History Websites & American History Resources

Students, teachers and history buffs are always looking for great history websites and American history resources. This page contains some of the best American history sites that I have found, and I think you will find them useful!

If you don't see a history site that you are interested in on this page, please use the search box above right to search the internet for other American history sites.

If you have an American history website or resource page, please use the form at the bottom of the page to submit your site for inclusion here.

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American History Websites

Best History Sites on the Web This website features the some of the best history websites on the web.

Colonial Williamsburg Website - Official Colonial Williamsburg site

History Directory This directory is full of history resources and historic information categorized by time period, regional histories or topics.

USA Map Games - Sheppards Software has some online USA map games for fun and educational purposes

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History - The Gilder Lehrman Institute offers seminars and lesson plans for teachers as well as fellowships and forums for U.S. History students and scholars.

History Now - American History online - A quarterly journal

Son of the South This site has over 7,000 pages of original Civil War content, and is full of incredible photographs, original illustrations, and eye-witness accounts of the defining moments of this Historic Struggle.

Patriotcast Blog - This blog is a fascinating online reenactment of the American Revolution. For eight years it will give a day by day account of the War.

Wallbuilders.com - Presenting America's forgotten history and heroes from David Barton at www.wallbuilders.com.

History Websites Top 100 - Visit and vote for your favorite history website!

Pages From The Past : Offering original 19th century journal articles from the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gilded Age through the Progressive Era in America History

History As You Experienced It Blog - Read about important events in history on this interesting blog

Visit Gettysburg -  Learn all about Gettysburg from the Civil War history to modern Remembrance Day parades and battle reenactments.

Feeding America - The Historic American Cookbook Project - An online collection of some of the most important and influential American cookbooks from the late 18th to early 20th century.

US History Site - US History Site is a website dedicated to teacher resources of American history lesson plans primary source documents, timelines, quotes and information

Great American History (GAH) provides free educational material, lesson plans, class outlines, and quizzes on the subjects of the American Revolutionary War, the American Civil War, and Abraham Lincoln.

The History Junkie - Free History Resources for teachers, focused primarily on the American Revolutionary war era.

Civil War Photos - Over 1,200 Civil War images, photographs and Cartes de Visites

DC Pages - Take a virtual Tour of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Geographicus - Rare antique maps

American Civil War Collection - American Civil War Lesson Plans, Maps, and Photographs for Students, Homeschoolers and Teachers

US History.org - Created and hosted by the Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia

TimeLines of Liberty - TimeLines of American History - Holidays - Wars - Presidents - Presidents before Washington - One Vote Matters - Elections - Much more.

Have Fun with History - Free online videos and activities

Roger's Rhymes of Liberty - Patriotic Rhymes with links to Founding Father Rhymes - Black Patriot Rhymes - Women Patriot Rhymes

Archiving Early America - Primary Source Material from 18th Century America

American History from AmericanHeritage.com

Top 10 History Blogs - A reader submitted list of top 10 history blogs on blogs.com

The American Revolutionary War - A great little site about the American Revolutionary War run by students and graduates of Rose Creek Village in Selmer, Tennessee.

HistoricalCurios - HistoricalCurios is a weblog of historical digressions dedicated to obscure personages and novel happenings: the people, places and episodes left out of most history books. Ongoing geo-political affairs and other current events of historical significance may also be addressed from time to time as the editors see fit.

American History - History of the United States of America articles

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Planning a Road Trip to Visit Historic Sites?

Legends of America - A Travel Site for the Nostalgic and Historic Minded

TrustedTours.com - Trusted Tours and Attractions to many historical areas.

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American History Museums

American Museum of Natural History - Where is the American Museum of Natural History located? It's in New York, NY. Their website is filled with wonderful information about their exhibits, how to buy tickets and more.

America's Story from America's Library - Brought to you by the Library of Congress, this website offers entertaining fun facts and trivia about American History. It's great for kids and adults of all ages.

National Museum of American History - Visit the National Museum of American History (Smithsonian Institute) to see upcoming exhibitions, events and programs at the NMAH in Washington, D.C.

American History Costume Shop - Find costumes from all periods of American history

The American Revolution Center - A living memorial to the American Revolution and its enduring legacy.

Smithsonian.com - Website for the Smithsonian Magazine. Lots of great information here.

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Aurora History Store - Historic mementos and history gift ideas

American History Fun Facts Book Store - American History books, kindle, DVDs and more.

American History Fun Facts Games Store - History and American trivia Games - Chess sets, board games, card games, toys and more.

American History Fun Facts Store at Zazzle
- Founding father quotes, presidential quotes and other American history related designs on mugs, t-shirts, mousepads, bumper stickers, buttons and other gifts and apparel.

History Company - Great selection of historical reproductions and nostalgic replicas from American history.

George Washington Shop - George Washington Books, gifts, DVDs and more.

The American Flag - Flag gifts including garden banners, indoor and outdoor flags, bunting, stickers, patches, pins, and table skirts.

Aurora History Boutique Affiliate Program - If you have a history site, and want to earn money on sales of history items, sign up with Aurora History Boutique!

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Directories - General

Directory World A categorized and fully searchable web directory

SoMuch.com
Popular Internet Links directory focused mainly on Computers and Programming but also covers humor, entertainment, news, Medical, Real Estate and Property, Travel, Timeshare and Cruises, Fitness and Bodybuilding, Music and Graphics. Links are updated daily.

Web Directory- Red-Links - Free web directory

Directory submission services - Free Web Directory

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Other Interesting Links and Resources

Learning Things - School & Homeschool American History Curriculum

Taxpayer Calculator The Fox News Taxpayer Calculator - Find out what your estimated tax burden will be under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Campfire Songbook - A downloadable ebook containing popular campfire songs

Crazy Crow Trading Post - Native American & Mountain Man Craft Supply - World's biggest line of Native American Indian & Mountain Man arts, crafts, craft supply & craft kits. Your Indian Powwow or Mountain Man Rendezvous, camp & shooter craft supply source. 118 pg full-color catalog- 6000+ items in our online store.

4to40: Kids portal for Parents - The idea of 4to40 was born out of the recognition that education itself is not enough. That it has a higher goal - of helping our children become better human beings. Intelligent and sensitive to their immediate social - political - cultural - ecological surroundings.

Learning Disabilities Reading Tutor - Learning Disabilities Reading Tutor gives parents help in teaching their child how to read. This site is especially helpful for those with struggling readers or children who are learning challenged. She shows the step by step reading process and will hold your hand as you teach (through the internet). She offers LIVE Virtual educational therapy/tutoring for the student and the parent.

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