national archives and records administration

free lessons and resources for teaching people’s history in k-12 classrooms. for use with books by howard zinn and others on multicultural, women’s, and labor history.

the national wwii museum tells the story of the american experience in the war that changed the world - why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.

holocaust memorial day (hmd) on 27 january is the day to remember the millions of people murdered in the holocaust, under nazi persecution and in the genocides in cambodia, rwanda, bosnia, and darfur. holocaust memorial day trust (hmdt) is the charity which promotes and supports hmd in the uk.

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alpha history is a free online textbook and resource for history students, providing content and activities for 11 popular history subjects.

learning for justice provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school. educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.

george washington’s mount vernon is the historic home of george and martha washington, located 13 miles south of washington, dc. guests can see the historic mansion, stately rooms, and outbuildings preserved to the year 1799, the last year of george washington’s life. owned and operated by the mount vernon ladies association, george washington’s mount vernon has been visited by world leaders since its opening to the public in the 1860s . in addition to the mansion, one can visit our beautiful gardens, a working farm engaged in 18th century agriculture, two museums, heritage breed animals, and the most majestic view across the potomac river. we also welcome guests to dine at our mount vernon inn or grab a meal at our food court pavilion.

a free and online, collaboratively built american history textbook