Abraham Lincoln Online

 Find lots of information and photos of Abraham Lincoln at Abraham Lincoln Online.

Spirit of St. Loius

I didn't know until a few minutes ago that the "Spirit of St. Loius" original name was "Ryan NYP". This aircraft is what Charles Lindbergh flew taking off from New York and landing in Paris, France.

Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis"

Charles Lindbergh

Charles Lindberg An American Aviator

Charles A. Lindbergh Hall of Fame | San Diego Air and Space

Charles Lindbergh Animatronic Debuts

Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1–3, 1863. It took place in around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
 
Battle of Gettysburg Facts & Summary | American Battlefield Trust

Battle of Gettysburg | NPS.gov

Gettysburg Heritage Museum

Gettysburg Welcome Center

Historic Artists' Homes & Studios

"The Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program (HAHS) is a coalition of 44 museums that were the homes and working studios of American artists."

HAHS (The Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios)

Civil War

The National Civil War Museum

Native Americans

History Detectives: Navajo Rug | PBS.org

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Museum - There are educational resources located on this site.

‘Native American Woven Arts’ Explores Methods, Meaning - This is about the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian Museum located in Illinois. In this video clip, it talks about the "weaving function and design at a local museum dedicated to Native American art and culture."

New Mexico History Museum | Interactives - Interactives, Online Exhibits, Podcasts

Free Online History Textbooks

Find high school courses for students, teachers, home-schoolers, and history lovers at UShistory.org. It includes US History, American Government, and Ancient Civilizations.

Bald Eagle

 

National Emblem of the United States
The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States of America. It has been the national emblem of this country since 1782. The bald eagle is not really bald. The word "bald" originates from the word "white headed". This magnificent bird soars high above in the skies from coast to coast of North America. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska (49th state of the United States), all of United States (except Hawaii), and northern Mexico.

Turkey or Eagle?
There are myths that the Wild Turkey was suggested by Benjamin Franklin to be the national bird. However, he had wrote a letter to his daughter on January 26, 1784 from France. (Source: The Eagle, Ben Franklin, and the Wild Turkey | Great Seal) The Bald Eagle became the national emblem on June 20, 1782. (Source: June 20, 1782 American Eagle | Today in History). I am glad the Bald Eagle is the national bird instead of the Wild Turkey. You can read more about the Great Seal of the United States which includes the past and present seal of the United States.

Did you know there is a National Bald Eagle Day?
President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation making June 20 National Bald Eagle Day. This is what President Reagan stated: Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress (SJ. Res. 121), do hereby proclaim June 20, 1982 as "National Bald Eagle Day" and designate the year 1982 as the "Bicentennial Year of the American Bald Eagle." I call upon the people of the United States to join in these observances with appropriate activities in their homes and communities. (Source: Proclamation 4893—Bicentennial Year of the American Bald Eagle and National Bald Eagle Day)

Learn more about the national bird
Bald Eagle: 1782 | Ben's Guide
Our National Symbol | Eagles.org
How did the bald eagle become America’s national bird? | History.com

Learn more about bald eagles
Bald Eagle | All About Birds
Bald Eagles | National Geographic Kids
Bald Eagle | National Geographic

Learn about the bald eagle in videos
All About Bald Eagles for Kids: Animal Videos for Children - FreeSchool

View bald eagles in web cams
National Arboretum Bald Eagle Nest Cam Washington, DC  - There are two web cams.

United States Virtual Tours

Here are some virtual tours of these famous locations in the United States.

United States

Find Your "Virtual" Park National Park Service | NPS.gov

National Park Service | NPS.gov - Find all of the parks located in the United States.

George Washington Memorial Parkway | NPS.gov
DC, Maryland, Virginia

Washington, D.C.

United States Capitol
Architect's Virtual Capitol
Visit the Capitol

National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour - Smithsonian

United States Botanic Garden Virtual Tour

Alaska

Denali National Park & Preserve Interactive Panoramas | NPS.gov
Denali National Park & Preserve Virtual Tours | NPS.gov

Klondike Gold Rush National Park Virtual Tours | NPS.gov

Arizona

Arizona National Parks | NPS.gov

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon In Depth Video Series | NPS.gov
Grand Canyon River Archeology Virtual Tour | NPS.gov

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Navajo National Monument - Photos only

Tuzigoot National Park Virtual Tour | NPS.gov

Wupatki National Monument Virtual Tour | NPS.gov

California

Yosemite National Park
Virtual Yosemite

Georgia
The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library Virtual Tour

Idaho

Yellowstone National Park
(This park is located in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.)

Yellowstone Virtual Tours | NPS.gov
Yellowstone: America's Sacred Wilderness | PBS
Explore the Fort Yellowstone Historic District

Maryland

Antietam Battlefield Virtual Tour | NPS.gov

National Aquarium

National Aquarium Virtual Tours
Maryland & Washington D.C.

New Mexico
New Mexico History Museum | Interactives - Interactives, Online Exhibits, Podcasts

Montana

Yellowstone National Park
(This park is located in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.)

Yellowstone Virtual Tours | NPS.gov
Yellowstone: America's Sacred Wilderness | PBS
Explore the Fort Yellowstone Historic District

New York

Statue of Liberty | NPS.gov

Ohio

Glenn Research Center - NASA

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Hospital Virtual Tour

Utah
Church History Museum - Discover the spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies of the Latter-day Saints.

This Is The Place Heritage Park | Virtual Tour

Utah | NPS.gov

Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg - It also includes teacher resources that includes museum exhibits and inteactives. Some of these include "Historic Threads: Three Centuries of Clothing", "Conserving the Murray Sisters", " Portrait of George Washington", "Mapping Colonial America", and "Coins & Currency in Colonial America"

Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Monticello - Learn about Thomas Jefferson, take virtual tours, find educational resources and Learning at Home resources, and much more.

Washington

Mount Rainier 360 | NPS.gov

Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park
(This park is located in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.)

Yellowstone Virtual Tours | NPS.gov
Yellowstone: America's Sacred Wilderness | PBS
Explore the Fort Yellowstone Historic District

Victory in Europe (VE) Day

Victory in Europe Day was 75 years ago. Here are some links to read more about it and remember what happened on May 8, 1945 in Europe.

What You Need to Know About VE Day - Imperial War Museums

Victory in Europe Day: The Royal British Legion

V-E Day is celebrated in America and Britain: History.com

Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945 - YouTube Video

VE Day: UK marking 75th anniversary of end of WW2 in Europe: BBC.com

VE Day: UK's streets not empty as filled with love, says Queen: BBC.com
"Never give up, never despair. That was the message of VE Day." The first part was the message that Queen Elizabeth's father gave 75 years ago.

Victory in Europe - VE Day 75 Years Later Videos

Victory in Europe - VE Day 75 Years Later
Located on this blog.

Lesson Plans
Lesson 3: Victory in Europe, 1944–1945: NEH.GOV
Grade: 9-12

Nurses Day & International Nurses Day

May 6th is National Nurses Day. May 12th is International Nurses Day.

Activities and Crafts
If you know any nurses personally, you can create something or write them a letter on how much you appreciate them.

Research about famous nurses. Create a booklet about these nurses.

Famous Nurses
Florence Nightingale

9 Famous Nurses Who Made Their Mark on American History

Nurses Museums and Memorials
Nurses Memorial: Arlington Cemetery

Spanish American War Nurses Memorial: Arlington Cemetery

Lost Art of Nursing Museum & Gallery

Museum of Nursing History

Creating the Cadet Nurse Corps for World War II: National Museum of American History

Nurse Corps

The Second Battlefield: Nurses in World War I: National World War I Museum and Memorial

Florence Nightingale Museum
Florence Nightingale Resources

Florence Nightingale Learning during Lockdown

Nurses Links
Nurses Day Facts

Kids Activities & Crafts for Nurses Day

50 Ways to Celebrate National Nurses Week

On This Day: April 18

Here are some events that took place on April 18th.

1923
The Yankee Stadium officially opened on Wednesday, April 18, 1923. It was the Yankees' first home game, against the Boston Red Sox.

Links
Yankee Stadium (1923)

1955
Albert Einstein died on April 18, 1955 in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. He was a German-American physicist that was born on March 14, 1879.

Links
Albert Einstein

1977
Alex Haley was awarded a Pulitzer Prize on April 18, 1977. He is the author of "Roots". My father had a genealogy conference and our family meet him.

Links
Alex Haley: The 1977 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Special Awards and Citations

United States Resources

United States
50States.com
Guide to the U.S. States and Their Capitals
States Symbols USA
United States Capitols Located on this blog.

Historical Sites | The Latter-day Saints New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, California, and Historic Temple and Toured Meetinghouses

Plants and Animals
Endangered Species: Save Our Species Coloring Book
You will find endangered species (plants and animals) of difference states found in the United States.

Music
50States.com: Official State Songs

Resources
Geography for Homeschoolers
This includes some of the states which have state unit studies.

Arizona
Beararizona
Mission San Xavier del Bac Page located on this blog.
Mission San Xavier del Bac

Georgia
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum - Including teacher resources, virtual tour, and other resources.

North Carolina
Wildlife in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Utah
Church History Museum - Discover the spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacies of the Latter-day Saints.
Cove Fort
Monte Bean Life Museum BYU -- Provo, Utah
This Is The Place Heritage Park