The information provided in these timelines is linked to a timeline window that presents a short paragraph describing the event and its historical significance. This consists of six photographs from the highlighted time period, compared with six photographs taken from the same locations today. They are designed to be quick and easy introductions to the time period and the community studied. They can also be used for photo analysis skills review. Users are granted a unique look into the interior of a mill ruin and its surrounding area.
Teachers have many opportunities to use the site in their classroom.
Detailed instructions and suggestions are provided. The Teachers section of the site allows educators to access lesson plans, an overview section describing the site and its uses for teachers, student materials including downloadable worksheets and keys, an introductory lesson about using primary sources, and a teacher registration page. Registration is optional for this site. Many students and teachers do not have experience working with primary sources in the classroom. This section gives teachers a short introductory lesson to help their students understand the definition of a primary source and how primary sources can be used in the classroom.