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The American Museum of Natural History is located in New York, New York. Permanent exhibitions include halls exhibiting fossils, mammals, birds, and cultures. The Hayden Planetarium is also located at the museum. The Web site for the AMNH is very comprehensive
http://www.amnh.org/
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The Atlanta History center in Atlanta, Georgia offers programs & education as well as tours of the museums, houses, and gardens located at the center. Learn all about the rich history of Atlanta! At the Atlanta History Center, there's so much to see and do, you'll want to come back again and again. Become a member and receive unlimited free admission, experience exclusive sneak previews, engage in the real stories of the south, and enjoy a host of additional privileges.
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/
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This website is home to Castles Unlimited -- an organization formed in recognition of the necessity to preserve these relics of history. We are dedicated to the promotion and study of British Castles. Our goals are educating and stimulating people to explore the castles for themselves. We hope you will become involved in the preservation of these wonderful structures. We offer several services and information which may be of interest to you.
http://www.castles-of-britain.com
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Embark on a thrilling adventure in Egypt! The ClueFinders, led by an eccentric but lovable professor, are on an archaeological dig in Egypt. There they uncover a wicked archaeologist's evil plot to unleash chaos upon the world. You can help ClueFinders prevent disaster!
Learn Essential Subjects:
Math; Reading; Geography; Vocabulary; Science; Math; Word Problems; Spelling
http://www.amazon.com/The-Learning-Company-379536-ClueFinders/dp/B00004UF32
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This video series explores the origins of mythical creatures and how they mean different things to the world's cultures. It Titles include: Apocolypse; Birds & Things with Wings; Creature of the Deep; Creatures of the Night; Dragons; Man Beasts; Mythical Cats, Spirits of the Forest; The Underworld; Tricky Tricksters; and Werewolf.
http://www.kiddomusic.com/CreaturesFantasticVideoSeries.html
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The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center's mission is to initiate and conduct archaeological research and public education programs in partnership with Native Americans and institutions with common interests. The Center is dedicated to understanding, teaching, and preserving the rich history of the ancient Pueblo Indians who inhabited the canyons and mesas of the American Southwest. Our campus-based programs incorporate current research findings from field excavations and allow you to participate in the actual research process.
http://www.crowcanyon.org/
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This video/DVD accompanies the Scholastic books showing history from the perspective of fictional girls living at different time periods: TITLES (In order by historical chronology): A JOURNEY TO THE NEW WORLD: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620 by Kathryn Lasky STANDING IN THE LIGHT: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan, Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, 1763 by Mary Pope Osborne THE WINTER OF RED SNOW: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1777 by Kristiana Gregory ...
http://www.scholastic.com/dearamerica/
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"This was the site of the largest Civil War battle ever waged in the Western Hemisphere. The Battle of Gettysburg opened on July 1, 1863 and closed two days later with the climactic "Pickett's charge". Historians have referred to the Battle of Gettysburg as the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy." It was the last major effort by Lee to take the fighting out of Virginia and into northern states. The Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg contains more than 7,000 interments including over 3,500 from the Civil War. It was here that President A...
http://www.nps.gov/gett/
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This program combines science and history in a very interesting way. As the program begins, the Science and History Museum is closed for repairs, but something is very wrong. The user's job is to fix problems with the exhibits in the 25 different galleries, such as the solar system, rockets and computers, Ellis Island, machines, etc. Along the way, the user will learn about the science and history behind the exhibits.
http://www.abandonia.com/games/479/MuseumMadness
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This is an open-ended city-building game that blends Egyptian history, architecture and culture. As you progress, your city will blossom and grow! Early levels will start you with simple mining. As you progress, your games will include pyramid building.
http://www.amazon.com/Vivendi-Universal-70831-Pharaoh/dp/B00002CF9G
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This is a game where you use reasoning and logic to build a thriving empire. You deal with conflict between countries, unhappiness, and other things. But get it right and you might have the best empire of all!
http://www.civ3.com/
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Colonization is a computer game that simulates the challenges that the colonists faced in North America. The game begins with the discovery of the New World by the Europeans and continues until the approximate time of the American Revolution. The user can assume the role of one of four European powers (Spanish, English, French or Dutch) that each have unique attributes that give the player specific advantages and disadvantages when playing the game. The object of the game is to create and expand colonies while managing various resources and com...
http://www.ibiblio.org/GameBytes/issue21/greviews/col2.html
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This game is a race to get the most states by answering trivia questions. The question categories include Symbols of Freedom, The Best and the Brightest, Birth of a Nation, America the Beautiful, and States of the Union.
http://www.boardgames.com/spirofamalfa.html
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This video set includes a four-volume PBS series on dinosaurs. It is filmed on location with scientists and explains the latest discoveries. Vol. 1 "The Monsters Emerge" is about the discovery of dinosaurs; Vol. 2 is "Flesh on the Bones"; Vol. 3 is "The Nature of the Beast"; and Vol. 4 is "The Death of the Dinosaur" They are 60 minutes each. They are offered as a set or individually through the PBS online store.
http://www.shoppbs.org/searchHandler/index.jsp?searchId=20532982182&keywords=the+dinosaurs
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This park has several living history sights, including a 19th century town, 18th century settler's cabin, and a 17th century Native American village. There's also great hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking. The Brugh Tavern has take-out lunches available. The living history museum is open Wednesday-Saturday, May through October, and on weekends in April.
http://www.explorepark.org/
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