National Parks - A Brief History
Learn about the history of our national park system, from the establishment of Yellowstone in 1872 through the modern era. Acadia
Summaries from Bona Arsenault's History of the Acadians describes early French settlements on the Maine coast and surrounding areas.
Abraham Lincoln Research Site
Includes extensive information on the life of Abraham Lincoln, including everything from a year-by-year chronology of his life, to his family, to a collection of authentic quotes. Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
Coverage includes Lincoln's last day, the life of John Wilkes Booth, conspiracy theories, events leading up to and following the assassination, and more. African-American History
Links to national parks that commemorate important people, places, and events associated with African-American history and culture. Alaska Office of History and Archaeology
Works to preserve sites and buildings that reflect Alaska's heritage. Archaic Period - Southeast
Summary of cultural development in the mid-South from 8000-1000 B.C. Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System
A computerized database containing basic facts about Civil War servicemen, a list of regiments, and identifications & descriptions of 384 significant battles. Everglades History
Article by Deborah Nordeen on the history of Everglades National Park, marked by its 50th anniversary. Everglades History
Features information on archeological resources, the Miccosukee and Seminole Indians, early settlements, conservation efforts, and recent history, by the National Park Service.
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