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This website provides information about Independence Hall. There are photos and brief descriptions of the State House (now Independence Hall). The website also provides details about the events that took place there.

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A Biography of Paul Revere will tell you a little more about Revere's career as a silversmith and his activities as a patriot.

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Wow - this website is very engaging! Paul Revere's Ride is one of the American Revolution's most famous events. Here's a description, with a link to a famous poem. Be sure to check out the interactive "ride."

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The Freedom Trail Page provides information on this Boston "trail" and the historic places you'll see along the way.

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Williamsburg for Teachers offers a lot of possibilities. The "experience colonial life" selection takes you to descriptions of different trades and occupations, with pictures showing how they were conducted. This site requires Flash. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.. There are lesson plans, tours, video clips and more.

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The U.S.S. Constitution Museum has lots of additional information about the U.S.S. Constitution. This website provides some great information about the famous ship (U.S.S. Constitution).

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The Charlestown Navy Yard is home to the U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides), one of the Navy's oldest ships. You can visit this and several other old ships and buildings. This is the Park Service guide to the area.

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The History of the Pilgrims is part of the information available at the Cape Cod National Seashore Park. This page presents a detailed explanation of Pilgrim beliefs and how this group of religious dissidents ended up founding a settlement in the New World.

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Fort Raleigh Teacher's Handbook is the teacher's guide that goes with Roanoke Revisited . If provides additional historical detail, along with suggestions for using the materials in the classroom.

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The Search for the Lost Colony is Roanoke's great mystery. This page from Roanoke Revisited may give young detectives some clues.

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The Roanoke Voyages describes how Raleigh and his advisors conducted their initial explorations, then sought Queen Elizabeth's help in launching their voyages.

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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is a 500-acre park which recounts the experiences of the settlers at Roanoke. This website provides a wealth of information for use in the classroom including a children's page that includes information about a junior ranger program, the story of the Civil War for kids, plus a unique mystery story.

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Learn about each Egyptian pyramid by following explorers through the excavations, and learn about the exciting history of pyramid discovery and uncovering! View detailed inside views of each site. Learn how to decipher hieroglyphics as you make your way through this fascinating site. Read about current digs and restoration efforts. Though the virtual exploration portions of the site require Quicktime (Flash), most of the site does not. There is plenty to learn here!

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This PDF file provides a map of the Fort Matanzas National Monument. You need Acrobat Reader to open it. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

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Castillo de San Marcos was built to defend the St. Augustine colony. Enjoy the virtual field trip of Castillo de San Marcos available from South Florida Libraries. There is a lot to see at this location, along with explanations of how the forts protected settlers.

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Visit Fort Matanzas, one of the St. Augustine area's original Spanish fortifications. This fort was built to defend against English attacks from the south.

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Walk through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg and learn about the many inhabitants and buildings along the way. This amazing virtual tour through the streets makes it seem like you are there. This site is actually part of the Williamsburg Interactive page, but its value to historical understanding warranted its own TeachersFirst review. Click your cursor on buildings and you'll be taken to just that area. Then, you will be given information about that area and its inhabitants. Follow the links to additional web pages for more information.

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Click any of the topics under the categories, Daily Life, People, Places, Places, American Revolution, or History in Practice to find videos, activities, Primary Resources, and other PDF resources that capture the essence of Colonial Williamsburg.

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Indeed, history appears to be 'fun' when you see the extensive historical action at this official Jamestown and Yorktown website. This site promotes learning about America's early history in the Jamestown area through a variety of venues. Watch quick videos, use the interactives with students, plan your Jamestown field trip or vacation, or take advantage of the abundant curriculum materials available to educators, including PDF documents: timelines, comprehensive lesson plans, and resource materials. On the top menu bar click Learn to see all they offer for educationn

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