History

New York Irish History Roundtable New York Irish History Roundtable- A site for all interested in the New York Irish! Publications, events, and scholarly discussion included. The Missouri Irish Brigade of Civil War Reenactors The Missouri Irish Brigade of Civil War Reenactors- The Missouri Irish Brigade of Civil War Reenactors is a living history organization based in the Kansas City, MO, area. Irish Family History Forum Website Irish Family History Forum Website- The Forum was founded in 1991 by a small group of dedicated genealogists and family historians, and assists people seeking their Irish roots. American Irish Historical Society American Irish Historical Society- This society has the purpose of recording the history of the Irish in America. Calendar of events, membership application, and their newsletter. Boston Irish Heritage Trail Boston Irish Heritage Trail- Information on the Boston Irish-American Heritage Trail. Irish culture and Irish customs - World Cultures European Irish culture and Irish customs - World Cultures European- From the legend of the Claddagh ring to 'drowning the Shamrock' on St. Patrick's Day Irish Culture and Customs is a coll… Slavery Bibliography at the C.W. Post Library Slavery Bibliography at the C.W. Post Library- Bibliography related to women and slavery Charlotte Hawkins Brown Charlotte Hawkins Brown- Biography and photos of the founder of Palmer Memorial Institute in North Carolina, a school for African-American women founded in 1902. MaryMcLeod Bethune Council House MaryMcLeod Bethune Council House- The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site commemorates the life of Mary McLeod Bethune and the organization she founded, the N… Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman- First black woman to be set free in USA Milton Ulladulla Budawang Aboriginal Tribal Group and Families Milton Ulladulla Budawang Aboriginal Tribal Group and Families- History, including a timeline, information from church records, electoral rolls, blanket returns and world war 1 re… Down Under History Takes Giant Leap Back Down Under History Takes Giant Leap Back- Did Homo sapiens sail to Australia 176,000 years ago? New discoveries are raising questions about the antiquity of the first occupation o… Australia's Oldest Human Remains Australia's Oldest Human Remains- A near complete skeleton found near Lake Mungo, a dry lakes in western NewSouth Wales, is dated to about 60,000 years ago. Greek Heritage Society of Southern California Greek Heritage Society of Southern California- Based in Los Angeles. Purpose of the society. Museum historical exhibit description. Documentary film availability. Photos. Contact … Greek American Experiences between Two Cultures Greek American Experiences between Two Cultures- George Mason University, Center for History and New Media. Online oral history project. Timeline of immigration. Personal stories,… American Hellenic History American Hellenic History- National umbrella web site coordinating local organizations, and encouraging individuals, for the preservation of American Hellenic (Greek American) his… Celtic and Druidic Practices Celtic and Druidic Practices- Essay on historical accounts related to the practice of Celts and druids. The Celtic Supernatural The Celtic Supernatural- Understanding Celtic religion using sources. Iconography of Celtic culture Iconography of Celtic culture- Revealing religious practices and mythology from the La Tene style Gundestrup Cauldron found in Denmark, and other Celtic objects found in sites thr… Celtic Britain Celtic Britain- A concise overview of Celtic history and culture. Voices: Tribute to Asian Pacific American Heritage Voices: Tribute to Asian Pacific American Heritage- Feature on Asian-American and Pacific Islander history from the Madison Voices newspaper. Chinese Historical Society of Southern California Chinese Historical Society of Southern California- Has history timelines and documents regarding Chinese settlers and immigrants in California. Includes calendar of events, meetin… Wing Luke Asian Museum Wing Luke Asian Museum- Exhibitions, membership, products, newsletter, and calendar of events and programs. The Trials of The Scottsboro Boys The Trials of The Scottsboro Boys- Information and analyses on the struggle for justice of nine teenage boys accused of the gang rape (in 1931) of two white girls in Alabama, and … African American Historical Text Archive African American Historical Text Archive- Collection of articles and historical documents. Freedmen and Southern Society Project Freedmen and Southern Society Project- Documenting the history of emancipation during the era of the American Civil War, in the words of the participants themselves. The Impact of Dred Scott The Impact of Dred Scott- During the 1850s, a black slave from Missouri claimed his freedom on the basis of seven years of residence in a free state and a free territory. Read the… African American Resources at the Maryland State Archives African American Resources at the Maryland State Archives- An archived history of black people in the state of Maryland. Library of Congress - African American Sites in the Digital Collections Library of Congress - African American Sites in the Digital Collections- Web guide, organized by historical eras, connecting the user to full text online resources regarding signi… African American History & Heritage Site African American History & Heritage Site- Annotated collection of resources.