Early Explorations and Expeditions

From the History of the State of Kansas by William G. Cutler, read about the early explorations of M. Du Tissenet, the first French explorer of the area now known as Kansas. This book is found in the Kansas Collection web site.

Exploring the West from Montecello

This web exhibit, examines the exhibition shows the evolving views of the American continent and the "Passage to the Indies" found in maps from the time of Columbus to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This exhibit is maintained by the University of Virginia.

Faurbourg Treme

Learn about America's oldest Black neighborhood located in New Orleans Louisiana.

Indian History

From the History of the State of Kansas by William G. Cutler, read about the Native Americans and their history in the Midwest.

History of North Dakota

Read about the history of North Dakota from its early inhabitants to 1989 from the State Historical Society of North Dakota website. This summary history appeared in the 1989 North Dakota Blue Book, a publication of the North Dakota Secretary of State