to 1775

Describes various educational and work opportunities in colonial America.

Follows the story of William Penn, his journey to the New World, and the founding of the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania in 1682.

A realistic look at the everyday life of the early American colonists.

Briefly describes what life was like for the Pilgrims who came to America in the seventeenth century.

Uses humor, puppetry, songs, and other means to explain aspects of American colonial life and the events that led to the American Revolution.

Describes the English, Spanish, French, and Dutch settlers' motivations for coming to the New World, the daily lives of each group, and their contributions to the development of American society.

Reenactments, dramatic readings, and interviews with historians examine significant events in U.S history from 1585 to 1763, discussing the early European settlers and interaction with Native Americans, the Jamestown and Puritan settlements, and religious diversity.