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This website contains historic primary source images and text as well as background information that provides historical, cultural, and literary context to significant events in American history. Additionally the site contains video and audio presentations utilizing professional actors impersonating historical figures and reenacting historical events. The site also contains lesson plans and curriculum units to help educators incorporate these materials in their classroom instruction.
The site was developed by a collaboration of museums, libraries, individual educators and scholars, and school systems. More specific information on the collaborating partners may be found under the About Us section.
What's New?
December 30, 2011: Isaiah Thomas will be starting his 2012 tour in just a couple of weeks! See the online curriculum guide under Isaiah Thomas - Patriot Printer to help make the most of your performance of Isaiah Thomas - Patriot Printer.
April 13, 2011: Thanks to those of you who attended "The Boston Massacre: Defining Both the American Revolution and the Civil War" at the 2011 Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies!
April 2, 2011: Thanks to those of you who attended the session "Should We Stay or Should We Go?" at the 2011 National Council for History Education conference!