History

Links to sites about history:

America's Story - This website is from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and includes entertaining, interactive snapshots which bring to life important people, eras, states, and activities of times past.
Chicago History Museum: Kids and Families - Plan a visit, check out the student resources, learn about Chicago and its history, and enjoy fun and games! Formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society.
Illinois History - Illinois History is a publication written by and for students in grades 6-12. Issues available online dating from December 2002-present.
National Museum of American History: Kids - The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has a collection of more than 3 million objects. Closed for renovations until 2008, enjoying a "virtual" visit on the web site is a great way to see the Museum!
PBS History - Directory of history-related broadcast series and programs produced by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS): American Experience, American Masters, Frontline, Ken Burns's American Stories, NOVA, and P.O.V.
This Day in History - This History Channel website lets you look up any date to find out what happened in history on that date.