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Thursday, July 2, 2009 - 17:23

When did July 4 become the Fourth of July?

Even Thomas Jefferson got his dates mixed up.

Friday, June 26, 2009 - 12:00

John Brown, Harpers Ferry, Students, History and Technology

Middle school students interpret history at Harpers Ferry.

Monday, June 22, 2009 - 11:51

Summer Reading: Clearinghouse Staff Recommendations

Clearinghouse staff recommend books for summer reading.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - 08:52

The Supreme Court: Connections Between Past and Present

The judicial system is perhaps the least understood and most complicated among the three branches of U.S. government to explain and to teach.

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 13:19

Bookmark This! Beneath the Surface of Wikipedia

A tool for teaching analytical thinking or classroom pariah?

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 11:51

Resources: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

The term Asian Pacific American covers millions of people, thousands of cultures, and dozens of countries.

Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 08:33

Interactive Exhibit from the American Art Museum

Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration created the Public Works of Art Program.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 08:18

New Visitor's Center Opens at Monticello

What would Thomas Jefferson Say?

Monday, April 13, 2009 - 09:31

Tonight's the Night: PBS Broadcasts We Shall Remain

Television well-worth watching.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - 14:40

Bookmark These! History Sites on YouTube

History and art museums and archives join the YouTube communications field.