This excellent biography of Alexander Hamilton is part of the University of Missouri's "Famous Trials" site. With text links to personal letters and other documents written by Hamilton.

In 1770 five citizens of Boston were killed when British soldiers fired into a group of people who had been throwing things at the soldiers. The soldiers were put on trial. A chronology, historical documents, primary source materials,...

At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...

This site focuses on Zora Neale Hurston including a bibliography, the video [2:30] "Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun" and links to 11 of her books including her most famous work There Eyes Were Watching God.

A site by New Haven Teachers Institute, Yale University by Maxine E. Davis. This site is for secondary and middle school students. The whole curriculum is here for the viewing! Great information but no images. You can find them and add...

A site by Peter Palmquist on Women photographers and the American Indian. There are biographies and images from thirteen women who were active during the latter part of the 19th century.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Adela Akers. Akers worked as a weaver and the site, in addition to the biographical information, makes reference to her famous...

Explore this PBS site to learn much information about the life of famous Reggae musician, Bob Marley. Focus includes not only his music, but his religious and political views as well. Included is a career timeline.

Discover more about the play Our Town by Thornton Wilder when you visit this educational resource. This site features links to lesson plans for this incredible American drama.

The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.

This site provides a very good biography of the famous American female author, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896.)

This is the home page to an extensive site dedicated to the Carlisle School. The site contains primary and secondary source materials. Contains a history of the school, biographies of students, and of the school's most famous student -...

Frank Lloyd Wright, a native of Wisconsin, was unarguably one of America's greatest architects. This resource highlights numerous homes and buildings designed by him that are now heritage sites. The site includes a biography of his life.

This site from EnchantedLearning.com provides food-related activities including nursery rhymes, printables, crafts, and quizzes. Includes pages on the food pyramid, food terms in other languages, famous paintings, and a feature on the...

This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...

Smithsonian site features the life and many accomplishments of Lewis Latimer, the famous African-American inventor.

The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.

Find facts about Oklahoma's rich history and famous people, and explore museums and historic sites. An interactive map of the state allows you to choose museums, military sites, historic homes, and other notable locations in Oklahoma,...

Contains several links to museums, galleries, and other sites related to Larry River's famous art works.

This site provides brief information about the Boston Tea Party, and the Edenton Ladies Tea Party. Use this site to learn about these events and discover why they are infamous events in American history. A video clip is also included.

This site is a biography of Colin Powell. It includes a transcript of an interview with General Colin Powell.

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Berry Gordy, Jr., an American businessman, founder of the Motown Record Corporation (1959), which became the most successful black-owned music company in the...

This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Archie Moore, an American boxer, world light-heavyweight champion from Dec. 17, 1952, when he defeated Joey Maxim in 15 rounds in St. Louis, Mo., until 1962, when...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Eartha Kitt, an American singer and dancer noted for her sultry vocal style and slinky beauty who also achieved success as a dramatic stage and film actress. This site, rich in detail and...