colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Traces African American archaeology since the 1960s, presenting a portrait of the early African American slaves.

Describes and illustrates through contemporary images the struggles and conflicts between the European colonizers in America as each group sought to dominate the rich New World.

Describes and illustrates the historical, political, and religious aspects of life in colonial America through a variety of images produced during that time.

Describes and illustrates daily life in colonial America through a variety of images produced at the time.

Traces Connecticut's history from its exploration and settlement by the Dutch in the seventeenth century to 1788 when it became the fifth state to ratify the Constitution.

Traces the history of Georgia from the first prehistoric settlers to the establishment of a State government following the Revolution.

A history of Maryland from its charter as Mary's Land in 1632 to the end of the Revolutionary War and its ceding of 69.25 square miles to the United States government for a capital territory.

Discusses the day-to-day aspects of country and city life in the American colonies for a variety of people including members of different professions, specific immigrant groups, and slaves.

Describes and illustrates the work of craftsmen and artisans in Colonial America. Shows types of work done in town shops and manufacturies, as well as, in homes, village shops, and country forges.

Describes the celebration of Christmas in the United States from colonial times through the nineteenth century and includes several carols, recipes, and instructions for making toys and ornaments.