The Library and Archival Exhibitions on the Web

The documents of our country contain information about who we are as a nation, and how we got to be the nation that we are. But they also contain the heart and soul of the people who have made us. The Smithsonian Institute is the repository for much of that history, and is located in Washington, D.C. Not very easy to visit and look at however. But thanks to the efforts of today's Family First Site, it is possible to visit some of those exhibits without leaving the comfort of your own home.

Called The Library and Archival Exhibitions on the Web, this site is a listing of all the collections that can be viewed in various locations around the country. There are several hundred links here that cover a wide range of topics, from the Alaska Gold Rush to the songs of the 1864 Presidential campaign (that's right, 1864!), and a 1940 tour of the Oregon Coast. Each link takes you to the exhibits location, where you can visit it online. The amount of material here is quite astounding, and is bound to contain something for everyone.

Understanding the history of our country is paramount to ensuring that we have a safe and prosperous future. This is an educational and informative site that proves that history is not boring.

http://www.sil.si.edu/SILPublications/Online-Exhibitions/

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