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on 7/26/09 7:36 AM, Christopher Sperling at [log in to unmask]
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> I will be teaching a survey course in U.S. History to 1877 in fall. I am
> considering assigning a project for students to assess a public history
> experience (historic houses, battlefields, volunteer w/a public archeology
> program, etc.) and thought of websites that provided enough material to equate
> with physically visiting a location. I realized that my "recommended" list is
> heavily weighted to the Middle Atlantic, because of my familiarity with the
> regional history and historic archeology.
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> In an effort for geographic diversity, can anyone recommend favorite web
> sites, appropriate for such a class assignment?
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> Thanks in advance.
> Chris
Chris - Make sure Gunston Hall, former home of George Mason in Virginia is
on your list. It's in Middle Atlantic, but not one of more visited sites
(overshadowed somewhat by nearby Mount Vernon and Civil War sites). Their
web site is extensive including links to architectural survey of house, many
transcribed regional probate inventories, and use of archaeology to better
reconstruct associated garden. I know this could cause storm of protest,
but it might be my candidate for single most stunning 18th century Georgian
house in country. I probably shouldn't have said that....
joe dent
American University
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