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 ere are some tasks that really put the "story" into history!
A variety of Flash and Quicktime activities have been created to help introduce that most fascinating aspect of history—people. Check out artifacts in 3D, read handwritten documents with ease, hear words spoken 150 years ago, examine an old watercolor painting up close for clues, and explore the trappings of rank and power!
Most of these activities require either the Macromedia Flash or Apple Quicktime plug-in, so if you don't have that capability installed, be sure to download the software for free at the sites below:
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INSTANT TRANSCRIBER
Have you ever tried to read an old letter or document? It can be terribly frustrating. That's why we have the Instant Transcriber, an almost magical tool that allows you to view that old handwriting as typewritten pages! This is a collection that we'll be adding to often, so be sure to come back for more.
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
The Stevens' Treaty Tour of 1855 involved a lot of people, both Native and Euro-Americans. In Their Own Words shows your the faces of some of the key participants of the Walla Walla Council, and gives you a glimpse into their minds as well.
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THE SPIN GALLERY
A growing collection of artifacts to view in the round, and 360 ° views of History Museum galleries.
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WHERE IN TIME IS ISAAC STEVENS?
Follow the career of a very famous Washingtonian by investigating artifacts and images.
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