Online History Resources
Want to learn more? Try following the links on this page.
Lewis and Clark
PBS
Online: Lewis and Clark
Enter the world of Lewis and Clark and the rest of the Corps of Discovery with
searchable journals, maps, timelines, and games.
Discovering Lewis and Clark
Interactive Web site providing an overview of the journey of Lewis and Clark,
including journal excerpts.
Lewis and Clark FAQ
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Lewis and Clark.
Jefferson's Letter
Read President Jefferson's letter of commission to Meriwether Lewis.
THE OREGON TRAIL
The
West
The West is a PBS documentary series. It is a story of conquest, of competing
promises and competing visions of the land. Many peoples laid claim to the West,
and many played a part in settling it.
All About the Oregon Trail
This Web site is brought to you by teachers Mike Trinklein and Steve Boettcher,
creators of The Oregon Trail, the award-winning documentary film. Enjoy
the adventure! (If you are a teacher, don't miss the free online teacher's
guide)
Museums
Lane
County Historical Museum
See an Oregon Trail covered wagon, a stagecoach, a 1908 Model T Ford, a pioneer
living room and kitchen, displays of early logging and blacksmithing equipment,
and tools used by Native Americans and early settlers. The museum also houses
an archives and research library.
Springfield
Museum
The Springfield Museum pays homage to the strong men and women who built Springfield.
There are seven learning centers about the Kalapuya people, the railroad, the
timber industry, daily life, historic preservation, agriculture and the Millrace.
MUSE:
Museums of Lane County
Museums, arboreta, science centers, planetariums, art centers, and historical
sites in Lane County
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center features interactive displays and hands-on
learning opportunities for children of all ages including an archaeological
dig for making discoveries, a keelboat model that must be carefully loaded
to prevent capsizing, and trunks of Lewis and Clark era clothing for kids
to try on.
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
This Oregon Coast museum established in 1935 now contains more than 35,000
artifacts.
Smithsonian
The national museum for American history.