Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: The American Civil War in Virginia [Pdf]
The state of Virginia played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Trace the war from the beginning to the battles in Virginia, and to Lee's surrender through this comprehensive slideshow. Included are charts, maps and actual photography from...
Other
In Search of Heroes: The Susan B. Anthony Story
Read highlights on the life of Susan Brownwell Anthony covering information on her role in the abolition, temperance, and suffrage movements.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Free (?) African Americans
Not all African-Americans were slaves in the South. Some were freed by their owners, others escaped, but none had the same rights as free whites. Read about their restrictions that were put into law. Find out about the church...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Sojourner Truth
A concise biography highlights the life of Sojourner Truth including her role not only in the abolition movement but also for women's rights.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Places Where Women Made History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton House
This site provides an overview of the life, and achievements of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902). Tells how her experiences in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House led to her role as an activist for women's rights.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: James Russell Lowell Biography
This Bibliomania site provides a biography of James Russell Lowell (1819-1891). Discusses his ancestry, education, and work as a poet, essayist, and satirist. Describes Lowell's role in the Abolitionist movement. Includes suggestions for...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Trailblazing Surgeon Mary Walker Still One of a Kind
Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) was an American abolitionist, prisoner of war, and surgeon. She received the highest medal one can receive in the military, the Medal of Honor, for her role as a surgeon during the Civil War. In this...
Library of Congress
Loc: Nineteenth Century Women: Struggle and Triumph Lesson Plan
Journals, letters, and narratives reveal a part of America's history not revealed in textbooks, the story of women, namely the women of the 1800s. With this lesson, young scholars gain understanding of women and history through various...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Underground Railroad: The Journey
Interactive resource in which students choose their fate by making their own decisions as they travel the Underground Railroad.
Curated OER
John Greenleaf Whittier
Provides extensive details about John Greenleaf Whittier's life including his upbringing on a farm in Haverhill, MA, just across the river from New Hampshire, and his attempts to run the farm after his father's death. Explains Whittier's...