Historic communities

Introduces children's form of dress during the 19th century, including that of Native people, and the making of clothing and its care.

Describes the general stores of the past, how they were stocked, the roles of storekeepers in communities, and what has happened to general stores in the twentieth century.

Looks at the many different games children played in the nineteenth century, and describes the rules and play in detail.

Color photographs and text describe everyday life in the American colonies.

Describes mission life during the Spanish colonial period in the southwestern United States, the plight of Native Americans and Roman Catholic missionaries, and Spanish missions today.

Examines the barn as the center of farm life for early settlers of North America.

Takes a look at the various rooms in a grand Victorian house, explaining the design and purpose of each and describing the furniture, lighting, and decorations used in the context of daily life during the second half of the nineteenth century.

Describes various aspects of the lives of women and girls during the nineteenth century, including their lack of educational opportunities, restrictive clothing, pastimes, courtship and marriage, and limited employment prospects.