The Annapolis Convention

The Annapolis convention was a gathering to discuss the problems of the Articles of Confederation. It was through this convention that the Constitution of the United States would be written.

Brandywine Valley Pennsylvania Historical Sites

Learn about the history of the Brandywine valley at this web site.

George Washington's First Inaugural Address

The first Inaugural address given in New York City by George Washington.

History of the California Gold Rush

Learn about the history of the California Gold Rush on this well written web site.  This site was recommended by Connor, who recommended this site to me.

Historic Virginia Properties

This site shows some historical properties owned by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA). Including John Marshall's home in Richmond Va.

Slave Voices from the Duke University Special Collections Library

The exhibit 'Third Person, First Person: Slave Voices from the Special Collections Library' probes the life experiences of American slaves from the late eighteenth century through the nineteenth century.

Thomas Jefferson's discussion of the Articles of Confederation

Follow the debate over the Articles of confederation with Thomas Jefferson.  This is from his autobiography.  You can also learn  about the Declaration of Independence by scrolling up the page.

Thomas Jefferson, Federalist.

This is an essay on Thomas Jefferson and his form of Federalism. It explains the political changes at the time of his election.

White Oaks Society Inc.

This web site is about the fur trade in America.  The society is a "non-profit organization providing "living history" interpretations of the fur trade in the Great Lakes region. We operate the White Oak Fur Post near Deer River Minnesota. This is an authentic recreation of a fur trading post of the late 18th century."