By clicking "View opening movie," students hear "The Yellow Rose of Texas" and view a short slide presentation of flags, weapons, soldiers on the battlefield, camp, and Civil War heroes. For older students, the video could be played...

In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Massachusetts 54th Regiment: Honoring the Heroes." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

For some the man Robert E. Lee is an almost god like figure. For others he is a paradox. Robert E. Lee was born on January 19, 1807 at Stratford, Virginia. Robert was the fourth child of a Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry"...

This site provides a biography of Strong Vincent's military career, including his role at the Battle of Little Round Top, where he was shot. Includes photos of Vincent and quotes about him.

This PBS biography tells the story of Ely Parker, who became a Seneca chief, legal scholar, engineer, Civil War hero, and Cabinet-level commissioner--all by the age of 40.

This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Oliver Cromwell. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.

The Art Institute of Chicago's collection of African American art provides a rich introduction to over 100 years of noted achievements in painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Ranging chronologically from the Civil War era to the Harlem...

This is the full text of the novel Friends, Though Divided by G. A. Henty. England is torn by a great conflict between the Cavaliers and the Roundheads. The two heroes, Harry Furness and Herbert Rippinghall, are on opposite sides of the...

This brief student-written article on Chief Joseph and his efforts to maintain peace between his people and the white settlers includes several links to further information and books for further reading and research.

Three chapters from Owen Wister's fiction, The Virginian, that establish the protagonist as a representative American hero in the newly settled West.

Giuseppe Garibaldi (July 4, 1807 - June 2, 1882) was an Italian military and political figure. In his twenties, he joined the Carbonari Italian patriot revolutionaries, and had to flee Italy after a failed insurrection. He then...

Naval hero of the Civil War and of the War of 1812.

Hero of the Civil War and Governor of North Carolina.