National parks & museums

The Research Room (National Archives and Records Admin)  
http://www.archives.gov/research_room/index.html
Information about how to access the federal records in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for research purposes.
Visits: 3575

ParkNet (National Park Service)  
http://www.nps.gov
This National Park Service site provides information about national parks and historic places, along with maps, descriptions, photos, and guides to famous and some not-so-famous places.
Visits: 3071

The Digital Classroom (Nat'l Archives and Records Admin)  
http://www.archives.gov/education/index.html
To encourage teachers of students at all levels to use archival documents in the classroom, the Digital Classroom provides materials from the National Archives and methods for teaching with primary sources.
Visits: 2164

Recreation.gov  
http://www.recreation.gov
A one-stop resource for information about recreation on federal lands. Offers information from all of the federal land management agencies and allows you to search for recreation sites.
Visits: 2137

Presidential Libraries (National Archives and Records Admin)  
http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/programs
The 10 Presidential Libraries are repositories for preserving and making available the papers, records, and other historical materials of U.S. Presidents since Herbert Hoover.
Visits: 1977

Our Documents (US Natl Archives & Records Admin)  
http://www.ourdocuments.gov
The Our Documents initiative revolves around 100 milestone documents that have shaped the course of American history. Its goal is to encourage all Americans to read them and engage in a national dialogue about their meaning and importance.
Visits: 1935

American Memory Historical Collections (US Library of Congress)  
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 5 million items from more than 90 historical collections.
Visits: 1621

Online Exhibit Hall (Nat'l Archives and Records Administration)  
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/index.html
The Natl Archives is a public trust on which US democracy depends, allowing citizens, agencies, and officials to inspect for themselves the record and history of what government has done. Check out these exhibits, and see for yourself!
Visits: 1339

Online Exhibitions (Library of Congress)  
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits
Check out some great exhibits from the Library of Congress, right from your computer. Links to dozens of diverse and fascinating online exhibits on topics ranging from art and culture to history to recent events. A great resource!
Visits: 1216

ReserveUSA (Natl Recreation Reservation Service)  
http://www.reserveusa.com
ReserveUSA is a one-stop resource for reserving campsites, cabins, and day use sites managed by the USDA Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers. Over 49,500 camping facilities to choose from at more than 1,700 locations!
Visits: 1190

National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian Institution)  
http://www.nmai.si.edu
The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution and the first dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.
Visits: 931

Collections and Services (US Library of Congress)  
http://www.loc.gov/library
The Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural institution in the U.S. Over 120 million items are in its collection, more than two-thirds of which are multimedia - including the world's largest map, film, and television collections.
Visits: 887

Today in History (Library of Congress)  
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html
Discover what important events occurred on this date in American history or search for events that occurred on specific dates, like your birthday! From the Library of Congress great American Memory website, documenting the American experience.
Visits: 651

National Park Service Data Clearinghouse (Natl Park Service)  
http://www.nps.gov/gis/data_info/
NPS' Data Clearinghouse provides links to a wealth of scientific data related to the National Parks, including geographic information systems (GIS) data, metadata, an Interactive Map Center, and much more. Great resource for academic research.
Visits: 464

The Library of Congress Wise Guide  
http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide
Much like a magazine, the Wise Guide offers links to the best of the Library of Congress' online materials. Each month, the Wise Guide introduces you to the many fascinating, educational and useful resources available from the LOC Online.
Visits: 437

Take Pride in America (US Dept of the Interior)   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.takepride.gov
It's your land - lend a hand! People just like you volunteer on public lands and waters to make the places we relax, play and visit better for all Americans. You can help too. Plant a garden, pick up litter, or guide visitors at historic sites.
Visits: 437

Smithsonian Institution  
http://www.si.edu
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum and research complex, endowed by James Smithson and created by an act of Congress in 1846, dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Visits: 403

US Holocaust Memorial Museum - Online Exhibitions   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online
The Holocaust Memorial Museum tells the story of the Holocaust through an extraordinary collection of artifacts, films, videos, photos, and oral histories.
Visits: 755

The Price of Freedom: Americans at War (Smithsonian Institution)   EXIT disclaimer
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory
Americans have gone to war to win independence, expand national boundaries, define our freedoms, and defend America's interests around the globe. This exhibit examines how wars have shaped the nation's history and transformed society.
Visits: 735

Smithsonian Education   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org
Educational information, activities and resources for educators, families, and students. Educational materials emphasize learning with primary sources and museum collections.
Visits: 640