National Archieves Online

Learning about history can be very boring. Dates and places, sequences of events, the can all add up to boredom, especially if you are sitting in a classroom. But today’s FamSite helps put a new spin on some pieces of our country’s heritage, something almost as good as being there.

Called National Archives Online, it is a chance for cyber visitors to explore and learn about our nation’s history. You can look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights and historical documents. They have just added, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the moon landing, a copy of the Apollo 11 flight plan, as well as some supporting space documents such as a transcript of John Glenn’s Mercury flight, and even a chance to see the original Magna Charta.

This is a very valuable site, one that can bring the classroom home and see some unique subjects at the same time. So put on you web-hiking boots and prepare to enjoy your visit here today.

http://www.nara.gov/exhall/