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Early 20th Century History (Teaching with Historic Places)

Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) uses historic places in National Parks and in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. Here you’ll find place-based educational resources relating to early-20th century history.

Discover more resources at the Teaching with Historic Places homepage.

  • Brick commercial building.
    Dayton Aviation

    Discover the early influences that inspired the Wright brothers as inventors.

  • Students in front of school.
    The Rosenwald Schools

    Discover how community activism and a partnership between a white businessman and a leading black educator built 5,000 schools.

  • Photo of air base.
    Floyd Bennett Field

    Learn about the vital role played by naval aviators delivering aircraft to combat-bound units in the Pacific during WWII.

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    Last updated: December 5, 2023