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American History Resources

1492: An Ongoing Voyage - an exhibit of the United States Library of Congress
Abraham Lincoln Online
The Smithsonian Institute
Center for American History
Edison National Historic Site (NHS): Information
From Revolution to Reconstruction and what happened afterwards - American History from the original documents
Historic Mount Vernon - The Home of Our First President, George Washington
History Channel - The History Channel (cable) includes a classroom section with lesson plans and a variety of ideas.
Illinois History Teacher from the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Independence Hall Association - a compendium of information regarding a variety of historic locations and events
Monticello, Home of Thomas Jefferson
OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE
Rare Map Collection
U.S. Founding Documents
Valley Forge Historical Society

If you know a site that is a good American History resource, please let us know.

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