March 4, 2013
by Joanne Riley
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Brooklyn Visual Heritage. The “Tech Info” section of this well-executed project provides helpful details of the platforms, formats and specs used by the three partnering institutions: the Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Public Library. The details are … Continue reading
June 14, 2009
by Joanne Riley
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Doing History is a “fun introduction to local history” where visitors can learn about the letters, diaries, maps, and cemeteries that tell the stories of the people who once lived in towns like yours.” Shared via AddThis
June 14, 2009
by Joanne Riley
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The Flow of History is a history education network for Vermont and New Hampshire communities along the Connecticut River watershed.
June 4, 2009
by Joanne Riley
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The City of Boston’s Historic Burying Grounds Initiative website displays histories of the 16 burying grounds it manages, with ability to search historic headstones and gravestone iconography. Historic Burying Grounds Initiative Boston’s historic cemeteries are important examples of the City’s … Continue reading
September 13, 2007
by Joanne Riley
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A map mashup tool that lets you combine two maps and fade in and out between them. Great stuff! See this example of modern Roman streets, with overlay of the Roman Forum, and dream of the local history possibilities: