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Andersonville National Historic Site

A list of the Union soldiers buried at Andersonville

Published in 1866, this report provides a list of the dead at Andersonville, taken from Dorence Atwater's secret copy of the official Conderderate records. Dorence, a prisoner held at Andersonville for eleven months, spent much of his time held at the prison as a paroled prisoner, working in the hospital office as a clerk. It was in this capacity that he made a secret copy of the death register. He and Clara Barton accompanied the Army expedition to Andersonvill in the summer of 1865.

Publish Date:

1866

Grade level:
Fifth Grade - General

Subjects:
Civil War, History, Military and Wartime History

National/State Standards:
This document could be used in support of activities which align to the common core standards for ELA/social studies.
Montezuma Castle National Monument

A Past Preserved in Stone: A History of Montezuma Castle National Monument

Want to know the indepth story of Montezuma Castle over the last 100 years? This is the book for you. While it starts with the first possible Spanish explorers to visit the Verde Valley in 1583, the real beauty of this work is in its treatment of the history of the National Monument. Dealing within historical contexts, Protas looks at the administrative, natural and cultural divisions, and the management decisions which have guided the park.

Publish Date:

2002

Grade level:
Ninth Grade - General

Subjects:
American Indian History and Culture, Anthropology, Archaeology, History
Weir Farm National Historic Site

American Impressionism - Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum

This on-line exhibit from the Smithsonian American Art Museum matches paintings with historical context & critical analysis. The selection of American treasures features Weir Farm regulars prominently, including Julian Alden Weir, Childe Hassam, John Twachtman, and Theodore Robinson. Start with Weir's "Upland Pasture" (#50) and continue to discover an array of pieces (each with short descriptions) inspired by classic American scenes.

Subjects:
Art, Education, History, Visual Arts
Governors Island National Monument

Castle Williams Historic Structure Report

This report provides a comprehensive timeline of the history of Castle Williams. Prepared by Barbara Yocum as part of the National Park Service's Historic Architecture Program, it includes many images, diagrams, and summaries of each era in the Castle's history.

Publish Date:

2005

Subjects:
Architecture, Architecture (Building Styles and Methods), Colonial History, History, War of 1812, World War I, World War II
Andersonville National Historic Site

Civil War Series: The Prison Camp at Andersonville

Part of the National Park Civil War Series. The military prison camp at Andersonville soon came to symbolize a national tragedy as human misery reached its zenith. This booklet also includes photos and summaries of the other Civil War prison camps in the North and South.

Publish Date:

1995

Grade level:
Fifth Grade - General

Subjects:
Civil War, History, Military and Wartime History

National/State Standards:
This document could be used in support of activities which align to the common core standards for ELA/social studies.
Andersonville National Historic Site

Contributions relating to the causation and prevention of disease, and to camp diseases; together with a report of the diseases, etc., among the prisoners at Andersonville, Ga

This report by the non-governmental U.S Sanitary Commission is devoted to a series of medical issues pertaining to the Civil War. A third of the book is devoted to Andersonville, written by Confederate surgeon Joseph Jones, M.D. Portions of his essay are derived from the report he attempted to suppress at the end of the war.

Publish Date:

1867

Grade level:
Sixth Grade - General

Subjects:
Civil War, Medicine, Military and Wartime History

National/State Standards:
This document could be used in support of activities which align to the common core standards for ELA/social studies.
Weir Farm National Historic Site

Cultural Landscape Report for Weir Farm National Historic Site, Volume 1: Site History & Existing Conditions

Cultural Landscapes are "any lands public or private, large or small, with historic significance (or importance in American history) and historic integrity (or physical authenticity)." Weir Farm National Historic Site's unique history & exemplary integrity make it a dynamic and important landscape for understanding American history and culture. Read this report to learn more!

Publish Date:

1996

Subjects:
Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Community, Education, Historic Preservation, History, Landscapes, Visual Arts
Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Diving to the Aggregate Plant Video

There are many cultural resources hidden below the placid waters of Lake Mead. This podcast explores the aggregate plant that produced material for the building of Hoover Dam.
Weir Farm National Historic Site

Famous Painters of America by J. Walker McSpadden

Writing just 3 years before Weir's death, McSpadden deems Weir one of the "Famous Painters of America," alongside his friends and influences James Whistler, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, and more. McSpadden terms Weir the "painter of the personal equation" for his intimate paintings, especially his depictions of domestic rural life at Weir Farm. The author goes on to describe why Weir was famous in life, and in doing so, points to why his story should be preserved.

Publish Date:

1916

Subjects:
Art, Education, Reading, Visual Arts
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Fort Caroline and Its Leader

Discover the story of Fort Caroline from the man who established the memorial.

Publish Date:

1976

Subjects:
American Indian History and Culture, Colonial History, Maritime History, Religion