History
Pea Ridge National Military Park
The most celebrated event in American history is the Civil War. Each year, thousands of people dress up in period costumes and reenact popular battles. […]
History
The North-West Mounted Police
The North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) was formed in 1873 to administer law and order in the Northwest Territories (present day Alberta and Saskatchewan). The Mounties, […]
The Pacific Fur Company
The Pacific Fur Company was founded in 1810 for the purpose of exploiting the fur resources of the Pacific Northwest. Half of the stock in […]
First Nations Artifacts (Photo Diary)
The Fort-Museum of the North West Mounted Police in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada has a building dedicated to First Nations artifacts. Fort Macleod was first […]
The Civil War and Indians in Arizona
In some parts of the country, such as Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), the Civil War divided Indian nations with some joining the Union forces and […]
The Smithsonian and the Indians in the 19th Century
In 1846, Congress created the Smithsonian Institution to fulfill the terms of the will of James Smithson. The Smithsonian was given custody of all federal […]
Explaining Indians in the 19th Century
During the nineteenth century the concept of the museum-its form, structure, and purpose-evolved. Museums began as simply cabinets of curiosities which were often glass-fronted cabinets […]
American Indian Voting Rights
During the first part of the twentieth century, American Indians were granted citizenship by Congressional action on several different occasions. While citizenship is often felt […]
The Nez Perce In Canada
On October 5, 1877, following six days of siege by American army troops and artillery known as the Battle of the Bear Paw, Nez Perce […]
Indian Prophets, 1800-1850
Whenever cultures are under stress, from things such as illness, warfare, and rapid social change, there are often individuals who report having visions of the […]