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National Park Service: Confinement and Ethnicity
Confinement and Ethnicity: An Overview of World War II Japanese American Relocation Sites, by J. Burton, M. Farrell, F. Lord, and R. Lord, is an online book no longer in print. It describes the internment and imprisonment of...
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National Park Service: Antietam: The Emancipation Proclamation (Full Text)
Read a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by Abraham Lincoln in September, 1862, and put into law on January 1, 1863.
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National Park Service: A Sharp Little Affair [Pdf]
Although somewhat difficult to read, this PDF file from the National Park Service describes the Battle of Big Hole and the history and archeology surrounding this battle site. A most extensive study.
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National Park Service: Museum Collections/ Chaco Culture National Historic Park
One of the earliest peoples living in the Southwest of present day America were the Chaco, also called the Anasazi. Learn about their history and culture and the great contributions made by this civilization, view preserved artifacts and...
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National Park Service: Geology of Devil's Tower
Welcome to Devil's Tower National Park in Wyoming! This highly interactive website reveals the geological processes behind the formation of this unique natural structure.
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National Park Service: Fort Matanzas: Bernardo De Galvez
Bernardo de Galvez, featured in this biography, was the appointed governor in Louisiana in 1776 and during his term he conquered all of British Florida exept St. Augustine. Find out what makes this Spanish man so American.
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National Park Service: Arkansas Post National Memorial: History of Arkansas Post
The three hundred year old history of Arkansas Post and the many cultures who inhabited this outpost over time are the focus of this national memorial web site.
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National Park Service: Cabrillo Natl Monument/tide Pools Windows to the Sea
National Park Service page about the plight of the owl limpet, a small fish resident of Southern Californian tide pools
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National Park Service: Thomas Edison National Historical Park: Edison Biography
Here is a very detailed biography of Thomas Edison ranging from his boyhood and his work as a telegrapher, moving on to his invention of the phonograph and incandescent light bulb, and finally, a description of his laboratories where he...
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National Park Service: Hampton Historical Site: Lives of Indentured Servants
A comprehensive article from Maryland Historical Magazine written about the indentured servants, particularly those in Hampton, Maryland.
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National Park Service: New Bedford Whaling Historical Park: History & Culture
This national park site offers insight into the economic stimulus whaling brought to New England and has left behind a strong history for that region.
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National Park Service: Pea Ridge National Military Park: The Battle of Pea Ridge
An interesting look at the Battle of Pea Ridge. Navigate the information by clicking on the topics where you will find discussion of battleflags, the troops involved, how the troops were supplied, as well as first-person accounts.
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National Park Service: Invasive Plants: Saguaro National Park
Learn about the plants from other regions that now reside in Arizona's Saguaro National Park.
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National Park Service: The Statue of Liberty
The National Park Service explains the history of The Statue of Liberty, which includes a brief biography on Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
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National Park Service: Ellis Island
The official website for Ellis Island provides information and photos on the history and culture as well as news about the Island. Site includes information for teachers, especially in regard to planning a class trip. Also included are...
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National Park Service: Arches National Park: Animals
A resource where you'll learn about amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. A good look at how animals live, sleep, eat, and stay active in a desert habitat.
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National Park Service: u.s.m.c. War Memorial
This resource offers a detailed description and historical significance of the Marine Corps War Memorial dedicated by President Eisenhower in 1954.
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National Park Service: Homestead National Monument: History and Culture
An extensive site that covers many aspects of the Homestead Act, including biographies, charts, and the text of the act. From the National Park Service.
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National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
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National Park Service: Lincoln Home: The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858
This site provides the transcripts to all 7 of the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
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National Park Service: Point Reyes National Seashore: Coast Miwok at Point Reyes
The National Park Services provides an enlightening overview of the history and culture of the Coast Miwok tribe at Point Reyes, California.
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National Park Service: San Antonio Missions
Read the history of the chain of missions established along the San Antonio River in the 18th century. Links to features of these missions can be found here as well.
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National Park Service: Shiloh National Military Park
This section of the National Park Service's site about Shiloh National Military Park gives information about the battle itself and maps of the troop movements.
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield: Battle of Stones River
A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...