For Us the Living
A series of five primary source based learning modules that encourage high school students to explore American history through the stories found in Alexandria National Cemetery.
Open Parks Network
View over 1 million images from U.S. national parks and historic sites.
100 Years of Parcels, Packages, and Packets, Oh My!
In the age of Amazon, take students back to a time when delivery in the U.S. was still developing.
Digital Public Library of America
Search more than 4,500,000 primary sources from across the country from one website!
Prohibition: A Film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick
What did the effects of the 18th Amendment look like? Explore 1921 through 1933 through images and film.
Children's Lives at Colonial London Town
Invite young students into colonial history with the stories of children from three very different families.
The History of Vaccines
Do you remember when everyone got chickenpox as a kid? Your students might not! Learn about how vaccination has changed lives.
After Slavery
Does your textbook make Reconstruction sound simple? Explore the real pain and complexity of Reconstruction with primary sources focusing on the Carolinas.
The March on Milwaukee Civil Rights History Project
Wisconsin teachers, bring the Civil Rights Movement home to your students with this archive of primary sources.
Homicide in Chicago 1870-1930
Covering urbanization and industrialization? This homicide index can help students understand social changes and tensions associated with both.
Civil War in Art
Why did the painter frame Lincoln in greenery? Learn about interpretations of the Civil War through period and recent works of art.
Japanese American National Museum Collections
Looking for ways to grow awareness of injustice of Japanese internment? This site likely has the perfect primary source for your needs.
Pearl Harbor Attack Map
What did U.S. sailors mean when they refer to seeing “the meatball”? What did Japanese pilots think about the attack?
IWitness
View testimonies on the Holocaust, create videos, and learn the importance of ethical editing.
Maryland Historical Society Collections Online
Whether you’re bolstering your teaching of local history or the War of 1812, the MHS has artifacts to help.
World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response
Get out of the political arena and teach your students about the emergency response and human issues that resulted from 9/11.
VOCES Oral History Project
Ever wondered about the wartime experiences of Latinos and Latinas? VOCES seeks to help remedy the gap in U.S. popular historical narrative.
Memoirs v. Tapes: President Nixon and the December Bombings
Was Nixon as reluctant to initiate the Christmas bombing as his memoirs suggest, or was he as eager as he claimed Kissinger to be?
Civilian Public Service Story
Unearth an important part of U.S. military history—the conscientious decision not to fight.
All Hands on Deck
Get classroom attention by using the “swashbuckling” history of the USS Constitution as a knowledge vehicle.
MNopedia
For all of your questions concerning the “star of the north,” Minnesota.
Witness and Response: September 11 Acquisitions at the Library of Congress
If you’re searching for 9/11 materials, this website offers easy access to materials across the Library of Congress’s collections.
Flashing Across the Country: Mr. Zip and the ZIP Code Promotional Campaign
Have you ever wondered what your zip code means or when the codes came into use?
Handbook of Texas Online
This website contains a vast collection of resources on Texas history and culture.
Online Nevada Encyclopedia
This website showcases images of the Silver State and supplements historical entries with virtual galleries and thematic connections.
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture
The website provides valuable resources for teachers that illuminate key events in U.S. and Arkansas history.
Digital Resource Guide for the Labor Archives of Washington State
Making labor history access less of a chore.
Guampedia
Guam is often left out of discussions of U.S. history. Remedy the situation!
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Virtual Museum Exhibit
What was life like in abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s home in Washington, DC? The NPS takes a look.
American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia
Meet Virginians from the 1860s, and learn about their lives.
Hope for America
Do you want to use humor to your advantage in the classroom? Hope for America examines comedy and satire in American popular culture and its influence on political history.
e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia
There’s far more to West Virginia than stereotypes suggest. Why not take some time to explore the state?
The U.S. House of Representatives Remembers September 11
9/11 impacted more than just the nation. This repository of oral history video and audio clips reflects the tragedy from personal perspectives.
Encyclopedia of Alabama
This site is precisely what it promises. . . and more.
Here is New York
View photographs taken by everyday people as they came to terms with the 9/11 attacks, or watch oral histories.
Gettysburg National Military Park: Camp Life
What did soldiers do between battles? Sometimes, fought off boredom!
September 11, 2001, Documentary Project
Access children’s pictures and Italian oral histories regarding 9/11, among other sources.
9/11 Memorial
What does our choice of memorial design say about the U.S. today?
Sewall-Belmont House Museum Collections
Allow the National Woman’s Party to show you their collection on women’s progress to equality.
Gilded Age Plains City
Delve into Great Plains urban development c. 1900 by way of a compelling, unsolved murder mystery.
Bland County History Archives
Looking for proof that students can handle extensive local history projects? You’ve found it.
D-Day
Did you know that the gear a paratrooper had to carry could weigh as much as 120 pounds?
Joe Hill
Union strikes. Murder. Itinerant songwriting. The life of martyr Joe Hill could hardly have been more dramatic or mysterious.
Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project
What role have women played in war and the military?
Creating a More Perfect Union: 1861-1865
Interested in teaching about the Civil War from a maritime perspective?
DocsTeach
Team up with the National Archives and Records Administration to bring primary sources into your classroom!
HERB: Social History for Every Classroom
Find a wide variety of classroom resources focused on social history, from classroom activities to primary sources.
Throughout the Ages
Looking for a primary source website created especially for elementary teachers?
Yale Digital Commons
A wheeled pull toy depicting Nixon with a crown? If you’re looking for a unique object to bring up in class, start with the digital commons.
Diary of a Civil War Nurse
What was life like for Amanda Akin, Civil War nurse in Washington, DC?
New York Philharmonic Digital Archives
Sift through the music and entertainment of the past.
Shaping the Constitution
What role did Virginia play in defining the U.S. and upholding rights we now consider basic and essential?
William Steinway Diary, 1861-1896
Daily life in 19th-century New York City, music history, and Civil War commentary all in one place.
Taking the Mystery out of Copyright
If you need a succinct copyright overview for your students, this is a place to start.
Slavery in Canada
Slavery in Canada? Who were these people? What were their lives like?
HSI: Historical Scene Investigation
Ever wanted to be Sherlock Holmes? Look at history the way a detective looks into crime.
Children and Youth in History
Bring history home to young students with sources they can relate to—and prompt older students to think about the construction of concepts like “child” and “teenager.”
Laura Jernegan: Girl on a Whaleship
Make whaling, a rich part of New England history, relevant to young students with the diary of a six-year-old at sea.
Union or Secession: Virginians Decide
Trace Virginia’s route to secession in the Civil War with more than 200 primary sources.
Virginia Memory
Are you a Virginia educator teaching VA state history? My your task easy! Explore the Library of Virginia’s 70 collections of digitized primary sources.
Presidential Timeline of the Twentieth Century
Teaching 20th century presidential history or political events? Explore this site for interactive timelines, exhibits, and over 1,500 primary sources.
International Center of Photography
The International Center of Photography (ICP) explores the history of photography and history through photography.
Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Culture
At the virtual home of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Culture, six exhibits highlight ethnic culture in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Freedom Trail Foundation
Studying the American Revolution? How about walking Boston’s Freedom Trail? You don’t have to live near Boston to take this virtual tour.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Digital Collection
Read the books and poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar, internationally famous African American writer.
Indiana Historical Society Digital Image Collections
Indiana educators, looking for visual primary sources? Search more than 38,000 photographs from the 19th century to the present.
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Covering Californian urban history? Search more than 275,000 digitized images in Los Angeles Public Library’s photo archives.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
From 1863 to 1935, this tenement building housed working immigrant families. View photographs of their lives, and engage in interactive learning opportunities.
PhilaPlace
Pennsylvania educators, or teaching urban history? Explore two neighborhoods in Philadelphia using an interactive map and more than 1,240 primary sources.
Seattle General Strike Project
In 1919, Seattle workers launched the first general strike in U.S. history. Explore labor history with over 100 newspaper articles and other sources on the strike.
Politics of a Massacre: Discovering Wilmington 1898
This site contains sources covering and reacting to the deplorable 1898 massacre in Wilmington, NC.
Chicano/a Movement in Washington State History Project
Washington State educators, bring diversity and reform activism into your classroom with resources on this civil rights movement.
The Deadly Virus: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918
Influenza scares can be deadly—check out 16 documents and images from the 1918 flu epidemic.
Lincoln Archives Digital Project
Surf an animated timeline of Abraham Lincoln’s life and times.
Washington State Digital Archives
Attention Washington State educators! Looking for primary sources? With more than 84.5 million documents, this archive has what you need.
University of Wyoming Digital Collections
Wyoming educators, explore more than 10,000 primary sources on Wyoming’s 19th- and 20th-century history.
Ulysses S. Grant Digital Archive
Deepen your coverage of the late 19th century with the letters of Ulysses S. Grant, war-hero-turned-president.
Milwaukee Art Museum Collections
Teaching Milwaukee state history, or looking to make a connection between art and social studies? Peruse more than 20,000 works of art in these online exhibitions.
Tennessee 4 Me
Three years in the making, this project of the Tennessee State Museum outlines TN state history from pre-history to the present.
Missouri Digital Heritage
Missouri teachers looking for primary sources, look no further. Explore this portal for resources from libraries, universities, archives, and heritage sites throughout the state.
Curating the City: Wilshire Blvd
California educators, lead your students on an interactive journey down Los Angeles’s historic Wilshire Boulevard!
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley could shoot 6 holes in a playing card before it touched ground. Invite this sharpshooter into your classroom!
The Social Museum Collection at Harvard University
More than 6,000 images related to U.S. social conditions and institutions.
The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library eLibrary
More than 5,700 documents related to Woodrow Wilson’s life and presidency.
Land of (Unequal) Opportunity
460 documents and images on civil rights in Arkansas, from before, during, and after the civil rights movement.
Toolbox Library: Primary Resources in U.S. History and Literature
Eight “toolboxes” enable secondary teachers to enhance existing U.S. History units.
National Museum of the American Indian: Beauty Surrounds Us
Online exhibit of more than 65 objects from Native cultures in North and South America.
Kheel Center Labor Photos
More than 1,000 photographs from the history of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
This presidential library presents sources from the 35th President’s life and times.
The Dramas of Haymarket
Written in the form of a drama, this website takes visitors through the Haymarket Affair.
Famous American Trials: "The Scottsboro Boys" Trials 1931-1937
Explore the infamous Scottboro case through a variety of primary source documents and images.
Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
Search over 200 prominent African American scientists.
John Brown's Holy War
A variety of resources focused on the life and times of infamous abolitionist John Brown.
Trial of The Chicago Seven
Explore radical activism and 1960s culture through the trial of the Chicago Seven.
Bisbee Deportation of 1917
Learn about labor history through the infamous Bisbee Deportation.
The Leonard Bernstein Collection, ca.1920-1989
An extensive collection of primary resources concerning renowned composer Leonard Bernstein.
Museum of the City of San Francisco: The Great 1906 Earthquake and Fire
Learn about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, how it destroyed the city, and how the city was subsequently rebuilt by its inhabitants.
Civil War Maps
Explore the Library of Congress’ collection of Civil War maps, including maps of all major engagements.
Photographing History: Fred J. Maroon and the Nixon Years
View the many faces of President Nixon as captured by photographer Fred Maroon.
Marian Anderson: A Life in Song
Travel through the life and works of Marion Anderson with this online exhibit.
Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson
Learn about Andrew Johnson’s impeachment through contemporary accounts and resources.
Virginia Historical Society
View the Virginia Historical Society’s extensive collection of materials documenting Virginia history.
National Park Service, Teaching with Historic Places
Use this website to plan and organize lessons around NPS properties and locations.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum
Visit the Gerald Ford Presidential Library for a wealth of resources regarding Ford’s presidency.
The Vietnam War Declassification Project
An extensive collection of primary documents pertaining to the American withdrawal from Vietnam.
U.S. Senate Historical Office
How much do you know about the history of the American Senate? Click here for background information on this component of our legislative branch.
Material History of American Religion Project
Learn about American material culture and its relation to the nation’s religious history.
Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland
Begin your background research on prairie farmhouses with this website.
Mount Vernon
Take a virtual tour of George Washington’s famous estate, Mt. Vernon.
Hagley Digital Archives
Focused on business history, this gateway site connects businesses to greater cultural and social trends.
Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum
A useful gateway site for materials on Carrie Chapman Catt and the women’s suffrage movement.
White Trash: The Construction of an American Scapegoat
An excellent site for new study into the “white trash” demographic.
Jewish American History on the Web
An impressive website for the study of Jews and Judaism in the United States.
The Last Days of a President: Films of McKinley, 1901
Learn about the 1901 assassination of President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY.
Images of African Americans from the 19th Century
Your first resource for photographs and images depicting African Americans during the 19th century.
The Aaron Copland Collection, ca. 1900-1990
An extensive collection of primary and secondary resources detailing the life of composer Aaron Copeland.
Tending the Commons: Folklife and Landscape in Southern West Virginia
Learn about life in the Big Coal River Valley in West Virginia.
Inside an American Factory: Films of the Westinghouse Works, 1904
A collection of resources pertaining to the Westinghouse Works company, including films and articles.
Red Scare (1918-1921)
Could the Bolsheviks and radicalism destroy the American way of life?
The Underground Railroad
Travel the Underground Railroad with this interactive website.
Mathew Brady's Portraits
A collection of portraits and photographs by acclaimed photographer Matthew Brady.
For European Recovery: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Marshall Plan
This website gives a broad introduction to the Marshall Plan and is home to over 30 primary sources.
Vietnam Online
A companion site to a PBS series, this website contains a wealth of resources relating to Vietnam.
Today in History
A daily exhibit which showcases a particular event in American History each day.
Finding Precedent: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Search this archive from the Harper’s Weekly for a firsthand view into Andrew Johnson’s impeachment.
Oregon Trail
A companion site to a PBS documentary, this website hosts a wealth of information on the Oregon Trail.
John Brown and the Valley of the Shadow
A comprehensive collection of primary source materials which cover the infamous Harper’s Ferry raid.
Through Our Parent's Eyes: Tucson's Diverse Community
Learn about the ethnically diverse history of Tucson, AZ.
Promise of Gold Mountain: Tucson's Chinese Heritage
A collection of primary sources detailing early Asian-Americans in Tucson, Arizona.
Nixon and Sports
Explore the relationship between Nixon’s love of sports and his actions as US President.
American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920
Explore the history of American landscape and architectural design from 1850-1920.
Florida Folklife from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942
Explore the history of Florida folklife and culture.
Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers
Read about Wilbur and Orville Wright’s triumphs and setbacks as they experienced them.
Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War
Visualize the Civil War through the photographs selected by Alexander Gardner in 1865.
National Geographic Online: The Underground Railroad
Would you have survived along the Underground Railroad?
Photographer to the World-The Detroit Publishing Company
When travel wasn’t an easy option what views did people have of other places?
The Perilous Fight: America's World War II in Color
Explore World War II’s color film footage.
The Official George and Ira Gershwin Website
Discover the works of songwriting brothers Ira and George Gershwin.
Congress for the New Urbanism
What is New Urbanism, and does it effect you? Will it affect the way you buy a home, or where the homes are located?
National Postal Museum
The mail always comes, rain or shine; but how?
Fats Waller Forever Digital Exhibit
Meet legendary jazz pianist Fats Waller. Be at the forefront of musical history.
The Official Leonard Bernstein Site
Explore the life of a major classical conductor.
Forests, Fields, and the Falls
How did the lumber, flour, sawmill, and farming industries shape Minnesota’s future?
When They Were Young: A Photographic Retrospective of Childhood
What would it be like to grow up poor? Greek? Mexican? Rich?
North Carolinians and the Great War
How did World War I effect the lives of the everyday North Carolinian?
Freedom: A History of Us
What exactly is freedom, and who possesses it?
Ghost Town Gallery
Turn off the lights, and explore the ghost towns of the West.
Carnegie Libraries of California
Learn about the California libraries built with Carnegie funding.
Images of African Americans from the Cook Collection of Photographs
What might your life have been like as an African American in Virginia c. 1900?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum
Peruse this national source for all things Eisenhower.
Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA: A Documentary History
Meet Linus Pauling, from his Nobel prizes to his “dirty laundry.”
Cleveland Digital Library
Explore the history of “the forest city.”
Bob Hope and American Variety
“When Vaudeville died, television was the box they put it in,” according to Bob Hope. Read essays on his life and career.
Arizona State Museum
Can’t get to Arizona? You can still see local Native American artifacts online.
Communism in Washington State--History and Memory Project
Communist Russia. Communist China. Communist Washington?
Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States
Ask yourself: What did Coolidge do for our country?
Streetscape and Townscape of Metropolitan New York City, 1860-1942
See uncommon photograph subjects for the turn-of-the-century, such as street peddlers.
Dox Thrash: An African American Master Printmaker Rediscovered
View depictions of African American life by artist Dox Thrash.
Thomas Eakins: American Realist
Discover one of America’s great realists, and see the Philadelphia of his day.
Harvesting the River
Explore river life—with a particular focus on food harvesting.
Museum of Musical Instruments (MoMI)
Find out about the guitar players who came before you, and perhaps, even perfect your own abilities.
Worthington Memory, Online Scrapbook
Explore the history and development of a small town. The online scrapbook provides an uncanny lens into town life.
Working in Paterson: Occupational Heritage in an Urban Setting
How does an industrial past shape current work and play? How does it affect what professions still exist in cities?
U.S. Intelligence Policy Documentation Project
Read up on the NRO, NSA, and the use of satellite imaging for intelligence collection.
Emile Berliner and the Birth of the Recording Industry
Listen to the recordings of the creator of the microphone and gramophone player.
Black Wings: African American Pioneer Aviators
What was life like for the African American pilots of World War II?
The Joshua Lederberg Papers
What contributions has bacterial geneticist Joshua Lederberg made to science and healthcare?
Digital Archive of American Architecture
Explore U.S. architectural styles and ornamentation, or date the buildings in your town.
U.S. Army Signal Corps Photograph Collection
Take a peek at 1940s military life in Hampton Roads, VA.
Meeting of Frontiers
How does the settling of the Siberian frontier compare to that of the U.S. West?
RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope
Examine the impact of Robert F. Kennedy’s anti-apartheid trip to South Africa.
1939 World's Fair Photograph Collection
What images does a state choose to describe its way of life to the nation?
Picturing Hemingway: A Writer in His Time
You’ve read his words, but do you know who he was? Explore the man behind those epic stories.
History of American Education Web Project
Explore the history of education within the U.S, through writings and images.
Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns
Enjoy an interactive experience depicting the life of Mark Twain.
The Hartford Black History Project
Follow the formation of the African American community in the city of Hartford, CT
U.S. Steel Gary Works Photograph Collection, 1906-1971
Relive the construction of the city of steel—Gary, Indiana.
Lift Every Voice: Music in American Life
What work can be accomplished through music?
Remembering Herblock
View political cartoons by Herbert Block, father of the term, “McCarthyism.”
Woody Guthrie and the Archive of American Folk Song: 1940-1950
How did the national government strive to preserve vernacular music?
History Through Deaf Eyes
What has the U.S. deaf population experienced?
Brooklyn's Eighteenth-Century Lott House
Conduct your own “virtual dig” of a Dutch farmhouse.
Austin Treasures: Online Exhibits from the Austin History Center
Discover the depth of Austin, Texas’s urban history through 10 online exhibits containing images and essays.
Korea + 50: No Longer Forgotten
Explore one of the country’s least discussed major military conflicts, the Korean War.
Virginia Historical Inventory (VHI)
View Virginia’s antebellum architectural culture.
Labor Arts
What role has art had in the depiction and reality of U.S. labor?
The Irving Fine Collection, Ca. 1914-1962
Experience the life and works of lesser known American classical composer Irving Fine.
The Capital and the Bay, ca. 1600-1925
What picture have people painted of the Washington, D.C. in written works?
Surveyors of the West: William Henry Jackson and Robert Brewster Stanton
Follow the journey of two men through the western United States.
Heading West and Touring West
View maps of the West, while simultaneously looking into the lives of traveling performers.
Traders: Voices from the Trading Post
Listen as traders talk about their experiences at Native American trading posts.
Agents of Social Change: 20th-Century Women's Activism
Source documents to help you approach 20th-century feminism.
Free Speech Movement: Student Protest, U.C. Berkeley, 1964-65
Explore primary documents concerning the Berkeley Free Speech Movement.
An American Family: The Beecher Tradition
Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe’s family was also involved in abolitionism?
The Daguerreian Society
Have you ever thought of teaching your students the history of photography?
William Gedney Photographs and Writings
See American life through Gedney’s eyes and European and Indian life through American eyes.
A Visual Journey: Photographs by Lisa Law, 1965-1971
Check out the music scene, communes, and protests of the 1960s.
Pictures of World War II
If you need World War II visuals, this is an excellent place to start searching.
Pictures of the American City
See the U.S. grow before your eyes with this collection depicting two centuries of urbanization.
Pictures of African Americans During World War II
See what life on the homefront and at war was like for African American citizens.
Women Artists of the American West
What have women artists considered worthy of depiction in the U.S. West?
Photographs of the American West, 1861-1912
Imagine life on the western frontier.
Freeze Frame: Eadweard Muybridge's Photography of Motion
Witness the birth of motion photography, as it created the foundation for the growth of the film industry and Hollywood.
Jo Freeman.com
Explore women’s political history and activism from the 1960s onward.
A Maritime Perspective on American Expansion, 1820-1890
We all know the role of the wagon in westward expansion, but what of ships?
To the Moon
Explore the history of the moon itself, as well as how we reached it.
A Southern Mill Village: History of Old West Durham
Follow the development of a mill town from its birth to its current status.
One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives
Relive the 20th century through iconic imagery—more than 70 photographs represent major U.S. events.
Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History
Right this way for Seattle and Washington state history resources.
Civics Online
Gain inspiration for new ways to approach political history.
May 4 Collection, Kent State University
What can we learn from the Kent State Riots?
Korean American Digital Archive
Meet singer Florence Ahn, minister Soon Hyun, and others.
Camping With the Sioux—Fieldwork Diary of Alice Cunningham Fletcher
What would it be like to live with the Dakota Sioux?
The 3Cities Project
Examine the nexus of representation, modernity, and urban life.
The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The 40th Anniversary
For your eyes only: photos and previously classified Cold War documents.
Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996
From the queer to the quite extraordinary—explore the art of quiltmaking in the Southern U.S.
Omaha Indian Music
Listen to a century of Omaha speeches and songs. Hear the influences of Native American music on contemporary tunes.
Florida Heritage Collection
Explore Florida state, regional, and local history.
Toledo's Attic: A Virtual Museum of Toledo, Ohio
Explore Toledo, Ohio’s entertainment, technological, business, and political history.
New Perspectives on the West
Peruse lesson plans about the West on this companion site to a Ken Burns documentary.
Web de Anza
Check out this site to see “how the West was won.”
River of Song
Follow the evolution of American music along the Mississippi.
Gold Rush!
Bring yourself up to speed on the Gold Rush, including the minorities involved.
Riverboats and Jazz
What entertainment might you have expected on a riverboat cruise in the early 1900s?
Drawing the Western Frontier: The James E. Taylor Album
How did newspaper illustration shape stereotypes (and our understanding) of the “Wild West”?
Great Lakes Maritime History Project
Delve into Wisconsin’s maritime history. Discover the multiple ways in which water shaped the history of the state.
Across the Generations: Exploring U.S. History through Family Papers
Experience Caucasian, middle-class Northeastern life through the collections of four families.
Picturing Modern America Project
Create your own thematic exhibits using Library of Congress images.
Photographs of the Historic American Buildings Survey: Georgia
What sort of structures did the WPA consider culturally important to Georgia?
National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
More than 50 virtual exhibits ranging from Julia Child to West Point.
WTO History Project
Take a peek at Seattle protest history through the WTO Ministerial Week.
Belgian-American Research Collection
What would your life have been like as a Belgian immigrant in Wisconsin?
The Wright Brothers in Photographs
Meet the Wright Brothers and their family through photographs of friends and exploits.
The Barbara McClintock Papers
Meet Barbara McClintock, Nobel Prize-winning geneticist best known for discovering genetic transposition.
The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden
Unsure how to teach presidential history in an engaging manner? Try these activities and lessons.
American Roots Music
Discover blues, country, bluegrass, gospel, Cajun, Zydeco, Tejano, and Native American music.
A More Perfect Union
Was Japanese American internment constitutional? Explore the Japanese American experience.
Goldband Records: "Every One a Musical Treat"
What on earth is “swamp pop”?
Pittsburgh City Photographer
See Pittsburgh, PA, the way it appeared as early as the 1890s.
Reston Collection Images
Explore the planned community of Reston, VA. Gain a better sense of the town that has become a burgeoning suburb.
Harrisburg's Old 8th Ward
Visit the businesses and meet the people of Harrisonburg, PA’s 8th Ward.
Boston Streets: Mapping Directory Data
Explore the history of Boston, MA, through photographs, maps, and atlas pages.
Washington History
Make this your first stop for topics related to Washington state history!
Milwaukee Neighborhoods: Photos and Maps, 1885-1992
Take a visual journey through the development of Milwaukee, WI.
With an Even Hand: Brown v. Board at Fifty
Examine the events which led to and the aftermath of Brown v. Board of Education.
Women Working, 1800-1930
What did women think of their work at home, in the arts, and in business?
The New Georgia Encyclopedia
Need a comprehensive site on Georgia history? Why, here you go!
Spalding Base Ball Guides, 1889-1939
Check out player and World Series statistics from the turn of the century.
A Civil War Soldier in the Wild Cat Regiment
Follow Capt. Reynold’s life, from childhood photos to his stint as a Union soldier.
Education by Design: Using Visual Aids
Seek inspiration from classroom visual aids of the past.
The Vietnam Project
A highly comprehensive look at the Vietnam War.
The United States and Brazil: Expanding Frontiers, Comparing Cultures
How are Brazil and the U.S. similar? How are they different?
Colonial House
Companion to a PBS television program, this site provides insight into everyday colonial life.
Maine Memory Network
Explore the history of Maine, and create your own digital album.
African Americans in the Spanish Civil War
Why would you volunteer to fight in another country’s war? Was it a display of patriotism?
Women of Valor
Meet international anarchist and women’s rights activist Emma Goldman.
TUPPERWARE!
Have you ever heard of a Tupperware party? Find out more about the household brand.
WRA Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement
These curious photos created by the War Relocation Authority put a positive spin on Japanese American internment.
Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories
Hear the recollections of ex-slaves and freedmen in their own voices.
American Photography: A Century of Images
How has photography altered our perception of and the actuality of reality?
Civil Rights Movement Veterans
Access the human stories of the civil rights movement.
The Story of Virginia
State standards require you to teach VA history? Worry not! This site covers Virginia history from prehistoric times to the present.
Home Economics Archive: Research, Tradition, History
What would your life have been like as a housewife in 1850?
San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection
Imagine San Francisco as it would have been as early as 1850.
Mission to Arizona, 1916–1940: Father Augustine Schwarz, O.F.M.
View 179 images of Catholic missionary and Native American life in Arizona.
Freedom Bound: The Underground Railroad in Lycoming County, PA
How did the Underground Railroad work? Listen to an insider’s story.
George Mason University Electronic Documentary History
How does a university grow into its own?
Connecticut History Online
Take a look at the “Constitution State,” with approximately 14,000 images depicting Connecticut’s history from the 19th through the 20th century.
Hard Hat Riots: An Online History Project
Learn about the Hard Hat Riots of New York with this innovative website.
Democracy in America: Alexis de Tocqueville
Visit this website to learn more about the United States during the time of Tocqueville’s landmark tour and book.
Coal Mining in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
Visit this unique site to learn about the history of coal mining during the Gilded Age.
A Curriculum of United States Labor History for Teachers
Learn about labor politics and economics throughout American history.
Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
Visit the companion site to the Ken Burns documentary which chronicles the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Investigating the Vietnam War
A good starting point for student research regarding the Vietnam War and its aftermath.
Pluralism and Unity
Explore the clash of ideas and ideologies in early 20th century America.
Building an Archives
Learn about the history of the National Archives as well as how to start your own archives.
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
Learn about the history of the United States up to 1815 with this website dedicated exclusively to early American history.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Offers full access to the Encyclopedia Britannica; non-subscribers can access article abstracts.
NativeWeb: Resources for Indigneous Cultures Around the World
A unique website designed to foster communication regarding all of the planet’s native peoples.
Augustana College Library, Digital Projects
Midwest teacher looking for local history primary sources? Try these nine digital collections.
The Alexis de Tocqueville Tour: Exploring Democracy in America
Everything you never knew you wanted to know about Alexis de Tocqueville’s trip through the United States. You’re welcome!
Seneca Village
One of the few resources dedicated to Seneca Village and the creation of Central Park.
Chicago Imagebase
Witness the growth of the Chicago metro area with this interactive website.
By Popular Demand: Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies, 1789-Present
A collection of over 150 portraits of past US Presidents and their First Ladies.
At Home in the Heartland
Learn about family life and social history in the northern Midwest.
The Five Points Site
Navigate a virtual exhibit of a 1991 archaeological undertaking.
Magic, Illusion, and Detection in Turn of the Century America
Learn about American culture at the turn of the 20th century.
American Museum of Photography
View fantastic photography throughout the ages in over 15 exhibits.
American Women's History: A Research Guide
Speed up your online search for resources on American women’s history with this research guide.
Washington As It Was: Photographs by Theodor Horydczak, 1923-1959
Early 20th century Washington is captured in this collection of 14,350 photographs by Theodor Horydczak.
Creative Americans: Portraits by Carl Van Vechten, 1932-1964
View the mid-20th-century art scene through the photographs of music and dance critic Carl Vechten.
By Popular Demand: "Votes for Women" Suffrage Pictures, 1850-1920
View photographs, cartoons, and campaign items from the women’s suffrage movement.
Photographs from the Fred Hulstrand and F. A. Pazandak Photograph Collections
Witness farming at the turn of the 20th century with this collection of photographs.
New Deal Stage: Selections from the Federal Theatre Project, 1935-1939
Learn about the New Deal through the Federal Theatre Project, designed to employ actors during the Great Depression.
Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s
Learn about race in American sports history through the life of Jackie Robinson.
Hitting the Sawdust Trail With Billy Sunday
The life of famous evangelist Billy Sunday is chronicled on this website.
Architecture and Interior Design for America: 1935-1955
Explore early 20th century architecture and interior design with this expansive photo gallery.
The Urban Landscape
View photographs of a variety of urban landscapes.
Buckaroos in Paradise: Ranching Culture in Northern Nevada, 1945-1982
Learn about ranching culture and everyday life in northern Nevada’s Paradise Valley.
California Heritage Collection
View the early history of California through this collection of over 30,000 photographs.
A People at War
A collection of primary sources detailing the American war effort in World War II.
When Nixon Met Elvis
Learn about Elvis’ bizarre visit with Richard Nixon through this collection of primary sources.
American Originals
Explore 14 significant and compelling documents from the National Archive Holdings.
A New Deal for the Arts
View works from artists financed by the United States Government during the Great Depression.
Hiroshima Peace Site
Learn about Hiroshima and the history of nuclear warfare and non-proliferation through this website.
A Cybrary of the Holocaust
Visit this website for a firsthand view into the horror of the holocaust.
Remembering Nagasaki
View rare photographs of Nagasaki which chronicle the destructive power of nuclear warfare.
Japanese-American Internment
Use this site as a gateway to primary sources and online resources detailing Japanese Internment
Posters: American Style
Explore 20th century American poster art, from advertisements to patriotic propaganda.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Explore the history of baseball and the players who made the sport great.
American Slave Narratives
Read and listen to firsthand narratives on slave life during the 19th century.
Children in Urban America: A Digital Archive
Imagine what it might have been like growing up over 100 years ago.
New Jersery History Partnership Project
Use New Jersey during the American Revolution as a national microcosm.
Alaska's Digital Archive
View images related to Alaskan statehood and Native Americans.
Brooklyn in the Civil War
What role did Brooklyn play in the War Between the States?
From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
Peruse this online exhibit on the history of Jewish life in the United States.
A Century of Progress: The 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair
Browse official publications from the 1933-1934 World’s Fair.
Lest We Forget: The Triumph Over Slavery
Explore slavery in America from nine thematic perspectives.
H.H. Bennett: Photographer Extraordinaire
View commercial photography from the last half of the 19th century.
Doris Ulmann Photograph Collection
See the faces of the rural South, and acquaint yourself with their folk arts.
Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Archive
Which ethnic groups have made their homes in the Columbia River Basin?
Rebellion: John Horse and the Black Seminoles
What role did runaway slaves and free African Americans play in the Second Seminole War?
Wisconsin Magazine of History
Take in full articles from the 1917 through 2005 editions of the Wisconsin Magazine of History.
Freedom Now! An Archival Project of Tougaloo College and Brown University
Immerse yourself in the historical struggle for the African American vote in Mississippi.
Brittingham Family Lantern Slide Collection
Catch a glimpse of wealthy turn-of-the-century Wisconsin life and travel in these photos.
NASA History Division
Ever wonder what lunar surface crew members and mission control said to each other?
Dolley Madison Project
Read the letters of Dolley Madison while learning about her life—from childhood to widowhood.
Vincentian Postcards
Explore 200 years of postcards which document the Vincentian religious order of educators and nurses.
Helen Keller Kid's Museum
Present Helen Keller’s story in more detail with photographs and historical background.
Anne Sullivan Macy: Miracle Worker
When teaching about Helen Keller, why leave out her friend and educator Anne Sullivan Macy?
A Portion of the People: Three Hundred Years of Southern Jewish Life
Explore Jewish heritage outside of the Mid-Atlantic or the Holocaust.
Seattle Power and Water Supply Collection
Take a gander at Washington state hydroelectric engineering feats of the 1890s through 1950s.
Bound for Glory: America in Color, 1939-1943
View color photographs of everyday life during the Great Depression and pre-World War II mobilization.
Illinois Digital Archives
Primary sources on Illinois history with an emphasis on residential and commercial architecture.
Historic Pittsburgh
Acquaint yourself with Pittsburgh history through full texts, images, maps, census data, and lesson plans.
Florida Folklife Collection
Explore the folk lore of Florida—from musical performances and art to occupational lore.
Jewish Women and the Feminist Revolution
What roles have Jewish women played in the Second Wave of feminism?
Invincible Cities
Visual depictions of post-industrial urban decay in California and New Jersey.
Louisiana State Museum Jazz Collection
Listen to New Orleans jazz while learning about Louis Armstrong and other famed musicians.
Portal to Texas History
Texas educators, looking for primary resources on state history? Search this portal for thousands of images and documents drawn from Texas-based archival collections.
LexisNexis
Search news articles, court cases, journals, broadcast transmissions, polls, data compilations, magazine articles, and more.
McKinley Assassination Ink: A Documentary History
Explore the assassination of President McKinley and the social context thereof.
The Dick Thornburgh Papers
Explore the positions and words of a former PA Governor and Attorney General.
Musicians Local No. 627 and the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Have you heard of musicians’ unions? Learn about a 20th-century African American jazz organization.
Madison: Celebrating 150 Years
Learn about Madison, WI, from early settlement through its time as the “queen of bootleggers.”
Life After the Holocaust: Stories of Holocaust Survivors After The War
Can you imagine starting your life over in the U.S. following the Holocaust?
The Lincoln Institute
Explore Lincoln’s presidency; and access related classroom resources, including lesson plans.
Travel, Tourism, and Urban Growth in Greater Miami: A Digital Archive
Interested in the history of tourism? This site examines the topic within Miami, FL.
The Great Seattle Fire
Delve into photographic evidence of the damage caused by the 1889 Great Seattle Fire.
Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement
What was Atlanta’s role in the larger African American civil rights movement 1940 through 1970?
Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage
Explore the history of Maryland, from Edgar Allen Poe to the War of 1812.
The Adoption History Project
Did you know that adoption was only recognized as a legal U.S. operation in 1851?
The African-American Mosaic
Let the Library of Congress introduce you to African-American history from colonization to the WPA.
American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning
Looking for a new way to teach history? Peruse new media and educational resources.
Connecticut Historical Society
Explore the political and sociocultural history of Connecticut.
The Sonic Memorial Project
Known for the 9/11 tragedy, the World Trade Center possesses a broader social history.
New York Public Library Picture Collection Online
Support visual learners with a selection of more than 30,000 historical images.
Jimmy Carter
Brush up on your knowledge of Carter’s staff, family, and the events of his administration.
George Catlin and His Indian Gallery
Explore the meeting of the Plains Indians and Anglo Americans through the fine arts.
Lionel Hampton: His Life and Legacy
Jazz musician Lionel Hampton and the University of Idaho shared a rich relationship, explored in this tribute site.
History of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Follow the history of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, from its completion in 1938 to its collapse in 1940 and its 1950 reconstruction.
National Register of Historic Places Travel Itineraries
Explore the historic sites in more than 50 cities and towns across the U.S.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Through oral history interviews, audio files, texts, and other primary sources, learn about life and presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.
Prosperity and Thrift: Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy
An array of primary sources follows the rise of the consumer economy under Coolidge.
Indian Peoples of the Northern Great Plains
Artifacts preserve the lifestyles of current and former American Indian tribes of the Northern Great Plains, 1870-1954.
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia 1876
Primary sources from Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial Exhibition provide a view of the U.S.’s industrial development.
American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936
This collection captures natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities at the turn of the 19th-to-20th centuries.
William P. Gottlieb: Photographs from the Golden Age of Jazz
Explore writer-photographer William P. Gottlieb photographs of 1938–1948 jazz culture.
Time Archive, 1923 to Present
From its March 23, 1923 first edition to the present, Time presents a searchable database of cover art.
The History of Social Security
We all know what the Social Security Administration does, but do you know how it was formed?
Profiles in Science
Explore the profiles of 26 scientists, physicians, and experts in biomedical research and public health.
Performing Arts in America, 1875-1923
Browse primary sources reflecting the performing arts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
History of the American West, 1860-1920
More than 30,000 photographs capture life in Colorado from 1860 to 1920.
Eugenics Archive
Traces the history of the eugenics movement in the United States.
Alexander Graham Bell Family Papers
Alexander Graham Bell’s work and interests extended far beyond the invention of the telephone. Explore his papers here.
Willa Cather Archive
Read the annotated works of author Willa Cather (1873–1947), including O Pioneer! and My Antonia.
Remembering Jim Crow
This site offeres 30 interview excerpts and 130 photographs that examine Jim Crow from multiple perspectives.
Race and Place
Discover connections between race and place in this archive documenting the effects of Jim Crow on a Virginia town.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Digital Archives
Photographs, audio clips, documents, and more preserve the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Emma Goldman Papers
Learn more about Emma Goldman, radical and feminist activist, through this collection of primary and secondary sources.
Civil War Treasures from the New York Historical Society
This site houses more than 1,500 Civil War items, including letters, photographs, sketches, and posters.
Child Labor in America, 1908-1912: Photographs of Lewis W. Hine
Sixty-four photographs taken by Lewis W. Hine between 1908 and 1912 document child labor conditions.
Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1938
Read the accounts of former slaves in oral history interviews collected by the Federal Writers’ Project.
African-American Experience in Ohio: From the Ohio Historical Society
Take a look through more than 30,000 items relating to African American life in Ohio between 1850 and 1920.
SCETI: Schoenberg Center for Electronic Text and Image
Search and browse a collection of resources covering topics ranging from the Civil War to the ENIAC computer.
Ohio Memory: An Online Scrapbook of Ohio History
A wealth of primary materials document Ohio life, culture, and history from prehistoric times to the recent past.
Library of Virginia Digital Library Program
Houses more than 1.2 million items on Virginia and life in the South.
In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience
Secondary and primary sources describe 13 African American migration experiences.
Images of Native Americans
Illustrations follow European interpretations of Native Americans, through images from popular culture, literary and political observations, and artistic representations.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Designed for historians and educators, this site provides high-quality primary sources from American history.
France in America
In French and English, explore the history of the French in North America from the 1500s through the 1800s.
Built in America: Historic American Buildings Survey and Engineering
Government organizations document historic sites in drawings, photographs, and text.
Truman Presidential Museum and Library
Government documents, oral histories, photographs, and political cartoons trace Harry S. Truman’s presidency.
Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project
Primary and secondary sources document the minority struggle for civil rights in Seattle’s history.
Martin Luther King Jr. Papers Project
More than 1,400 speeches, sermons, and other writings of Martin Luther King, mostly covering the period from 1929 to 1968
Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) Photographs
Close to 200 photographs document the work of Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA).
World War I Document Archive
Learn more about military, diplomatic, and political resources by browsing this archive of World War I documents and images.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A variety of primary sources and background essays explore the 1911 fire, a hallmark tragedy of the industrial age.
SIRIS Image Gallery
Access close to 140,000 images from the Smithsonian Institution.
Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Association Papers Project
Presents the life and work of black activist Marcus Garvey, leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).
Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940
Read the life histories of a range of U.S. citizens, compiled by the WPA’s Federal Writers’ Project.
Jewish Women's Archive
Learn more about American Jewish women’s contributions to their communities and the wider world with these exhibits and resources.
Edward S. Curtis's The North American Indian
More than 2,000 striking images of North American tribes from between 1907 and 1930.
Digital Archive Collections at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Library
Covering topics ranging from the annexation of Hawaii to World War II, 29 collections document the history of Hawaii and Micronesia.
Clash of Cultures in the 1910s and 1920s
Supported by images and documents, this essay explores the culture wars of the 1910s and 1920s.
Chicago Anarchists on Trial: Evidence from the Haymarket Affair, 1886-1887
The court proceedings surrounding the Haymarket Affair look at the event that led to the first “Red Scare” in America.
Touring Turn-of-the-Century America
This database of images literally offers snapshots of late 19th to early 20th century America.
Territorial Kansas Online
Primary and secondary sources examine the growing divisions in Kansas and the nation prior to the Civil War.
Taking the Long View: Panoramic Photographs, 1851-1991
Displays nearly 4,000 panoramic photographs of cityscapes, landscapes, and group portraits.
Slavery in New York
Nine galleries explore the history of slavery in New York City.
Evolution of the Conservation Movement, 1850-1920
Documents the birth of the conservation movement through published works, manuscripts, images, and motion picture footage.
Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
This site examines Illinois history and the life of Abraham Lincoln in the years 1831 through 1860.
USC Archival Research Center
With over 126,000 photographs, maps, and other documents, this site offers a comprehensive look at the history of Los Angeles and southern California.
New York Public Library Digital Gallery
Presents more than 550,000 images relevant to both U.S. and world history, from the earliest days of print culture to the present.
Naval History and Heritage Command
Teach U.S. Navy history using photographs, paintings, documents, oral histories, historical overviews, and more.
Kentuckiana Digital Library
Collects photographs, texts, and oral histories drawn from 15 Kentucky colleges, universities, libraries, and historical societies.
History Matters: The U.S. Survey Course on the Web
Provides links, primary sources, and eight modules for teachers and students in three main features: WWW.History, Many Pasts, and Making Sense of Evidence.
American Journeys
Firsthand accounts of exploration range from Viking stories to early 19th-century trappers’ journals.
Digital History
Multimedia resources for teaching slavery, private life, technology, and film.
Picturing America
Presents 27 iconic works of art as examples for the use of art and primary sources in history classrooms.
Digital Vaults
Presents over 1,200 of the items in the National Archives and Records Administration’s collection.
Flint Sit-Down Strike
Provides a multimedia introduction to “the greatest strike in American history.”
Women and Social Movements in the United States, 1600-2000
Offers 45 mini-monographs on U.S. women’s history, each organized around an analytical question concerning a social movement.
The Presidents
Profiles all 42 of the nation’s completed presidencies.
Tangled Roots
Primary sources point out cultural connections between the experiences of African and Irish Americans.
Florida State Archives Photographic Collection
Presents more than 137,000 photographs of Florida on specific localities from the mid-19th century to the present.
Vietnam Center and Archive
Browse through a multitude of resources on Vietnam and the Vietnam War, including oral histories, video interviews, and primary source documents.
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, 1992-2001
Digitized versions of 20 volumes of Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, from 1992 to 2004.
Making the Macintosh: Technology and Culture in Silicon Valley
Preserves the history of the Macintosh through interviews with designers, technical writers, Apple employees, and others.
Women in Journalism
Archives 44 “full-life” interviews with American women journalists.
Historical Thinking Matters
Presents four guided investigations—on the Spanish-American War, the Scopes Trial, Social Security, and Rosa Parks—designed to teach students to read primary sources and construct historical narratives.
Historic Government Publications from World War II: A Digital Library
Includes more than 300 U.S. government pamphlets and books on home front issues from World War II.
Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project
Presents video and audio oral histories and additional material from American veterans of 20th-century wars.
Disability History Museum
Explore the experiences of those with disabilities through documents and images dating from the 18th century to the present.
The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War
A wonderful collection of chronologies, images, maps, and other materials on the Spanish-American War.
The John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip
Archives audio files of more than 700 folk tunes recorded in the South in 1939.
Photographs from the Chicago Daily News: 1902-1933
Presents more than 55,000 Chicago Daily News photographs taken in the early 20th century.
First World War: The War to End All Wars
Provides an overview of World War I through essays, diaries, posters, audio files, and other primary and secondary sources.
Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project
Explore this archive of over 110 video interviews on Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
Chinese in California, 1850-1925
Browse more than 8,000 objects related to Chinese immigrant life in California.
Without Sanctuary: Photographs and Postcards of Lynching in America
An assemblage of more than 80 photographs and postcards of lynchings, from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Urban Experience in Chicago: Hull-House and Its Neighborhoods, 1889-1963
Peruse this collection of over 900 items relating to Chicago’s Hull House to discover its influence on 20th century urban development.
Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World
Offers oral history resources examining life in southern textile mill towns from the 1880s to the 1930s.
Inventing Entertainment: The Early Innovations of the Edison Companies
Early motion pictures, sound recordings, and related materials document Thomas Edison’s impact on the history of American entertainment.
Small-Town America: Images from the Robert Dennis Collection, 1850-1920
More than 12,000 stereoscopic photographs depict life in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut small towns and rural areas from 1850 to 1920.
Prairie Settlement: Nebraska Photographs and Family Letters
Nearly 3,500 images and approximately 318 letters illuminate life on the Great Plains from 1862 to 1912.
American Leaders Speak: Recordings from World War I and the 1920 Election
Access 59 sound recordings of 1918-1920 speeches by American leaders.
American Family Immigration History Center
Records of more than 25 million passengers and crew who passed through Ellis Island 1892-1924.
Daguerreotype Portraits and Views, 1839-1864
Examples of early photographs preserve the likenesses of cities, famous figures, and other subjects.
Trails to Utah and the Pacific: Diaries and Letters, 1846-1869
Get up close-and-personal with western migrants. Explore personal accounts of westward treks from the perspective of 45 men and four women.
Plymouth Colony Archive Project
Documents and analytical essays emphasize the social history of Plymouth Colony from 1620 to 1691.
Online Archive of California
Explore California from Japanese American internment or the Free Speech Movement to oral histories.
Jews in America: Our Story
Explores the history of Jews in America from the 17th century to the present through essays, images, video presentations, and interactive timelines.
Famous Trials
Presents balanced treatments of over 50 prominent court trials, including the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui
Digital Scriptorium
12 collections provide primary sources on ads, health and medicine, the Civil War, sheet music, and more.
Digital Library of Georgia
Examines the history and culture of the state of Georgia, presenting an extensive range of primary sources.
Watergate Revisited
The Washington Post looks back at the Watergate scandal in this exhibit of primary sources.
September 11 Digital Archive
Records the user-contributed histories of people affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
National Park Service: Links to the Past
Roughly 200 National Park Service locations preserve locations designated important to U.S. history and prehistory; explore their resources online here.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Peruse 11 exhibits, from the Gold Rush of 1849 to Japanese American internment during WWII.
Brown v. Board of Education
Examine segregation and desegregation through summaries and the court’s opinions for two major cases.
American Memory: Historical Collections for the National Digital Library
The Library of Congress offers an archive of more than 9 million primary sources dating from 1490 to the present.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Website
The Holocaust must be remembered. This site will give your students a closer look at the atrocities of this genocide.
The Great Depression to World War II: Photos from the FSA-OWI
Explore this database of over 150,000 photographs that capture the true nature of this crisis and its solutions.
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
Exhibit and archive featuring an extensive collection of primary source material on the 1906 natural disaster and the fire that followed.
South Texas Border, 1900-1920: The Robert Runyon Collection
This site showcases over 8,000 images documenting the history and development of South Texas and the border.
Reclaiming the Everglades: South Florida's Natural History, 1884-1934
Contains 10,000 pages and images on Everglades reclamation efforts and the history of south Florida.
Civil Rights in Mississippi Digital Archive
150 oral history interviews and 16 collections of documents address the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi.
Around the World in the 1890s: Photographs, 1894-1896
Explore this archive of over 900 images by American photographer, William Henry Jackson.
Ansel Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar
Ansel Adams’s photographs preserve life at the Manzanar War Relocation Center during World War II.
American Indians of the Pacific Northwest
Documents the lives of Native Americans in the Northwest Coast and Plateau regions of the Pacific Northwest in text and photographs.
Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War
Take a closer look at the Civil War with this extensive database that offers a comparison of two Shenandoah Valley counties—Augusta County, VA and Franklin County, PA.
Selected Civil War Photographs
Explore more than 1,000 Civil War photographs.
Archival Research Catalog (ARC)
Access over than 78,000 digital government resources—from textual records to sound recordings and everything in between!