American Historical Association: The American Historical Association (AHA) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research. As the largest historical society in the United States, the AHA serves as the umbrella organization for historians working in every period and geographical area.

The American Promise: A Web site devoted to helping teachers bring democracy to life in their classrooms. Includes stories that bring the democratic system to life and lesson plans and ideas for the classroom on topics such as government, U.S. history, social studies, civics, economics, law, world history, and service learning.

Architect of the Capitol: An information resource developed and maintained by the Architect of the Capitol. Learn about the history of the Capitol building, including construction history, architectural features and historic places, works of art, and Architects of the Capitol.

The Association of Former Members of Congress: A nonprofit educational organization founded in 1970, promotes improved public understanding of the role of Congress and the importance of representative democracy as a system of government.

Center for Civic Education: A nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation dedicated to fostering the development of informed, responsible participation in civic life by citizens committed to values and principles fundamental to American constitutional democracy. Provides free instructional materials for teachers, curricular materials, publications, programs, and more.

Center on Congress:  Center on Congress at Indiana University.  The central mission of The Center on Congress is to help improve the public's understanding of Congress and to improve civic engagement.  It's website presents nonpartisan educational information through interactive simulations, video, and articles.

Historical Society of Washington, D.C.: The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., serves the city, its residents and visitors as an educational institution that promotes knowledge of the past for better understanding of the future. The Historical Society is devoted to making the history of the Washington metropolitan area and its people accessible and understandable to public audiences in order to achieve a sense of identity, place and pride in Washington for those who live and work here and for the nation as a whole.

Civnet: International resource for civic education and civil society. Published by CIVITAS (an international, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting civic education and civil society), Civnet provides teaching resources, including bibliographies, civics textbooks, lesson plans, syllabi, and more, great historic documents, a calendar of events, and links to other civic organizations.

Clerk of the House of Representatives: Find copies of bills and other House documents, historical information about the House of Representatives, and services provided by the Office of the Clerk. You'll also find a link to the new Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-1998.

Close Up Foundation: The nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan citizenship education organization, Close Up works to promote responsible and informed participation in the democratic process through a variety of educational programs, including sponsored trips for high school students and adults to Washington, D.C. This site provides civics resources, information about how to participate in Close Up programs, hot topics in government, how to evaluate Web sites, and more.

Cold War Museum: Learn more about the Cold War by visiting this educational site of the planned Cold War Museum. Online exhibits, a timeline, and educational programs are featured.

Congress.org: Developed by two Washington, D.C. public affairs firms, this site provides information on Members of Congress, committees, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, how the legislative process works, and legislation.

Congresslink: developed by The Dirksen Congressional Center, focuses on serving teachers and students in schools. It employs innovative, technology-based approaches to instruction and cutting-edge services for teachers that will enhance civic education in the schools. These resources are being designed in cooperation with teachers of American government, American history, and civics to address current trends toward student-centered, research-based, authentic curriculum. This site provides lesson topics and plans, student research activities, information on Congress, links to related Web sites, and more.

The National Constitution Center: An independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of, and appreciation for, the Constitution, its history, and its contemporary relevance, through an interactive, interpretive facility within Independence National Historical Park and a program of national outreach.

House Administrative Assistants Alumni Association

Howard Baker Center for Public Policy: The Baker Center develops programs and promotes research to further the public's knowledge of our system of governance, and highlights the citicial iportance of public service.

The John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress: The mission of the John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress is to increase the understanding of Congress—“the People’s Branch” of government— its role in making policy; its powers, processes and responsibilities. The Center’s bi-partisan work will be aimed at scholars, students, current and future public servants and the public. To realize our mission, the Center will conduct research, teach and hold public outreach events—such as symposia and conferences—and host policy addresses by members of Congress.

Kids.gov: A fun government site made especially for kids! Offers various games, links and activities designed to increase interest and knowledge about the United States Government.

Library of Congress: view exhibits, search their catalogs, locate the status of current bills, and learn about American history and culture.

National Archives: view online exhibits, search the archives, learn about genealogy, access the Digital Classroom, and more.

National Associaton for Olmsted Parks: learn more about the parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architect of the Capitol grounds, his sons and associates.

National Conference of State Societies: NCSS is a nonprofit and nonpartisan association of 56 state and territorial societies based in the National Capital region. Its collective mission is good will, and to celebrate the pride we all share in the ideals of the United States of America.

National Council for the Social Studies: The NCSS is the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education, engaging and supporting educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. This site provides information on teacher workshops, publications, the standards in education for social studies, and additional teaching resources.

National Register Travel Itinerary for Washington D.C.: The National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places welcomes you to discover Washington DC: A Guide to the Historic Neighborhoods and Monuments of Our Nation's Capital.

National Trust: The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded non-profit organization that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities.

Our Documents: Our Documents is a website that offers 100 milestone documents important to American history which help citizens become more informed about America’s diversity and unity, past and future, and goal to become a more perfect union.

Project Vote-Smart: Vote-Smart is a nonprofit, nonpartisan project designed to educate all potential voters on all candidates and issues. A person can check their legislative representative and see how he or she votes and what they voted on.

Smithsonian Institution: Link to any of the various museums, search by subject, obtain educational resources such as curricula and lesson plans, learn about events and activities, and view exhibits.

Supreme Court Historical Society: The Society, a private non-profit organization, is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the history of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Society accomplishes its mission by conducting educational programs, supporting historical research, publishing books, journals, and electronic materials, and by collecting antiques and artifacts related to the Court's history.

This Nation: A nonprofit website dedicated to providing factual unbiased information about the American Government. It also offers information on processes of government and offers a complete American Government textbook online.

Thomas at the Library of Congress: The Library of Congress's comprehensive guide to Congress. Search major legislation, committee reports, bill summaries and statuses, floor schedules and proceedings, the Congressional Record, and roll call votes, and learn about rules and the legislative process.

United States Department of Justice: Kid's site on the court system for information on how new technology is changing police techniques. Also an interesting site for information on the FBI and the ten most wanted people in America. Provides resources for parents and teachers, as well.

United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate: learn about Congress, the Senate, pending legislation, and committees; to learn how to contact your Congressperson or Senator; and much more.

U.S. House of Representative Educational Resources: Provides information on how the legislative process works, a definition of terms, and historical documents.

USinfo.state.gov: This site contains information about the United States and its involvement overseas. The website’s resources include a foreign media reaction to America policies and a way to check misinformation about the government.

Vinnie Ream: To learn more about the talented nineteenth-century woman artist who sculpted the acclaimed statue of Abraham Lincoln that is located in the Capitol Rotunda, visit this site based on the definitive biography A Labor of Love: The Life and Art of Vinnie Ream.

Washington Walks: Provides visitors to the Nation's Capital with licensed, knowledgeable guides to introduce you to the stories and sites found in the many beautiful and fascinating areas of Washington, D.C.

White House Historical Association: Learn about the history of the White House, obtain tour information, and view journal articles from White House History

White House's Home Page: E-mail the President, learn about the Federal Government, link to Federal services, and more.