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National Park Service: Wilson Creek's National Battlefield
A great resource for information on the Battle of Wilson's Creek. Click on "History and Culture" to find biographies of the generals involved and a brief summary of the battle itself. From the National Park Service.
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Parks Canada: Yoho National Park: The Burgess Shale
First discovered by Charles Walcott in 1909, the Burgess Shale is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing fossils dating back to the Cambrian period, 505 million years ago. This site provides the history of this area and information on...
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National Park Service: Women's History Month
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
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National Park Service: Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Peruse the history of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park established in 1890 to honor the soldiers who fought on the two battlefields during the Civil War. The Military Park straddles the Georgia-Tennessee state...
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National Park Service: Walnut Canyon National Monument
Equally rich in history and science, Walnut Canyon National Monument is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The monument was initially constructed by Sinagua, an ancient culture of farmers, the land is now home to a variety of wildlife....
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National Park Service: Navajo National Monument
Ancient Puebloans built these cliff dwellings anywhere from 700-1500 years ago. The Navajo National Monument in Tonalea, Arizona offers history of the people and a PDF to download, "Navajo National Monument: A Place and its People."
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National Park Service: Charleston Community History
Excellent example of a Community History. Includes the origin of the community, the plan for settlement, early settlers, religions, important buildings, history through the years, events, and plans for the future.
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National Park Service: San Antonio Missions
Read the history of the chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century. Links to features of these missions can be found here as well.
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National Park Service: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
The youngest volcano on the Colorado Plateau, Sunset Crater, has been standing tall and setting the landscape and ecosystem for over 900 years. Explore the history, culture, nature and science connected with Sunset Crater and the greater...
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National Park Service: Padre Island National Seashore
Padre Island National Seashore is rich in history and biodiversity. Peruse this resource for an in depth look at this beautiful part of southern Texas.
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National Park Service: Montezuma Castle National Monument
Built by the Sinagua nearly 1000 years ago, this incredible structure stands tucked into the limestone cliff in the Verde Valley of Arizona. Be sure to look at the history, culture, photos, nature and science provided as well as the...
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National Park Service: Adeline Hornbeck and the Homestead Act
This Teaching with Historic Places lesson effectively depicts the life of a pioneer woman and ways in which the Homestead Act impacted her life. The site includes lesson plans, inquiry questions, and photos that may be used in covering...
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National Women's History Museum: African American Activists
Learn about Ida B Wells, Rosa Parks, and Fannie Lou Hammer, all female African American activists who fought for justice and equality.
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National Park Service: Death Valley National Park
Death Valley acquired its name during the California Gold Rush, but the Timbisha Shoshone inhabited the region long before. The severely hot and dry national park is packed with history, culture, incredible geology, and, believe it or...
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National Park Service: Death Valley National Park
Death Valley acquired its name during the California Gold Rush, but the Timbisha Shoshone inhabited the region long before. The severely hot and dry national park is packed with history, culture, incredible geology, and, believe it or...
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National Park Service: Pinnacles National Monument
Pinnacles National Monument, an ancient volcano, encompasses 26,000 acres of California land. The National Park Services feature this monument and work to preserve it while offering its rich history, wildlife, and more to site seeking...
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National Park Service: Joshua Tree
Almost central between Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas lies California's Joshua Tree National Park. The desert park website offers a rich history, culture, and impressive ecosystem.
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National Park Service: Lava Beds National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument finds its home in northeastern California. National Park Services provides an excellent overview filled with details to the rich history, culture, artwork and more.
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National Park Service: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Northern California hot spot Lassen Volcanic National Park consists of thirty volcanic peaks. The park boasts of its hydrothermal features and offers historical, cultural, and scientific information.
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National Park Service: Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Beginning in Illinois in 1846 Brigham Young led a large group of Mormoms to Salt Lake City to avoid persecution. The trail they followed is now known as the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. National Park Services provides the...
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National Park Service: John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site is found in Martinez, California and was the home of famed naturalist, co-founder of the Sierra Club and proclaimed "Father of Our National Park System," John Muir. Find facts and quotes about John Muir...
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National Park Service: Confinement and Ethnicity
Confinement and Ethnicity: An Overview of World War II Japanese American Relocation Sites, by J. Burton, M. Farrell, F. Lord, and R. Lord, is an online book no longer in print. It describes the internment and imprisonment of...
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C3 Teachers: u.s. History: Do Our Parks Do What They Are Supposed to Do? [Pdf]
A comprehensive learning module on America's national park system that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn about Frederick Law...
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National Park Service: Collections: Symbols of Battle: Civil War Flags
A collection of Civil War flags in the National Park Service collection. Includes flags from Appomattox, Ford's Theater, Fort Pulaski, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more. Information about each flag and its use is included with the...