Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

To channel your child's revolutionary ambitions, introduce her to the political process, and encourage her to campaign for her cause!

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

This Veterans Day, teach your kid about Remembrance Day and create a wreath of red poppies to honor the brave soldiers who died serving their countries.

This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

The Declaration of Independence set forth inspiring ideals of liberty. If your kid had the chance today, would she sign the Declaration?

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

Here's a list of suggestions for parents on how to whet your child's political appetite.

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

This science fair project idea studies the differences in gender perception between people.