Abraham Lincoln Papers at the Library of Congress Lincoln's complete papers and other source materials.

American Civil War.Com Offers a compact variety of quick links and references on the American Civil War.

American Historical Association web page of the principal organization of academic historians with many links to conferences, programs, new research, employment opportunities and many other aspects of the contemporary historical profession.

AmericanPresident.org This site sponsored by the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs is a comprehensive resource on the history and function of the American Presidency. The site offers two perspectives on the presidency: the Presidency in History and the Presidency in Action.

AmericanRevolution.Org Very useful site for all educational levels, covering all aspects of the American Revolution. Includes bibliography, online sources, new scholarship, journal articles and many other references.

archives.gov Immense number of links, documents, announcements and references to exhibits, presidential libraries collections, etc.

Archiving Early America Comprehensive site covering the American colonial experience, including the quarterly journal, "The Early American."

Arts and Entertainment Home page of the national television network which often features historical dramas or documentaries on major events or figures in U.S. history.

Basic Readings in U.S. Democracy A good compact assortment of primary documents spanning the entirety of U.S. history.

Center for Civic Education Project devoted to "fostering the development of informed, responsible participation in civic life by citizens committed to values and principles fundamental to American constitutional democracy."

Center for History and New Media Based at George Mason University, this program emphasizes the use of the internet and digital media to make historical resources and research materials available to a wider public audience.

Center for Media & Learning site for the American Social History Project, based at the Graduate Center, City University of New York.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation a project which focuses on the "largest living history museum," located in Williamsburg, Va.

Constitution of the United States: Browse Analysis and Interpretation: Analysis of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States is available in a series of browseable tables. Editions and supplements from 1992 forward are available on GPO Access. New editions are published on a need basis, and there is no set amount of time between publications. Until a new edition is published, cumulative supplements are released to update information.

Constitution Society This site, sponsored by the private non profit Constitution Society, contains documents on topics related to the Constitution such as Basic Principles and Founding Documents.

Constitution Day-Notice of Implementation links to the official announcement establishing the program in the Federal Register.

Democracy in America Based on the travels of Alexis deTocqueville and his classic work of the same name, provides portraits of everyday life in America duting the 1830s and 1840s.

Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention Site from the "American Memory" project at the Library of Congress. Includes extensive contemporary documentation, minutes and other publications of the Continental Congress and Constotutional Convention.

EDSITEment - The Best of the Humanities on the Web is a World Wide Website for humanities education developed by the National Endowment for the Humanities. EDSITEment provides access to educational websites which, as judged by a panel of experts, were selected solely on the basis of educational excellence in the humanities and high-quality website design.

Facing History and Ourselves Emphasizes the "critical examination" of history, particularly the analysis of "genocide and mass violence."

George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress. Washington's complete papers, as well as books, articles, correspondence, chronology, etc. on the life of the first American President.

Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History Extensive site offers documentary and other source materials for all periods of American history, from pre-colonial to present. Click on "The Collection" for access to the Institute's large base of original documents and other archival materials.

History Central A multi-faceted site with ready information and references on an extensive range of subject areas. Click on "Elections Central" for an in-depth view of each U.S. presidential election, from the first to 2000.

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Congressionally established agency which awards fellowships for the improvement of teaching about the U.S. Constitution in secondary schools.

Library of Congress National Digital Library Program provides access to the Library of CongressŐs "American Memory" Project.

National Archives Digital Classroom provides access to National Archives documentary holdings, educational resources, allied programs and much more.

National Association of Scholars home page of this site's sponsor organization.

National Center for History in the Schools joint project of San Diego State University and UCLA, devoted to curriculum development in history education.

National Constitution Center This is the home page of the National Constitution Center. This site contains information about the museum, directions and hours, educational resources, and information about Constitution Day.

National Council for History Education Ohio-based organization which promotes "the importance of history in schools and society." Provides resources for history educators at all levels, from primary to graduate school.

National Council for the Social Studies focuses on Social Studies education in K-12 schools.

National Endowment for the Humanities links to the federal grant-making agency that supports programs and research in the humanities.

National History Day program oriented toward elementary and high school students, suggesting methods, activities, themes, etc.

National History Education Clearinghouse Funded by the TAH program, http://teachinghistory.org/ consolidates numerous K-12 American history resources and best practices in one location online. They also publish a biannual newsletter, History Education News, and a monthly e-newsletter. In these publications they detail interesting and useful resources, from online primary source worksheets to new research in teaching historical thinking.

National Humanities Center Professional Development Seminar Toolboxes program for the professional development of history teachers K-12, but especially at the high school level.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Preserve America Initiative program dedicated to restoring and preserving historic properties or sites owned b the federal government.

National Trust for Historic Preservation site of a private, non-profit organization devoted to preserving historic houses, landmarks and similar artifacts of the community's past.

News Network Good source of information regarding new developments and contemporary controversies among professional historians. Includes book reviews, notices of conferences and discussion of teaching methods.

Organization of American Historians largest national academic organization devoted specifically to the study of U.S. history.

Originals: Founding the American Colonies Site devoted to the often haphazard founding of the original 13 colonies and first states, with extensive and well-organized primary course links.

POTUS Good quick reference source on all of the presidents, including administration highlights, documents, cabinet members, elections statistics, etc.

Smithsonian Institution official web page of the Washington, D.C. based national institution.

The American Institute for History This site by the American Institute for History Education contains Interactive Lessons on American history, as well as information on applying for Teaching American History Grants and AIHE Fellowship Grants.

The American Revolution: National Discussions of our Revolutionary Origins Created as a complement to the official web site for the PBS documentary series, Liberty. Contains useful biliographic references, especially for texts and other materials on the American Revolution.

The Avalon Project at Yale Law School Extensive collection of American historical documents and primary sources in law, history and diplomacy, from pre-18th century to the present. Materials are arranged by century, title and topic. Also includes bibliography, collections, exhibits and other references.

The Close Up Foundation Washington based non-profit organization that aims to foster informed public participation in the democratic process through its educational programs.

The Cold War International History Project disseminates new information and perspectives on the history of the Cold War, in particular new findings from previously inaccessible sources on "the other side" -- the former Communist world.

The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln In 1953, the Abraham Lincoln Association published The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, a multi-volume set of Lincoln's correspondence, speeches, and other writings.

The Concord Review home page of the quarterly journal which publishes outstanding essays by high-school history students.

The Founders' Constitution web edition of the multi-volume work of the same title, co-sponsored by the Liberty Fund and the University of Chicago.

The History Channel web page of the national network which offers programming devoted to all aspects of history.

The History Net About American History. One of the many links at The History Net, has extensive information on virtually every aspect of U.S. history.

The James Madison Program Princeton University-based program devoted to the study of American Constitutional government and the principles upon which it was founded.

The New Deal Network An educational guide to the Great Depression of the 1930s, is sponsored by the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute. Development of the NDN was funded in part through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The New Jersey History Partnership Project is a collaboration of Montville School District, Kean University and the NJ Historical Commission. The site contains an extensive list of links for New Jersey History Projects and a Teaching Resource Center with topics on the American Revolution, Market Revolution, and Progressive Reform.

The Presidents of the United State This site contains biographical information on all U.S. Presidents.

The United States Civil War Center Comprehensive Civil War site, covering virtually every aspect of the conflict. Based at Louisiana State University.

The U.S. - Mexican War Online supplement to PBS documetary on the Mexican War of 1846-1848.

The Watson Institute at Brown University links to the Institute's "Choices Program," which examines the historical roots of contemporary international issues.