Hampshire, including a few maps of cities and important national monument and historical areas.
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