Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Dude! Tony Hawk Skates Into History
A skateboard donated to the Lemelson Center by world famous skater Tony Hawk opens the door to the history of skateboarding and the culture it has evolved into.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: The History of Skateboarding
From its introduction to society, the offshoot of roller skating has had kids across the map sidewalk surfing since the mid 1950s. Learn about the history of skateboarding.