Articles & Information
History & Cultures
Selected Websites-General Information
American
Memory
Library of Congress’s online access to documents and
pictures from U.S. history includes Native American and African
American sections, and a “Today in History” feature.
The
History Channel
Timelines, maps, audio and video clips, articles on world history
topics; most based on the television network’s programs. “This
Day in History” and “What Happened on Your Birthday” features.
U.S. Census
Bureau
The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data
about the nation's people and economy.
U.S.
History, Geography and Population
United States government site with special interest areas:
African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian
Americans, and women in the U.S. Includes links for more information.
Selected Websites-African American
African-American
Mosaic
A Library of Congress exhibit covering the colonization of
Liberia, abolition, migration and the WPA, all using primary
sources (like letters and diaries).
American
Memory
Library of Congress’ online access to documents and pictures
from U.S. history includes African American sections.
Black
History
Biographies, timeline, history, literature pertaining to African
Americans.
Black
History Hot List
List of links to sites on Civil Rights, slavery, "Buffalo" soldiers,
Million Man March, poetry and many other topics.
Encyclopaedia
Britannica's Guide to Black History
Encyclopaedia Britannica examines five centuries
of black heritage through five distinct time periods.
Selected Websites-Hispanic
Hispanic
Heritage
Biographies, holidays, music, and recommended links.
Latin
American / Hispanic Resources
Compiled by librarians, this list of links includes sites on
people, music, history, and current events.
Mundo
Latino
Spanish-language portal site for news, educational sites, chat
rooms, etc.
Selected Websites-Native Americans
American
Indian History and Culture
Articles and resources from Encyclopedia Smithsonian.
Bureau
of Indian Affairs
Official U.S. government site that includes links on programs
that assist American Indians; list of tribal leaders (federally-recognized
tribes); and tips on tracing ancestry.
National
Museum of the American Indian
Official website of this part of the Smithsonian Institution
includes information on exhibits and events, links, and highlights
from the collection.
Native
American Websites
Links to sites about language, art, history, archaeology and
social issues.
Storytellers:
Native American Authors Online
Native American literature, poetry and short stories, plus
informative links to traditional North American storytelling,
the myths and legends.
Virginia
Indians
Websites, museums, and books hand-chosen by Henrico Library
staff.
Selected Websites-Other Cultures
Asian,
Pacific Islander
Compiled by librarians, this list of links includes sites on
people, music, history, and current events.
European,
European-American
Compiled by librarians, this list of links includes sites on
people, music, history, and current events.
Middle
Eastern
Compiled by librarians, this list of links includes sites on
people, music, history, and current events.
U.S.
History, Geography and Population
United States government site with special interest areas:
African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian
Americans, and women in the U.S. Includes links for more information.
Selected Websites-State and Local History
Black
History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Exhibitions and lectures.
Henrico
Historical Society
Overview of county history, descriptions of each district,
and list of special events
Jamestown
Resources
Websites and books hand-chosen by Henrico Library staff.
The
Library of Virginia
Virginia’s official repository of historical documents
and books: a great starting point for genealogy or state and
local history projects. Research tips and catalogs available
online. The collection includes: historic government documents,
collections of letters, collections of photographs,
books, mostly on Virginia and southern history. Search
the catalog for microfilmed newspapers and microfilmed
court and tax records. See this
page if
you plan to go to the library for research.
Valentine
Richmond History Center
Richmond’s city history museum includes papers, books,
art, tools, photographs, etc. representing the entire Richmond
area. Read about research
in the collections, including Reading Room hours. Current
exhibitions.
Virginia
Historical Society
A privately funded collection of papers, art, photographs,
and documents related to Virginia’s history. Reading
Room: search collections online; note link at lower right
if you plan to go to the reading room. The
Story of Virginia: online version of an ongoing exhibition
on Virginia’s history. Dates
in Virginia History. Educational
resources: bibliographies, information for teachers, and
special tours.
