National Park Service: Thomas Edison National Historical Park: Thomas Edison

The official website for the Thomas Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, D.C. Be sure to click "In Depth" for more information about the memorial and Jefferson himself.

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...

During the 1800s the United States was expanding westward; land was there for the taking.  Kids explore how some early photographers used their photography to influenced the US Congress to save areas like Mirror Lake. They...

This site discusses the The Declaration of Independence, and includes information on Thomas Jefferson's role in its creation.

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is approximately 4,900 miles long, extending from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River, near present day Astoria, Oregon. It connects 16 states. Today, visitors can follow...

Yosemite National Park: Preserving nature's beauty for future generations. An engaging resource provides a series of video clips that shows the importance of creating national parks and the role of the government and US Forest Service....

John Lorenzo Hubbell bought a trading post in Granado, Arizona in 1878. The family ran the trading post, trading with the Navajo until the 1960's. The business is still running, though the Hubbell family does not run it anymore. Find out...

The Boston National Historical Park describes the British abandonment of Boston during the American Revolution.

Learn about the fascinating people and places associated with the Underground Railroad as you visit the historic places on this travel register. Use the map or peruse the sites to find interesting facts and information.

The National Park Service provides an overview of the Hopewell Culture as well as information about the historical park itself. Click on History and Culture, Places, Current Research, and Hopewell Archeology Newsletter for more information.