Chicago Landmarks

Chicago Landmarks

This is the official website from the city of Chicago on Chicago’s landmarks. Take virtual tours of Chicago’s buildings, learn about some of Chicago’s architects, find out about Chicago’s architectural styles, and more!
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America–United States Travel & Tourism; Our World–North America–USA–50 States–G-K–Illinois; Art, Music & Museums–Buildings & Cities (Architecture); School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography

National Civil Rights Museum

National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum is located in Memphis, Tennessee on site where Dr. Martin Luther King was shot in 1968. The museum serves to help society understand the history and lessons of the American Civil Rights Movement and other worldwide civil rights initiatives. The website offers an exhibit tour, historical narratives, and an archive of …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Museums–African-American Museums; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–African-American Museums; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Civil Rights

Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture

Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture

“The Smithsonian Institute’s museum of African American History and Culture, explores American history, society, and creative expression from an African American perspective.” The site includes museum information and online multimedia exhibits related to African American history.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Museums–African-American Museums; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–African-American Museums

Chateau de Versailles

Chateau de Versailles

This museum is located near Paris and includes many masterpieces. This website describes the history of the chateau through the buildings, gardens and famous royalty that have lived there. Take a tour with the interactive map.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Museums; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–18th Century History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Art; History; Art, Music & Museums–Museums–Art Museums; Our World–Europe–France; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Arts–Art; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History

ThinkQuest

ThinkQuest

Project encourages teachers and students to use technology in the classroom. The Library presents sites created by students for ThinkQuest’s annual competition. The sites cover a wide range of topics, from sports to physics to health issues.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences; Science & Technology; Arts & Humanities; Business & Economics; Social Sciences; Entertainment & Leisure; Computers & Internet; Education; Law, Government & Political Science; Reference; Sports & Recreation; Reference; Health; Math And Science; Art, Music & Museums; Our World; Computers And The Internet; Our World–North America–USA; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help