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historical society of pennsylvania, philadelphia's library of american history, is a source of books, manuscripts, and images for educators, students, researchers, and genealogists

the history junkie is an american history website for students, teachers, casual historians and even expert historians that are looking to gain information.

through sites and objects from across the globe, slavery and remembrance aims to broaden our understandings of a shared and painful past, the ways in which we collectively remember and forget, and the power of legacies to shape our present and future.

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.

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, comprehensive online reference work on the state of alabama's history, culture, geography, and natural environment.

the digital public library of america brings together the riches of america’s libraries, archives, and museums, and makes them freely available to the world.