Prelude to the Global Era Module

World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations , United States

Believe it or not, events from before 1900 still have a tremendous impact on modern society. Dive into how events before 1900 continue to shape today's world with our module, […]

Colonists Citizens Constitutions: Creating the American Republic

Museum of the American Revolution , United States

While the federal constitution is usually given pride of place in our national narrative, individual state constitutions continue to be the driving force behind our national debates. This exhibition is […]

Your Ticket to the Inauguration

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

Presidential inaugurations are meaningful moments in our country’s political history. When a new president is elected in the fall, Americans watch on Inauguration Day as power transitions from one elected […]

The Good Fight: Oklahoma City Sit-Ins

Oklahoma Historical Society , United States

“The Good Fight: Oklahoma City Sit-Ins” tells the inspiring story of the Oklahoma City sit-in movement, which started in 1958. You’ll learn how students used non-violent protests to help end […]

Seizing Freedom Podcast

Seizing Freedom , United States

Ending slavery in America required so much more than official declarations and battlefield victories. Freedom gets built up over time—through a billion tiny, everyday acts. It’s there in the chance […]

Stone on Stone: Sing Sing Stories

Sing Sing Prison Museum , United States

Stone on Stone: Sing Sing Stories lets you experience and learn about the extraordinary history of Sing Sing. We’ve curated six digital galleries of historic images, recordings, readings and video […]

Use this Confederate Monument Interpretation Guide

Atlanta History Center , United States

Interested in the debate about Confederate monuments in the United States? Check out this guide designed by the Atlanta History Center which offers resources about researching different monuments. You'll learn […]

Take a Quiz about the Emancipation Proclamation

National Archives Foundation , United States

January 1, 2018 marked the 155th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. In celebration, the National Archives Foundation created this fun quiz about the document.