Regular Websites
This website provides information on the 1868 Heyward Earthquake in San Francisco, California. One of the sites most notable features is the ability to share your stories from this famous 19th-century event. The site also has a list of available speakers who can speak knowledgeably about this important event. - 1868 Alliance
http://1868alliance.org/
A detailed collection of books, and assorted documents about the history, as well as the evolution of the Steam Engine. - 18th Century - Steam Engine
http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/
Man, I grew up in the 80s and love this site. Movie and music reviews of all your favorites. - 80's Reborn
http://www.80sreborn.com
This American Civil War website is provided by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. You can find it at that the institutions collections relating to the war including historical information on weapons, navies, slavery and abolition. You can also find out what was happening to the institution during the war. - American Civil War
http://civilwar.si.edu/
Provides free access through the internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience; chronicles historical events, people, places and ideas in America. - American Memory
http://memory.loc.gov/
The American Presidency Project is an academic study project based at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The project seeks to understand and study the role of President in American life. The website also has an extensive document archive with executive orders, state of the union addresses and other presidential materials. - American Presidency Project
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
The Bishop Museum is a natural history museum based in Hawai'i. The museum's collections cover all aspects of the state's history including thousand of historical publications. You can also purchase items from the museum's online shop from here. - Bishop Museum
http://www.bishopmuseum.org/
Canadian Heritage is a ministry of the Canadian government dedicated to promoting the importance of Canadian history and memory. The ministry is also active at promoting diversity, multiculturalism and Canadian citizenship. You can also find out about the public consultation efforts undertaken by the ministry. - Canadian Heritage
http://www.pch.gc.ca/
Centropa is a historical website dedicated to Jewish memory in the 20th century. You can find pictures and family histories in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Poland, Slovakia and other countries. You can also search for materials in other languages including German. - Centropa
http://centropa.org/
The Diary of Samuel Pepys makes the diary of this noted British historical figure available to everybody on the Internet. If you are interested in getting a first hand view of what London was like in the 1660s, this website is for you. You can also find an introduction to Pepys and his life here. - Diary of Samuel Pepys
http://www.pepysdiary.com/
Documenting the American South is a cultural resource for those interested in the history, culture and literature of the US south. Provided by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this website provides information on political leaders, writers and others who lived in the southern states. - Doc South
http://docsouth.unc.edu/
A history and heritage organization that seeks to promote and protect the heritage of Scotland. This government organization preserves historic buildings, ancient monuments, world heritage sites and more. You can also find out how to hire Scotland's historic areas for special events. - Historic Scotland
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/
The Historical New York Times Project is a historical information website. You can access a variety of nineteenth century articles here to see how the Times covered major events. The Times' coverage of the American Civil War (1860-1866) has recently become available. - Historical New York Times
http://www.nyt.ulib.org/
A website dedicated to American history, especially newspapers and newspaper history. History Buff also provides access to primary source material so that you can understand what people in the past said about themselves. There are interactive quizzes to help you learn more about history. - History Buff
http://www.historybuff.com/
History Department of Furman University
The History Department of Furman University is an academic department dedicated to the study of the past. Based in South Carolina, the university offers a range of college level history courses. You can also find out about the faculty members based at the department. The website periodically lists openings for faculty positions as well. - History Department of Furman University
http://history.furman.edu/
History link is the online Encyclopedia of Washington state history. You can find out about the state's counties, cities, State ferries, forests and more from this website. The site has nearly 5000 essays on various historical subjects. You can also learn about the 1999 World Trade Organization protests from this website. - History Link
http://www.historylink.org/
An educational resource designed to help students learn more about American history. You can find syllabi here to help structure your learning or inspire to set up a new course if you are a teacher. The website also has more than 1,000 primary documents for you to consult. - History Matters
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/
The History Channel's official website. Find out about upcoming programs dealing with history that you can watch on television, including programs about mysteries of history, political and historical figures, military events, the history of culture and more. - History.com
http://www.history.com/
The Holocaust History Project is a free archive of documents relating to the Holocaust. The site also has resources dedicated to fighting Holocaust denial. You can also find a variety of Holocaust related essays on this website. You can also send donations to the Project from the site. - Holocaust History
http://www.holocaust-history.org/
A British organization that encourages awareness of the events of the Holocaust. The website provides dedicated sections for journalists and teachers, as well as an online film about the Holocaust. Each year on January 27th, Holocaust Memorial Day is commemorated to honor the victims of the Holocaust. - Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
http://www.hmd.org.uk/
International Institute of Social History
The International Institute of Social History is an academic organization dedicated to studying social history. One of the website's most interesting elements is the index of archives, an invaluable resource for historians. You can also find virtual exhibitions on a variety of historical subjects here. - International Institute of Social History
http://www.iisg.nl/
A free educational resource that provides primary sources on the Middle Ages. Based at the Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies, the Sourcebook covers the Celtic world, Byzantium, the Crusades and other major historical eras. - Internet Medieval Sourcebook
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html
The Issaquah History Museums are a network of museums that seek to preserve and share the history of Issaquah, Washington. You can find information on walking tours of the area. The site also has a guide to the area's notable buildings. The site's teacher's page provides educational information that will be useful to Washington State teachers. - Issaquah History
http://www.issaquahhistory.org/
Jefferson County Historical Museum
The Jefferson County Historical Museum is an organization dedicated to conserving, collecting and promoting the heritage of this Washington State county. You can find out about the museum's hours and its shop from this website. You can also find out about the county's maritime history. - Jefferson County Historical Museum
http://www.jchsmuseum.org/
This website provides information about the papers of Jefferson Davis, an American historical figure best known as President of the Confederacy during the US Civil War. You can find a bibliography of published information on Davis here as well as a chronology of his life. - Jefferson Davis
http://jeffersondavis.rice.edu/
The Labyrinth is an educational website for medieval studies sponsored by Georgetown University. The site provides information on church history, medieval art, Arthurian studies, gardens, medieval mathematics, Old French and other subjects. You can also limit your searches by media type (e.g. audio, bibliographies etc). - Labyrinth
http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/
The Legacy Project is an organization dedicated to remembering the many violent traumas of the twentieth century. There are virtual exhibitions that help you remember and learn about this bloody century. Yu can also find a filmography of movies that document these events. - Legacy Project
http://www.legacy-project.org/
Abraham Lincoln digitization project presents historical materials from Abraham Lincoln's Illinois years (1830-1861), including Lincoln's writings and speeches, as well as other materials illuminating antebellum Illinois. - Lincoln Digitization Project
http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/
Massachusetts Historical Society
The Massachusetts Historical Society is an American organization dedicating to preserving the history of this state. You can information about major historical events in the state here. You can browse the ABIGAIL online catalogue to find publications on the history of Massachusetts. - Massachusetts Historical Society
http://www.masshist.org/
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Georgia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for maintaining and promoting diplomatic relations between Georgia and other countriies, foreign affairs and external trade with foreign nations. - Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Georgia
http://www.mfa.gov.ge/?lang_id=ENG
Provides historical information on the New Deal, a social and economic assistance program instituted by US President Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s. You can access over 5,000 photos of the Great Depress and hundreds of articles to get you started in your research. - New Deal Network
http://newdeal.feri.org/
Web page devoted to the Newcomen Steam engine; with diagrams and timeline. - Newcomen Steam Engine
http://technology.niagarac.on.ca/people/mcsele/newcomen.htm
The National Women's History Project (NWHP) is a historical project dedicated to recovering and telling the history of women. Based in California, you can find out more about women's history month and purchase items from the Project's shop. The website also has a blog to keep you updated with the Project's successes. - NWHP.org
http://www.nwhp.org/
The Oriental Institute is an academic organization concerned with the ancient Near East, based at the University of Chicago. The website provides information on the Institute's research activities. You can also find out about the Institute's museums, including hours of operation. - Oriental Institute
http://oi.uchicago.edu/
Papyrology at Oxford is a historical information website for those interested in studying ancient papyrus texts. Based at the University of Oxford, you can find out about papyrus discovered at the Roman town of Herculaneum. The website also has a section dedicated to ancient Greek literature. - Papyrology
http://www.papyrology.ox.ac.uk/
The Parallel History Project is a scholarly research endeavor based on recently declassified NATO documents. The project brings together archivists, historians and other experts in the history of the Cold War to better understand this period of the twentieth century. The website also has information on the project's conferences. - Parallel History Project
http://www.php.isn.ethz.ch/
Extensive organization of US political biography. Ppromotes appreciation and preservation of historic cemeteries. - Political Graveyard
http://politicalgraveyard.com/
Presidents of the United States provides an online resource for information about presidential history. The site lists cabinet members, election results, and important dates and events for each president. You can also browse the indices of names and topics for points of interest, such as the shortest inaugural speech and the youngest president, and find links to historical documents and audio and video clips. - Potus
http://www.potus.com
The website of American Studies at the University of Virginia provides information on this academic department. You can find information on the 1930s and the nature of American government here. The website also has hypertext documents about US society here. - Program in American Studies
http://xroads.virginia.edu/
Publishers' binding online is a historical website that covers the period 1815 to 1930. The site has a variety of interesting galleries covering literary, historical and artistic subjects. The site also has teaching tools and lesson plans for teachers interested in covering publishing history. - Publishers' Binding
http://bindings.lib.ua.edu/
Life for the early settlers of Michigan was a struggle just for survival, hostile Indians, no roads, sever winters, food shortages but through it all the pioneers created a state. Read stories of these times written by the early settler of Michigan. - Pure Michigan
http://www.pure-michigan.com/
Discover little-known history about a variety of different topics with their collection of brief histories and word origins. - Random History
http://www.randomhistory.com/
Sacromento History Online is an educational website dedicated to the history of the capital city of California. The site provides good information about the historic buildings in the city, including railways. You can also access historical photographs about the city here. - Sacromento History
http://www.sacromentohistory.org
The San Diego Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of this California city. You can find information on the organization's family programs and research activities. You can also find a list of the museums operated by the Society on this website. - San Diego Historical Society
http://www.sandiegohistory.org/
This website provides historical information about the South Pole and Antarctica. You can find histories of the various explorers who have visited the area. One of the website's distinctive features is the discussion of South Pole mail, letters and postal practices. This section will be particularly of interest to stamp collectors. - South Pole
http://www.south-pole.com/
Devoted to Steam Engine History, web site offers illustrations, and a timeline from the Thomas Savery patent to the death of James Watt. - Steam Engine History
http://www.egr.msu.edu/~lira/supp/steam/
The Growth of the Steam Engine
Web site offers details of the gradual development of the steam engine, as well as the changes to the prototype, and engines of recent memory. - The Growth of the Steam Engine
http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/thurston/1878/
A summary of late 18th century and early 19th century advents which defined the Industrial Revolution. - The Industrial Revolution
http://www.ecology.com/archived-links/industrial-revolution/index.html
Web site documents the invention and evolution of the Steam Engine; includes drawings and notes. - The Steam Engine
http://campus.udayton.edu/~hume/Steam/steam.htm
Through Our Parents' Eyes: History and Culture in Southern Arizona is an educational website that helps people learn about this region of the US. Based at the University of Arizona, you can find both teaching resources and research materials on this site. The site also has sections dedicated to Native America and African Americans. - Through Our Parents' Eyes
http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/
Time Ref is an historical information website that specializes in medieval Britain. Covering the period from Alfred the Great to the Tudor era, the website provides a useful introduction. You can find timelines for the period 800 to 1600 and access the Anglo Saxon Chronicle here. - Time Ref
http://www.timeref.org/
This website provides historical information about the school of medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. One can read about the school evolved from a small institution to a unit in a modern university. You can also access biographies of the people who made the school what it is today. - UCSF - History
http://history.library.ucsf.edu/
Victorian Web offers a comprehensive looks at both the political and social history of the 18th century. - Victorian Web
http://www.victorianweb.org/
Voices of WW2 is an educational website that provides information on World War Two, the most violent conflict of the twentieth century. The website has lesson plans for teachers interested in covering this important historical period in class. You can also find video interviews with veterans here. - Voices of WW2
http://www.wwiihistoryclass.com/
The Washington State History Museum provides historical information about the state of Washington. You can find information on the museum's hours of operation and exhibits. Here. You can also learn about the past using the site's interactive History Lab Learning Center. - Washington History
http://washingtonhistory.org/
The Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority is dedicated to preserving the memory of those who suffered through the Holocaust. You can find a list of those who died in this terrible event, as well as an interesting series of lecture podcasts on Holocaust subjects. - Yad Vashem
http://www.yadvashem.org/