History Games for Kids (Grades K - 5)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - The site focuses on Lincoln's life in Kentucky. The Birthplace Unit demonstrates Lincoln's humble beginnings with a symbolic birth cabin enshrined within a neo-classical Memorial Building.
Activists & Reformers - America's Story - They struggled for change to make America a better place for all; includes information on Jane Addams, Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr., and more.
African American History Month - This site pays tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
America on the Move - Explores the role of transportation in American history; learn how railroads and other transportation helped bring communities together.
America's Story from America's Library - Discover the stories of America's past, like Buffalo Bill and Harriet Tubman; find out about interesting inventions and get fascinating historical facts.
American Centuries - View from New England - Explore American history with this collection of historic artifacts and documents from New England.
Bill of Rights - Charters of Freedom - Examine the original Bill of Rights.
Black Wings - National Air and Space Museum - Black Wings tells the story of how one group of Americans overcame enormous obstacles to break into aviation.
Civil War - America's Story - After Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860, 11 Southern states withdrew from the Union and set up an independent government--the Confederate States of America; these events led to the outbreak of the Civil War.
Civil War @ Smithsonian - An extraordinary array of Civil War artifacts in nearly a dozen of its museums and archives; also includes a timeline.
Civil War and Reconstruction - National Museum of American History - A short summary of the Civil War featuring objects from this era.
Colonial America (1492-1763) - America's Library - Read how America began.
Depression & World War II (1929-1945) - America's Library - October 29, 1929, was a dark day in history. "Black Tuesday" is the day that the stock market crashed, officially setting off the Great Depression.
Explore the States - Find out interesting facts and history about your state.
First Ladies at the Smithsonian - Admire the famous collection of gowns from the First Ladies and to learn about the contributions made by the women who wore them.
First Ladies of the United States - White House - Lots of great information about the First Ladies throughout our history.
Gettysburg Address - Presiden Abraham Lincoln's short address is one of the most eloquent speeches in American History; explore this interactive document.
Gettysburg Address - Library of Congress - Read a transcript of this famous speech and view the only known photo of Lincoln at Gettysburg.
Gilded Age (1878-1889) - America's Library - The growth of industry and a wave of immigrants marked this period in American history.
Glimpses of Our National Monuments - A list of the various national parks and national monuments, with their location, area, and most important characteristics.
Great American Landmarks Adventure - Takes you on a fabulous trip through time and space through a series of drawings by Roxie Munro. You'll see 43 National Historic Landmarks and learn about more than 3,000 years of our country's past.
Great War & Jazz Age (1914-1928) - America's Library - Foreign affairs (relationships with other countries) took up a great deal of President Woodrow Wilson's attention; see what else was going on at this time.
Jump Back In Time - America's Story - Take a trip to an era in American history.
Kids and Families Page - Library of Congress - View the collections, stories , webcasts and find out what happened today in history.
Leaders & Statesmen - America's Library - They led this country to greatness in many ways; features William Jennings Bryan, Benjamin Franklin, Pocahontas and more.
Lists of National Historic Landmarks - National Historic Landmarks are exceptional places. While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number have meaning to all Americans--these we call our National Historic Landmarks.
Modern Era (1946 - present) - America's Library - During this time, Americans went to the moon, ushered in the civil rights movement and the fight for equal rights for women and established relations with China.
National Museum of American History's Kids Page - Explore American history with your child through great books and fun family activities you can do at home.
New Nation (1790-1828) - America's Library - During this time, Americans established their government and two parties emerged--the Federalists and the Republicans.
Our Story - Our Story is designed to help you enjoy exploring American history featuring hands-on activities, objects from collections and children's literature.
Reconstruction (1866-1877) - America's Library - After the North defeated the South in the Civil War, politicians faced the task of putting the divided country back together.
Remembering September 11 - Read this article to help understand what happened on September 11, 2001.
Revolutionary Period (1764-1789) - America's Library - Fnd out the American Revolution got started.
Smithsonian's Kids Collecting - Explore the riches of the Smithsonian's collections, learn how to start your own collection, and see what kinds of things other kids collect.
Stamp Collecting - Stamp collecting can be a lifetime hobby. It's fun and educational for all ages and it's easy to start without a big investment.
Thomas Jefferson's Recipe for Vanilla Ice Cream - Among the most popular recipes at Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's home) was this one for vanilla ice cream - written by Jefferson, with his own recipe for Savoy cookies to accompany the dessert on the back.
Timeline of Flight: The Dream of Flight - Check out this timeline and learn how the invention of the kite lead to human flight.
Today In History - Information about what happened today in U.S. History.
Underground Railroad - Scholastic.com - Follow a slave along the Underground Railroad, a secret network of hiding places and brave people who helped runaway slaves reach freedom.
Western Expansion & Reform (1829-1859) - America's Library - Presidents Andrew Jackson, James Polk, and John Tyler, like many Americans of this time, embraced the notion of enlarging the "empire for liberty." Learn how they wanted to expand the borders of America westward.
Women's History Month - This site pays tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society.
World War II Remembered - Scholastic.com - Relive the World War II experience through the memories of those who survived.