What is it?
Smithsonian's History Explorer is a Web site created by the National Museum of American History in partnership with the Verizon Foundation to offer free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history.

Who will find it useful?
K-12 teachers and students, afterschool program providers, families, and individuals interested in lifelong learning.

What makes Smithsonian’s History Explorer unique?
Its resources focus on learning history by "reading" objects for the stories they hold about the nation and its many peoples. Learning activities feature objects selected from the more than 3 million items in the Museum's collections, and draw on the expertise of the Museum's renowned curatorial staff.

How can I get involved?
Participate in Smithsonian's History Explorer online community of self-directed learners—both inside and outside the classroom. Visit our blog to interact with Museum staff others in a dialog about American history and its connections to our lives today.
To share an idea or to be considered for inclusion in focus or evaluation groups, send an email to: thinkfinity@si.edu

When will Smithsonian's History Explorer be available?
The site launches on September 15th, 2008. The address is http://historyexplorer.americanhistory.si.edu. All of our educational resources plus many other free, first rate learning materials can also be found on thinkfinity.org. Use the RSS feed on the Smithsonian's History Explorer web site to be notified when new American History resources become available.