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Colonial soldiers restraining a man.

Colonial Soldiers

Colonial soldiers restraining a man.

The surrender of Lord Cornwallis.

Lord Cornwallis

The surrender of Lord Cornwallis.

(1703-1758) A colonial American Congregational preacher and evangelical theologian.

Jonathan Edwards

(1703-1758) A colonial American Congregational preacher and evangelical theologian.

(1725-1783) A lawyer in colonial Massachusetts who was an early advocate of the views that led to the American Revolution.

James Otis

(1725-1783) A lawyer in colonial Massachusetts who was an early advocate of the views that led to the…

(1734-1806) Morris was an American merchant and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution. Morris was known as the "Financier of the Revolution," because of his role in securing financial assistance for the American Colonial side in the Revolutionary War.

Robert Morris

(1734-1806) Morris was an American merchant and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence,…

John Smith, an early colonial settler and leader.

John Smith

John Smith, an early colonial settler and leader.

A group of Native Americans attacking a European settlement.

Native American Attack

A group of Native Americans attacking a European settlement.

The discussion over the Connecticut Charter.

Connecticut Charter

The discussion over the Connecticut Charter.

The pine-tree shilling, an early form of currency in colonial America.

Pine-tree Shilling

The pine-tree shilling, an early form of currency in colonial America.

The Charter Oak, where the Connecticut Charter was temporarily hidden.

Charter Oak

The Charter Oak, where the Connecticut Charter was temporarily hidden.

A Dutch colonial family in scene in the colony of New Amsterdam.

Dutch Family

A Dutch colonial family in scene in the colony of New Amsterdam.

An illustration of a young George Washington trekking through the wilderness.

Washington's Journey

An illustration of a young George Washington trekking through the wilderness.

Patrick Henry, the famous colonial statesman.

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry, the famous colonial statesman.

Samuel Adams, early colonial leader.

Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams, early colonial leader.

John Hancock, prominent colonial statesman and first to sign the Declaration of Independence

John Hancock

John Hancock, prominent colonial statesman and first to sign the Declaration of Independence

The medal given to General Morgan by Congress.

Colonial Medal

The medal given to General Morgan by Congress.

Maryland XII Pence (XII Pence) Maryland Colony coin from 1659. Obverse has an image of Lord Baltimore surrounded by the inscription - +CAECILIVS:DNS:TERRAE-MARIAE:&CT;. The reverse shows the Baltimore family shield, the denomination in roman numerals to either side of the shield. The inscription surrounding the image - CRESCITE:ET:MVLTIPLICAMINI. This coin was also struck in copper.

Silver Maryland XII Pence Coin, 1659

Maryland XII Pence (XII Pence) Maryland Colony coin from 1659. Obverse has an image of Lord Baltimore…

Massachusetts XII Pence (XII Pence) Massachusetts Colony coin from 1652. Obverse has an image of a pine tree. The inscription - IN MASATHUSETS. Reverse shows value in Roman Numerals and the year surrounded by the inscription - AN DOM NEW ENGLAND

Silver Massachusetts XII Pence Coin, 1652

Massachusetts XII Pence (XII Pence) Massachusetts Colony coin from 1652. Obverse has an image of a pine…

New Jersey Halfpenny (Halfpenny) New Jersey Colony coin from 1681. Obverse has an image of St. Patrick with staff. The inscription - QUIESCAT PLEBS. Reverse shows the royal harpist and the inscription - FLOREAT REX

Silver New Jersey Halfpenny Coin, 1681

New Jersey Halfpenny (Halfpenny) New Jersey Colony coin from 1681. Obverse has an image of St. Patrick…

Virginia Shilling (Shilling) Virginia Colony coin from 1774. Obverse has an image of a right-facing head with the inscription - GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA. Reverse shows an image of a crowned coat of arms with the date at the top and the inscription - VIRGI NIA

Silver Virginia Shilling Coin, 1774

Virginia Shilling (Shilling) Virginia Colony coin from 1774. Obverse has an image of a right-facing…

Pence (1 pence) Rosa Americana Series coin. Obverse has a right-facing image of George I surrounded by the inscription - GEORGIUS D:G:M BRI FRA ET HIB REX. Reverse shows the letter I between branches, surrounded by an indecipherable Latin inscription.

Copper Pence Coin, No Date

Pence (1 pence) Rosa Americana Series coin. Obverse has a right-facing image of George I surrounded…

Pence (1 pence) Rosa Americana Series coin from 1722. Obverse has a right-facing image of George I surrounded by the inscription - GEORGIUS DEI GRATIA REX. Reverse shows an uncrowned rose surrounded by the inscription - 1722 ROSE AMERICANA UTILE DULCI.

Copper Pence Coin, 1722

Pence (1 pence) Rosa Americana Series coin from 1722. Obverse has a right-facing image of George I surrounded…

Two Pence (2 pence) Rosa Americana Series coin. Obverse not shown. Reverse shows an uncrowned rose with the inscription - ROSA AMERICANA above and UTILE DULCI on a label beneath.

Copper Two Pence Coin, No Date

Two Pence (2 pence) Rosa Americana Series coin. Obverse not shown. Reverse shows an uncrowned rose with…

Half Pence (1/2 pence) Obverse has the image of an elephant. Obverse has a right-facing image of George I surrounded by the inscription - GEORGIUS DEI GRATIA REX. Reverse shows a harpist surrounded by the inscription - HIBERNIA 1722. This coin was refused in Ireland and set to America.

Copper Half Pence Coin, 1722

Half Pence (1/2 pence) Obverse has the image of an elephant. Obverse has a right-facing image of George…

Half Pence (1/2 pence) Obverse has the image of an elephant. Reverse bears the inscription - GOD: PRESERVE: CAROLINA: AND THE: LORDS: PROPRIETORS 1694

Copper Half Pence Coin, 1695

Half Pence (1/2 pence) Obverse has the image of an elephant. Reverse bears the inscription - GOD: PRESERVE:…

Cent (1 cent) Obverse has the image of a right facing sailing ship. Reverse shows a shield surrounded by 13 equally-spaced stars. Sometimes referred to as the "Carolina Piece"; reason unknown.

Copper Cent Coin, 1659

Cent (1 cent) Obverse has the image of a right facing sailing ship. Reverse shows a shield surrounded…

New Jersey Quarter Pence (quarter pence) New Jersey Colony coin from 1681. One side has an image of St. Patrick with staff under the inscription - QUIESCAT PLEBS. The other side shows the royal harpist and the inscription - FLOREAT REX

Copper Quarter Pence Coin, 1681

New Jersey Quarter Pence (quarter pence) New Jersey Colony coin from 1681. One side has an image of…

A house of burgesses in Williamsburg, Virginia.

House of Burgesses

A house of burgesses in Williamsburg, Virginia.

"A colonial flagellate Infusorian--Proterospongia haeckelii. There are about 40 flagellate individuals. a, nucleus; b, contractile vacuole; c, amoeboid unit in gelatinous matrix; d, division of an amoeboid unit; e, flagellate units with collars contracted; f, hyaline outer membranes; g, unit forming spores." -Thomson, 1916

Infusorian

"A colonial flagellate Infusorian--Proterospongia haeckelii. There are about 40 flagellate individuals.…

"A, Vorticella, a stalked ciliate Infusorian; I, contracted; 2, extended. f, food "vacuoles"; g, gullet; m, contractile fibre (muscular); n, nucleus; o, mouth, surrounded by ciliated disc; p.v., pulsating vacuole; s, stalk. B, a colonial type similar to Vorticella." -Galloway, 1915

Vorticella

"A, Vorticella, a stalked ciliate Infusorian; I, contracted; 2, extended. f, food "vacuoles"; g, gullet;…

(1792-1840) John Lambton, the First Earl of Durham was an English statesman, colonial administrator, Governor General, and high commissioner of British North America.

John George Lambton, First Earl of Durham

(1792-1840) John Lambton, the First Earl of Durham was an English statesman, colonial administrator,…

(1811-1863) English statesman, colonial administrator and diplomat.

James Bruce, Eighth Earl of Elgin

(1811-1863) English statesman, colonial administrator and diplomat.

Children popping popcorn at the fireplace.

Popcorn

Children popping popcorn at the fireplace.

In 1690, The Massachusetts Bay Colony issued the first paper money in the colonies, called Colonial Notes, which would later form the United States.

First American Paper Money, 1690

In 1690, The Massachusetts Bay Colony issued the first paper money in the colonies, called Colonial…

In 1690, The Massachusetts Bay Colony issued the first paper money in the colonies, called Colonial Notes, which would later form the United States.

Reverse of a Massachusetts Treasury Note

In 1690, The Massachusetts Bay Colony issued the first paper money in the colonies, called Colonial…

Francisco de Bobadilla, a Spanish colonial administrator, and Christopher Columbus.

Bobadilla and Columbus

Francisco de Bobadilla, a Spanish colonial administrator, and Christopher Columbus.

Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a colonial American Congregational preacher, theologian, and missionary to Native Americans.

Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a colonial American Congregational preacher,…

John Endecott (c. 1588 – March 15, 1665), was a colonial magistrate, soldier and governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

John Endicott

John Endecott (c. 1588 – March 15, 1665), was a colonial magistrate, soldier and governor of the Massachusetts…

Edmund Fanning (April 24, 1739 – February 28, 1818) first gained fame for his role in the War of the Regulation, but later had a distinguished career as a colonial governor and British general.

Edmund Fanning

Edmund Fanning (April 24, 1739 – February 28, 1818) first gained fame for his role in the War of the…

The "Pine Tree Flag" is a generic name for a number of flags used by Massachusetts and by New England from 1686 to 1776.

The Pine Tree Flag

The "Pine Tree Flag" is a generic name for a number of flags used by Massachusetts and by New England…

An illustration of a Florida Cracker. Florida Cracker refers to the original colonial era American pioneer settlers of the State of Florida. The first Florida Crackers arrived in 1763 when Spain traded Florida to Great Britain. The British divided the territory into East Florida and West Florida, and began to aggressively recruit settlers to the area, offering free land and financial backing for export-oriented business.

Florida Cracker

An illustration of a Florida Cracker. Florida Cracker refers to the original colonial era American pioneer…

A Quaker exhorting in a street in colonial New England.

Quaker Exhorter in Colonial New England

A Quaker exhorting in a street in colonial New England.

Hanover County Courthouse is the place where Patrick Henry practiced law and argued the case accusing King George III of tyranny in overturning colonial law without regard to the wishes of his subjects.

Hanover Courthouse

Hanover County Courthouse is the place where Patrick Henry practiced law and argued the case accusing…

One very useful knife has a long blade with a cutting edge on one side, and a handle at each end, placed a a right angle with the blade. Such a two-handled knife is called a draw knife, because it is used with both hands and is pulled or drawn forward in making a cut with a blade.

Draw Knife (Colonial Tool)

One very useful knife has a long blade with a cutting edge on one side, and a handle at each end, placed…

Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet (1715 – 11 July 1774), founder of Johnstown, New York, was an Irish pioneer and army officer in colonial New York, and the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs from 1755 to 1774.

Sir William Johnson

Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet (1715 – 11 July 1774), founder of Johnstown, New York, was an Irish…

Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (12 October 1710 – 17 August 1785) was one of the few men who served as governor in both a pre-Revolutionary colony and a post-Revolutionary state. He was a friend and advisor of General Washington throughout the revolutionary period, dedicating the resources of Connecticut to the fight for independence. He was the only colonial governor to continue in office through the American revolution.

Jonathan Trumbull

Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (12 October 1710 – 17 August 1785) was one of the few men who served as governor…

Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (12 October 1710 – 17 August 1785) was one of the few men who served as governor in both a pre-Revolutionary colony and a post-Revolutionary state. He was a friend and advisor of General Washington throughout the revolutionary period, dedicating the resources of Connecticut to the fight for independence. He was the only colonial governor to continue in office through the American revolution.

Governor Trumbull's War Office

Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (12 October 1710 – 17 August 1785) was one of the few men who served as…

The seal and signature of William Tryon. Tryon was the royal governor North Carolina and New York. The history of Tryon's administration is a record of folly, extortion, and crime, and he gained the name of "The Wolf of North Carolina." He was governor of New York when the Revolutionary War broke out, and he was the last governor of that province appointed by the crown.

Seal and Signature of Tryon

The seal and signature of William Tryon. Tryon was the royal governor North Carolina and New York. The…

During this early period Virginia's population grew with the introduction of settlers and servants into the burgeoning plantation economy. Land from the Native Americans was appropriated by force and treaty, including the Treaty of 1677, which made the signatory tribes tributary states. In 1619 the House of Burgesses was established as the colony's elected governance, and African servants were first introduced, with slavery being codified in 1661.

Early Settlers

During this early period Virginia's population grew with the introduction of settlers and servants into…

The Colonial Seal of Virginia. An Indian kneels before a prominent royal figure.

Colonial Seal of Virginia

The Colonial Seal of Virginia. An Indian kneels before a prominent royal figure.

Tobacco being harvested in the Virginia Colony. By 1612, John Rolfe's new strains of tobacco had been successfully cultivated and exported. Finally, a cash crop to export had been identified, and plantations and new outposts sprung up, initially both upriver and downriver along the navigable portion of the James River, and thereafter along the other rivers and waterways of the area.

Tobacco Cultivation in Colonial Virginia

Tobacco being harvested in the Virginia Colony. By 1612, John Rolfe's new strains of tobacco had been…

A man and his son hunting in the mountains of Virginia.

Virginia Mountaineers in Colonial Times

A man and his son hunting in the mountains of Virginia.

On December 4, 1619, a group of 38 English settlers arrived at Berkeley Hundred, about eight thousand acres (32 km²) on the north bank of the James River near Herring Creek in an area then known as Charles Cittie. It was about 20 miles upstream from Jamestown, where the first permanent settlement of the Colony of Virginia was established on May 14, 1607.

Berkeley, Virginia (Near Harrison's Landing)

On December 4, 1619, a group of 38 English settlers arrived at Berkeley Hundred, about eight thousand…

The gaol was a colonial prison building for York County, Maine and served as a jail from 1719 to 1879.

The Old Jail at York

The gaol was a colonial prison building for York County, Maine and served as a jail from 1719 to 1879.

The state house in New York in colonial America.

State House in New York

The state house in New York in colonial America.

Benning Wentworth (1696–October 14, 1770) was the colonial governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766. Wentworth enriched himself by a clever scheme of selling land now in the state of Vermont to developers, in spite of jurisdictional claims for this region by the Colony of New York. Fort Wentworth built in 1755 at Northumberland, New Hampshire was built by his order and named after him.

Benning Wentworth

Benning Wentworth (1696–October 14, 1770) was the colonial governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to…

A Dutch West India Company's trading post in the Colony of New York.

A Dutch West India Company's Trading Post

A Dutch West India Company's trading post in the Colony of New York.

The New York Harbor in colonial days.

New York Harbor in Colonial Days

The New York Harbor in colonial days.

A view of Broad Street, New York in 1740.

Broad Street, New York

A view of Broad Street, New York in 1740.

The Canal on Broad Street, New York during the days of the Colony of New York.

The Canal on Broad Street, New York

The Canal on Broad Street, New York during the days of the Colony of New York.