Latest posts

• "Give me liberty, or give me death!" from Patrick Henry's inspirational speech to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775
• How Dolley Madison saved the portrait of Washington from British troops in 1814, with help from Paul Jennings, John Susé, Jacob Barker, and Robert G. L. De Peyster, among others

Gifts for history lovers

Nerdy history gifts, perfect for the history lovers in your life. Including historical documents, jewelry with our original designs, exacting reproductions, signed books, unique prints and more.  

• 20 Gifts for the History Buff
• 10 Gift Ideas for History Teachers
• 14 Gifts for Women History Lovers
• 8 Gift ideas for History Kids

Road trips to historic sites across America

• Road trip to the birthplaces and homes of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
• The birthplaces and homes of the patriots of the American Revolution
• Roadtrip to the Major Battlegrounds of the American Revolution
• Visiting the places along the Underground Railroad on a historic America road trip

Insider guides to popular historic sites

• Visiting Gettysburg National Military Park
• Visiting George Washington's Mount Vernon
• Visiting Independence Hall
• Visiting Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

More in The History List's travel section

Road trips, events, and exhibits, and recommendations and insider tips for making the most of America's great historic sites and events  

Resources for learning history at home

For children and their parents and for lifelong learners of all ages