American History

Use the search box in the upper right of the page or select one of the listed topics.

The Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the American experience, and highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media with documents, videos, images, blogs and more. Use the search box in the upper right of the page or select one of the many listed topics.

The Avalon Project will mount digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government. Using the search box in the upper right corner, enter a term such as "the Civil War." The results will include many primary sources.

The National Museum of American History serves as the custodian of our national treasures. Search primary sources, learning collections, and more.