Hail to the Chief!
Presidents’ Day is a time to remember the contributions that George Washington and Abraham Lincoln gave to our country. The first gave birth to our nation by leading us through the Revolutionary War. The second gave birth to our modern nation by leading us through the Civil War. However, Presidents’ Day isn’t limited to these two men, but every person (44 so far) who has held this important executive office in U.S. history.
In honor of Presidents’ Day, here are a few historical websites we love (and your student will, too.) Browse and add these sites to your bookmarks or favorites list.
Besthistorysites.net – Locate the history website you’re looking for with this portal to over 1,200 history websites. Access to links to hundreds K-12 history lesson plans, history activities, history quizzes, and more!
Ushistory.org – Look through a helpful “Congress of Websites” along with finding information on the Colonial and Revolutionary era’s in our nation’s history. Find a virtual tour of Philadelphia’s Historic District.
Princeton.edu – Search Princeton University Library’s website with links searchable by time period, region and country, or by selected topic. Full text resources and historical “gateways” (website portals) are available.
Whitehouse.gov/about/presidents – See a slideshow and read biographies of all the U.S. presidents, learn about first ladies, watch an interactive tour of the White House, and find out more about the Oval Office and other U.S. presidential residencies.
Britishlibrary.uk/timeline – Get the whole picture with this fun, interactive timeline that allows exploration of historical items chronologically, from medieval time to present day. Choose from various timeline themes like “everyday life,” “politics, power, and rebellion,” and “literature, music, and entertainment.”
What’s your favorite history website? Share with us!