BROOKLYN:
Brooklyn in the Civil War
http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/civilwar/
The Brooklyn Public Library brings you an exciting way to learn about Brooklyn’s role in the civil war. Explore the interactive map and timeline to gather the facts. (HD)
Brooklyn Expedition: Brooklyn
http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/brooklyn
Go to “Brooklyn History” off of the home page and you’ll find behind-the-scenes information about how a 300-year-old Dutch farmhouse was used, the family history of the Brooklyn Bridge, and how the Brooklyn Museum’s building has changed over time. (JF)
NEW YORK CITY:
Big Apple History Timeline
http://pbskids.org/bigapplehistory/life/index-flash.html
Click the timeline, brought to you by PBS, to learn about the important events that made our city what it is today. Travel from 1870 to 1994. (HD)
Big Apple History Activities
http://pbskids.org/bigapplehistory/activities/index.html
Try a variety of activities; brought to you by PBS, to discover all there is to know about Big Apple History. Activities cover a wide range of topics including “Coming to America” and “New York Living.” (HD)