81. America's West - Development & History The history and Development of the american West. the Santa Fe trail, theOregon trail, the Mormon Pioneer trail, the Pony Express Route, the Overland http://www.americanwest.com/

Archaeology Cowboys Critters Emigration ... Transportation A CELEBRATION OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT... We are all Pioneers . . . . . . Pathfinders on the Trails of Old and New Frontiers . . . A Presentation of the History and Development of the American West! From the Frontier and Pioneer days of the Wild West, to today's Modern West. Featuring: Westward Expansion, Western Trails, America's Freedom Documents, Cowboys, Indians, Native Americans, Pioneers, Trappers, Scouts, Gunslingers (the whole dang blang shootin' match is heah, bucko!) The stagecoach has arrived! New goods are available for home decoration or gift giving, so... click here to take a look at a variety of Western gift ideas Search AmericanWest for a topic. Definition of The West These are the 22 Western States that form the American West (west of the Mississippi River). AmericanWest AWARDS Our Banner Exchange page. Stories by AW's Visitors. Reviews and Comments from visitors to the site. American Westward Expansion Native American Tribes and Nations Native Americans' "CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE", your one-stop source for in-depth and extensive information on Native Americans, covering the past, the present and the future. There are also stories on famous Indian Chiefs and many 19th century pictures. Many Home Pages for Native American Nations, Organizations, Institutions and Individuals. Many information sources are from the Government and there are possibilities to contact Representatives directly via email. European Emigration As an example of European mass emigration to America propelling the expansion westward during the 19th century, the Swedish case is rather typical. Explained are the reasons for leaving the

82. Oregon Trail Diaries And Emigrant Biographies Browse biographies and diaries of families that traveled the oregon trail. Also includes biographical sketches of Africanamerican pioneers and settlers. http://www.endoftheoregontrail.org/biomenu.html

Emigrant Narratives and Biographies If you would like to suggest additions or corrections to this page, drop us a line at info@endoftheoregontrail.org . Family historians are welcome to nominate their emigrant ancestors as a potential Pioneer Family of the Month, as well. The artifacts, photographs, and biographical records included in the Pioneer Family of the Month exhibits at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center come from the descendants of the overlanders themselves. The images included in the online versions of our Pioneer Family of the Month exhibits appear courtesy of the families involved, with the exception of the Richard and America Bogle family, for which credit belongs to the Oregon Historical Society. Pioneer Families of the Month July/August 1996 - Matheny and Hewitt families September 1996 - William and Margaret Lieuallen October 1996 - Frederick and Dora Keil November 1996 - Gabriel and Sarah Trullinger December 1996/January 1997 - William and Susan Vaughan February 1997 - Richard and America Bogle March 1997 - Harrison and Lavina Wright April 1997 - Elkanah and Mary Walker May 1997 - Pierre and Catherine Pambrun June 1997 - Jon and Nancy Baker July 1997 - Joseph and Virginia Meek August 1997 - Allphin and McClain families September 1997 - James and Mary Jory October 1997 - Reuben and Hannah Coyle November 1997 - Elijah and Catherine Oliver December 1997/January 1998 - The Lemons Family February 1998 - Courtney Meade Walker March 1998 - David and Louisa Lenox April 1998 - The Boone Family May 1998 -

83. American West - Frontier Trails FRONTIER TRAILS A Brief history The american Dream - National oregon/CaliforniaTrail. Pony Express Information (AMWEST) http://www.americanwest.com/trails/

FRONTIER TRAILS - A Brief History The Old Spanish Trail The National Oregon/California Trail Center The American Dream - National Oregon/California Trail Pony Express Information (AMWEST) The Gothenburg Pony Express Station (AMWEST) XP Pony Express Home Station The Interactive Santa Fe Trail - This is a great page with many links The Oregon Trail (AMWEST) The Mormon Pioneer Trail (AMWEST) The Oregon Trail , the Wagon Train of 1843 - Lots of links Movies made on the subject Hollywood-style. Some are listed directly on the trail pages. The ones listed here feature the actor Tex Ritter. Arizona Trail (1943) Lone Star Trail (1943) The Old Chisholm Trail (1943) Ridin' The Cherokee Trail (1941) ... Red River (1948) - Several trails - , John Wayne Return to the AmericanWest Frontier Transportation Page. Return to the AmericanWest Home Page.

84. The Overland Trail Main Page--Last Updated 12/07/02 More than 350 linksFrom the Applegate trail to oregon Via Antartica! Links tothe Overland trail More than 300 sites here on western history, trails, http://www.over-land.com/

THE OVERLAND TRAIL An Official Millennium Trail The Concord Coach Page Search Overland Trail powered by FreeFind Virginia Dale Stage Station in Danger! Your support is needed now! THE OVERLAND TRAIL An official Millennium Trail. Special Millennium Celebration Book Available Looking at the Overland Trail, the Route and the Ride Clickable Map of the Overland Trail: (Julesburg to Fort Bridger) The Concord Coach Page The Concord Coach Gallery Looking Back: Trappers, Mountain Men and Indians On The Trail Stations, Stops, and Landmarks Along The Overland Trail Stage Drivers and Other Employees , and also Messengers On the Overland Stage Line Virginia Dale, Colorado Site of remarkably intact stage station. Personalities Along the Overland Trail Links to other pages about... December 2002 Spotlight of the Month: The Interactive Santa Fe Trail Homepage This website has been growing over the years, and it's really over-whelming! There's more to discover each time you visit iteverything related to the Santa Fe Trail. The history of the trail, of course, but also traveling the trail today, complete with maps and exploring the trail on-line, and current events along the trail. There are links to online books, book reviews, and maps about the trail, and also reading lists, and bibliographies. Another section deals with people on the trail, and their genealogies. Be sure to check out the Santa Fe Trail "Who's Who" which includes links to William Becknell (Father of the Santa Fe Trail), Josiah Gregg, and other more recent folks along the trail, including a "first person" account of travel on the trail provided by the g-grandson of the pioneer.

85. Oregon Trail History history of the old west including information on overland trails, stage routes,railroads, mining geology, native americans and other historical figures. http://www.frontiertrails.com/oldwest/oregontrail.htm

Enter your email address, click the 'Join List' button, receive our newsletters, current events, free giveaways and more!! The Oregon Trail byTodd Underwood The Oregon Trail migration, more correctly known as the Oregon-California Trail migration, is one of the most important events in American History. The Oregon-California trail was a 2,170 mile route from Missouri to Oregon and California that enabled the migrating of the early pioneers to the western United States. The first emigrants to make the trip were Marcus and Narcissa Whitman who made the trip in 1836. However, the first mass migration did not occur until 1843 when approximately 1000 pioneers made the journey at one time. This trail was the only feasible land route for settlers to get to the West Coast. From 1843 until 1869 when the first transcontinental railroad was completed, there were over 500,000 people who made the trip in covered wagons pulled by mule and oxen. Some went all the way to Oregon to farm and others went to California to search for gold. The trip usually took 4-6 months by wagon traveling 15 miles a day whereas the only other route to the west, by sea, took a full year.

86. The Idaho Department Of Parks And Recreation - Three Island Crossing State Park An exhibit area that traces the history of the first Americans to Euroemigrationto present day oregon trail history and Education Center, 208.366.2394 http://www.idahoparks.org/parks/three_island_center.html

state parks a to z reservations group facilities parks calendar ... search Directions I-84 Glenns Ferry Exit. Location Map Hours: Fall/ Winter The Three Island History and Education Center is open 9 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Sunday. To arrange f or student group weekday visitation call for dates and reservations. Admission FREE! A $4 per vehicle park entry is required. Groups Call 20 2394 for student group appointments and reservations and about reserving our conference room for business meetings, receptions, family reunions, club gatherings, etc. Oregon Trail Links Oregon/California Trail Center Massacre Rocks State Park Oregon Trail History and Education Center Three Island Crossing State Park , where Oregon Trail settlers and Native Americans crossed the Snake River, offers a trail to the past with its new Oregon Trail History and Education Center. The Center made its debut in 2000 and has become a prime attraction for tourists visiting Three Island Crossing State Park in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. The 10,000 square foot facility tells a story about two very different cultures brought together at the Three Island Crossing on the Oregon Trail. It reveals how pioneers and Native Americans met the challenges of an expanding nation and the importance of the Three Island Ford.

87. IMA Hero: Reading Program American Trails The first american to explore the Santa Fe trail in 1806. Read more oregon trailHistory Library (End of the oregon trail) http://www.imahero.com/readingprogram/march2003.html

Home Collection Reading Program American Trails Subject for March, 2003: American Trails Natchez Trace Santa Fe Trail Oregon Trail Chisholm Trail The Natchez Trace (Cornerstones of Freedom) More Information at Natchez Trace in Depth What I Learned Section 1 Answer the Following Questions: 1. The Natchez Trace runs between which two locations? a) Nashville and Natchez b) Missouri and New Mexico c) Missouri and Oregon d) San Antonio and Abilene a) Nashville and Natchez. Read more 2. Is the Natchez Trace located east or west of the Mississippi River? East of the Mississippi River. Read more 3. True or False: In 1783, the United States gained control of Natchez, Mississippi, after defeating Britain in the American Revolution. True.

88. IMA Hero: Reading Program Oregon Trail The oregon trail was started long before Europeans and Americans explored thePacific Northwest. oregon trail history Library (End of the oregon trail) http://www.imahero.com/readingprogram/trailoregon.html

Home Collection Reading Program American Trails Oregon Trail The Oregon Trail (Cornerstones of Freedom) What I Learned Section 1 Answer the Following Questions: 1. The Oregon Trail runs between which two locations? a) Nashville and Natchez b) Missouri and New Mexico c) Missouri and Oregon d) San Antonio and Abilene c) Missouri and Oregon. The Oregon Trail runs from east to west between Missouri and Astoria, Oregon. In the early 1800's Indian tribes and white fur trappers (called mountain men) lived in the Oregon country. This area covered about 500,000 square miles. It included today's states of Washington and Oregon, and it stretched almost to Alaska. At one time, Russia and Spain held claims to the territory. By the 1830's, only the United States and Great Britain tried to control this area. The Oregon Trail was used to travel from the East to the Oregon country. The Oregon Trail was started long before Europeans and Americans explored the Pacific Northwest. For hundreds of years, Indians created footpaths to cross mountains and follow rivers. The European and American explorers connected the different paths to create the 2,000 mile Oregon Trail. It took about six months to travel from Missouri to Oregon.

89. Webb Research Group Publishers - Oregon Trail Among the 16 books we offer here that concern the oregon trail, foremost for history of the oregon Coast Unique oregon trail Diaries and history http://www.pnorthwestbooks.com/docs/or_trail.html

The Magnificent Oregon Trail Among the 16 books we offer here that concern the Oregon Trail, foremost for researchers are the direct transcriptions of six original diaries of pioneers who sought new homes and lives in the west. Editor Bert Webber did not change anything, but only inserts parenthetical clarifications where needed. To better see what the diarists were writing about, photographs of prime geological sites the pioneers mention have been added. Each diary is provided with a map, bibliography, index and some have genealogies. Three diaries by women, three by men. (The Beeson diary is especially interesting: written by a teenager getting ready for the trip, the trip itself, and then getting settled in Oregon. The "getting ready" is seldom found in overland diaries, thus making Beeson a unique and significant find.) The Oregon Trail Diary of Twin Sisters The unabridged Diary with Introduction and Contemporary comments by Bert Webber Twin sisters, with their husbands, set out to seek new lives in Oregon. In keeping their overland diary, the sisters took turns, at odd intervals, with the writing. Uniqueness of this diary is that it was written by twins and in our printing, every time the writer changes we announce the name of the writer and use a different type style. 86p. 5½x8½. Pictures

90. The Pioneers And America S Early Westward Movement, The Key People oregon trail history America West The oregon trail oregon trail Wagons RollWestward People Important to the oregon trail http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Pioneers.html

ReferenceResources:Pioneers/WestwardExpansion Reference Resources: Pioneers / Westward Expansion History Search Engine HistoryBuff : Search for resources and information about the Pioneers Westward Expansion America's West - Development and History: Easy-to-understand information, Links include Old West, Transportation, Expansion Trails, Lewis and Clark, The Battle of the Alamo, Wells Fargo, Robberies, and Gunslinger, Mountain Men, Fur Traders, Western Forts, Images from the Old West Jump Back in Time: Western Expansion and Reform Facts and information about the Pioneers and Westward Expansion Outline of Westward Expansion: On outline of inks to information about westward expansion Pioneering the Upper Midwest : Portrays the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century through first-person accounts, biographies, promotional literature, local histories, ethnographic and antiquarian texts, colonial archival documents, and other works 1846: Portrait of the Nation: Historical Information; photographs

91. Clackamas County History And Genealogy Clackamas County, oregon, history (18001900) and genealogy (1814 to date) on the Clackamas County is home to the traditional End of the oregon trail http://www.usgennet.org/alhnorus/ahorclak/

Welcome Home....... Clackamas County is home to the traditional End of the Oregon Trail Abernethy Green and to Oregon Citythe first capital of Oregon Territory and the cradle of American government in the Northwest. As the site of some of the earliest settlements in Oregon, Clackamas represents a fascinating subject for historians and a rich source for genealogists. Choose a topic to discover Clackamas County's exciting past or to explore family history in the county's records: AT THE END OF THE TRAIL - an illustrated, narrative timeline for the years 1800-1900 follows a short story about the home made by fur traders, missionaries, and pioneers who arrived on the Oregon Trail. CLACKAMAS COUNTY HISTORY places to visit in the county, historical markers, cities, maps, bibliography and links to favorite web sites about pioneers, the Barlow Road and Oregon history. CLACKAMAS COUNTY GENEALOGY - includes information about the county's changing borders and population plus links to county libraries and societies, lists of pioneers, censuses, cemeteries, land claims, probate records and more. THE FIRST PEOPLE OF CLACKAMAS -about the history and traditional cultures of the Clackamas, Kalapuya, and Molalla people.

92. Oregon Pioneers oregon history and oregon Pioneers features information on early explorers, furtraders, missionaries, NW Indians, wagon train lists, oregon trail Pioneers. http://www.oregonpioneers.com/ortrail.htm

THE OREGON TERRITORY AND ITS PIONEERS Selected as a 1998 American Local History Network Winner Recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Service Award presented by OCTA for contribution to Trail Preservation Welcome to Oregon! This site focuses on the pioneers of the Oregon Territory up to and including 1855. I welcome any additional information you may want to contribute on an ancestor and will list as a researcher anyone interested in a particular family. As you will note, the page is broken down into 4 sections. The first section is called THE JOURNEY. It contains information on preparing for the journey and information on the trail. The second section, THE SETTLING OF OREGON contains the history and background of the Oregon Territory. The third section contains EMIGRANT LISTS and is a compilation of information [including pioneer lists by year of emigration] extracted from a variety of sources. The fourth section is devoted to RESEARCHING THE PIONEERS and provides links to research and historic sites that may be of interest. If you have a pioneer ancestor that came to the Oregon Territory prior to Feb 14, 1859, you might want to consider joining

93. Oregon Trail Students read about the history of the oregon trail, Students learn aboutthe Native Americans along the route and how they felt about the migration http://www.pineriver.k12.mi.us/ms/otrail/ot.htm

94. Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Trail And Pony Express Trail Historical M Wagon ruts from the oregon trail still exist today. oregon trail history is afascination part of our country s heritage. Click here for an oregon trail map http://www.casperwyoming.info/trails_center.html

Click here for our current special! Things To Do National Historic Trails Center l Professional Sports l Rodeo l Western Fun l Night Life Shopping l Dining l Other National Historic Trails Center 1501 N. Poplar, I25 at Exit 189 www.wy.blm.gov/nhtic The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center is one of Wyoming's finest museums. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, the interpretive center allows the visitor to experience what pioneer life was like for the early emigrants traveling on the Oregon Trail California Trail Mormon Trail , Bozeman Trail, Bridger Trail and Pony Express Trail . The interpretive center features four outdoor kiosks, an entrance designed to resemble the curved top of a covered wagon, and visitors can experience a unique piece of western history as they sit in a wagon and view a simulated crossing of the North Platte River. The highlight of the center is an award-winning audiovisual presentation illustrating the lives and times of early pioneers, including the Native American history of that era. The National Historical Trails Interpretive Center is a must see for all those interested in pioneer life and our nation's westward expansion.

95. OREGON HISTORY New oregon trail, oregon history, main routes in the United States, sectionsof the oregon trail had been used by the Native Americans and trappers. http://www.neworegontrail.com/history.htm

OREGON HISTORY h o m e e - m a i l Here is a short version of Oregon History. For a more detailed look at Oregon's past, Oregon History Narrative offers much additional information. Oregon County Map Oregon Topographical County Map Oregon Highway Map Indians came to Oregon at least 10,000 years ago and included the BANNOCK, CHINOOK, KLAMATH, MODOC, and NEZ PERCE tribes. The Indians changed the landscape drastically in many areas, burning the forests and grasslands in order to attract game. The coast Indians had the most stable economy, depending heavily on abundant salmon, various shellfish, seals, and an occasional stranded whale. Tribes in the interior were hunters and gatherers. The first European fur traders, even before Lewis and Clark, were welcomed by the Indians for the trinkets,tools, guns, and whiskey they provided; but the Indians resented the arrival of perm anent settlers, and many battles were fought before the Indians were subdued and placed on reservations. Many ships touched the Oregon coast in the late 1700s and early 1800s, but these contacts provided little information about the interior. From 1805 to 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark made the first land exploration to the Northwest Territory. Although they visited only the Columbia River and a small part of the northwestern coast, they gleaned much information about the remainder of the state from friendly Indians. Their report created much excitement in the eastern United States, including the halls of Congress, and among fur traders who had previously trapped and traded in the Rocky Mountain region. Americans began to think of taking possession of this distant land, and Great Britain was also interested. In 1811, Astoria was founded as a fur-trading station by John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company, and the Hudson's Bay Company soon began to trap and trade in the area.

96. Digital History Digital history enhances history teaching and research through primary sources, Oil Industry OPEC Oil Crisis Open Door Policy oregon trail http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/encyclopedia/encyclopedia.cfm

Encyclopedia of American History A B C D ... Z Please note: These articles are from other sites and are not under the control of Digital History. Each link will open in a new window. Close that window to return to this page. A Ableman v. Booth Abolitionist Movement Abortion Abstract Expressionism ... Back to Top B Bacton's Rebellion Baker v. Carr Ballinger-Pinchot Controversy Balloon-Frame House ... Back to Top C Camp David Accord Canada-U.S. Relations Caribbean-U.S. Relations Carpetbaggers ... Back to Top D Dance Dartmouth College v. Woodward D-Day Declaration of Independence ... Back to Top E Economic Growth Education Elections Electoral College ... Back to Top F Fair Deal Family Farmers' Alliance Fashion and Style ... Fletcher v. Peck

97. AbfiMagazine.com - History - Oregon Trail Here lies a description of the history of the oregon trail from past The trek to oregon was the road to the dreams of many Americans in the mid-1800s. http://www.abfimagazine.com/history/data/oregontrail.htm

Shopping AbsoluteFacts.com E-Commerce Free Downloads ... Great Quotes Oregon Trail Across the Great Divide: Robert Stuart And The Discovery Of The Oregon Trail by Laton McCartney In the heroic tradition of Stephen Ambrose's Undaunted Courage comes the story of Robert Stuart and his trailblazing discovery of the Oregon Trail. Lewis and Clark had struggled across the high Rockies in present-day Montana and Idaho, but their route had been too perilous for wagon trains to follow. Then, six years after the Corps of Discovery returned from the Pacific, Stuart found the route that would make westward migration possible. Setting out in 1812 on the return trip from establishing John Jacob Astor's fur trading post at Astoria on the Oregon Coast, Stuart and six companions traveled from west to east for more than 3,000 grueling miles by canoe, horseback, and ultimately by foot, following the mountains south until they came upon the one gap in the 3,000-mile-long Rocky Mountain chain that was passable by wagon. Situated in southwest Wyoming between the southern extremes of the Wind River Range and the Antelope Hills, South Pass was a direct route with access to water leading from the Missouri River to the Rockies. Stuart and his traveling party were the first white men to traverse what would become the gateway to the Far West and the Oregon Trail. In the decades to come, an estimated 300,000 emigrants followed the corridor Stuart blazed on their way to the fertile farmlands of the Willamette Valley and the goldfields of California.

98. Oregon.com - Oregon History Online guide to oregon history, including state facts, Portland culture, Did you know The oregon trail is the longest of the overland routes used in the http://www.oregon.com/history/oregon_history.cfm

Home Oregon Historical Markers Recent markers tell their tales through panels of colorful text and graphics mounted on cedar frames and posts. Old and new markers not only tell the stories of Oregon, they reflect the changing perspective of Oregon history. The Oregon Trail Take a trip back in time to 1792 and experience the hardships and triumphs of the Oregon Trail pioneers. Find maps, timelines, and stories of our first encounters with Native Americans. The Heritage Tree Program is the first state-sponsored heritage tree program in the country, designed to increase public awareness of the important contribution of trees to Oregon's history and the significant role they play in the quality of our daily life. Visit Oregon.com's photo gallery to view pictures that represent Oregon's History and Heritage.

99. Teaching US History - United States History Teaching Resources - Academic Info An annotated directory of Internet resources on the history of America. A good example of a K12 class webpage on the oregon trail. http://www.academicinfo.net/histusteach.html

Academic Info Teaching U.S. History - Directory of Online Educational Resources on Teaching American History Home Search Index Contact ... U.S. Teaching Education Teaching History U.S. Academic Info History Bookstore A growing collection of titles most at 40 to 80% off list prices. PBS - Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson Companion website to the January 2005 film by Ken Burns. "Jack Johnson — the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World, whose dominance over his white opponents spurred furious debates and race riots in the early 20th century..." Sections include: About the Film ; Rebel of the Progressive Era ; Sparring ; The Fight of the Century ; Knockout ; Ghost in the House ; For Teachers [study guide for high school students]. Africans in America "America's journey through slavery is presented in four parts. For each era, you'll find a historical Narrative, a Resource Bank of images, documents, stories, biographies, and commentaries, and a Teacher's Guide for using the content of the Web site and television series in U.S. history courses." - PBS Online American Centuries...view from New England

100. EDSITEment - Lesson Plan learned about the pioneer experience on the oregon trail In order to givestudents a feeling for the period of history they are about to enter, http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=277

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