A grab and go resource designed by and for Washington history teachers designed to pull up specific HistoryLink resources that answer essential inquiries.
This resource list is designed to empower primary school history educators by seamlessly connecting curriculum themes and student inquiries with the rich content and primary sources of HistoryLink articles.
This resource list is designed to empower secondary history educators by seamlessly connecting curriculum themes and student inquiries with the rich content and primary sources of HistoryLink articles.
HistoryLink’s civics resources focus on Washington state-specific examples of local governance, tribal sovereignty, and civic engagement. These resources empower students to understand the practical applications of civics and engage with the ongoing dialogues surrounding governance and civic responsibility in their own communities.
Tailored to align with each year’s National History Day theme, this curated collection of HistoryLink resources offers access to a wealth of primary and secondary sources, including historical articles, photographs, and documents. By navigating HistoryLink’s extensive encyclopedia, students can discover compelling local stories and sources from Washington-based archives and libraries relevant to their chosen topics.
HistoryLink curriculum materials complement Washington state social studies curricula. These materials cover a wide range of topics and offer a variety of lessons for K-12 students. A number include primary sources, as well as activities to help students explore the role of historians in helping people understand how events and people have shaped Washington’s history.
Reference these dates in history on the day of your lesson.
Seattle Kraken play their first home game, a 4-2 loss to Vancouver, on October 23, 2021.
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Bruce Springsteen rocks with local tavern band at Seattle’s Old Timer’s Cafe on October 23, 1980.
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Seattle’s KING-TV cancels Joseph McCarthy’s scheduled speech on October 23, 1952.
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Air travel from Seattle to New York in just 56 hours begins at Boeing Field on October 23, 1929.
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Larrabee State Park is established on October 23, 1915.
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NAACP, Seattle Branch, is founded on October 23, 1913.
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Walla Walla & Columbia River Railroad is completed from Wallula to Walla Walla on October 23, 1875.
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