U.S. History
America on the Rise
- America on the Move - Explores the role of transportation in American history.
- Built in America - These collections record achievements in architecture, engineering, and design in the U.S. through a range of building types and engineering technologies.
- Progressive Era (1890-1913) - America's Library - Because of its rapid economic and social growth, the U.S. had become a major world power.
- Technology and Industry - Library of Congress - Explore these collections of papers, sound, and film about historical technological and industial events in America.
- Transportation History - View collections of roads, railways, and maritime objects throughout American history.
America’s Landmarks
- Glimpses of Our National Monuments - A list of the various national parks and national monuments along location and fun facts.
- National Monuments - Includes 16 national monuments in eight western states.
- National Museum of American History's Kids Page - Explore American history with your child through great books and fun family activities you can do at home.
- White House History - For more than 200 years, the White House is recognized as the symbol of the President and of the President's administration.
U.S. Government
- U.S. Electoral College - Understand the Electoral College, a key part of how elections work.
- Kids in the House (for Middle School) - Learn more about the U.S. House of Representatives, its members, responsibilities, and history.
- Future State - U.S. Department of State for Youth - Find out how you can prepare for an exciting career as a diplomat or foreign service officer.
Today in History
- Today In History - Information about what happened today in U.S. History.
- Kids and Families Page - Library of Congress - View the collections, stories , webcasts and find out what happened today in history.
Games and Activities
- Homework Helper - Social Studies - Links to General History, American History, and Ancient History websites and more.
- Our Story - Our Story is designed to help you enjoy exploring American history featuring hands-on activities, objects from collections and children's literature.
- Smithsonian's Kids Collecting - Explore the riches of the Smithsonian's collections, learn how to start your own collection, and see what kinds of things other kids collect.
- Stamp Collecting - It's fun and interesting for all ages and it's easy to start without a big investment.
American Pioneers
- Lewis and Clark - America's Story - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark are best known for their expedition from the Mississippi River to the West Coast and back.
- Lewis and Clark Journey Log - Learn about Lewis and Clark's adventures through the interactive journal.
Literature
- Literature - Library of Congress - Collection of literary documents including poetry, books, periodicals, and even an author's notebook.
- Performing Arts and Music - Library of Congress - Collections of sheet music, books, dance manuals, and other historical items.
- Religion - Library of Congress - Collections of historical papers, books, and photos.
- Sports and Recreation - Library of Congress - Collections of books and photos from America's past, including baseball cards.