Columbus Day

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Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday commemorating the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492. Columbus Day was celebrated on October 12 from 1934 until 1970. Since 1971, the day has been celebrated on the second Monday in October.

Web Sites

• Christopher Columbus
• The Mariners' Museum
  

Web Sites For Kids

• BBC

Catalog

Search the library's catalog for Christopher Columbus or America-Discovery and Exploration.

Databases

Enter the phrase Christopher Columbus in these databases:

• Gale Group
• Grolier