About the U.S.
American Holidays
Columbus Day
This day commemorates Italian navigator Christopher Columbus' landing in the New World on October 12, 1492. Most nations of the Americas observe this holiday on October 12, but in the United States, annual observances take place on the second Monday in October. The major celebration of the day takes place in New York City, which holds a huge parade each year.
Background
- Columbus and the Age of Discovery
- Columbus Navigation Homepage
- Today in History: Columbus Day (Library of Congress)
Texts/Documents
Exhibits
For Kids
- Columbus Day (Holiday Zone)
- Just Where Was Columbus? (InfoPlease.com)
- Seeds of Change Garden(Smithsonian Institution)
Teacher Resources
- Columbus Day Resources. Education Planet
- Other Worlds: The Voyage of Columbus. Lesson Plan (National Endowment for the Humanities)
More Links
- Christopher Columbus: Internet Resources for His Life and Times
- Columbus Link Page
- Yahoo! Holidays and Observance: Columbus Day
