Curated OER
Frontier Wars of the 1790s
Young scholars explore the frontier wars of the 1790s. After researching one battle, teams of students prepare a presentation for the class. Young scholars compare and contrast the Columbian Tragedy with "broadsides" that were printed...
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Nova Britannia
In this lesson plan, young scholars learn about how early promoters advertised the Virginia colony.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Reward for Booth
View the broadside publicizing a $100,000 reward for the capture of John Wilkes Booth and his two accomplices. The text explains the use of broadsides in publicizing announcements.
Contemplator
Folk Music of England, Scotland,ireland, Wales & America
Fine comprehensive intro to folk music of English-speaking countries. Lyrics, background and midi files make this a useful site.