Colonial America
Colonial House Following in the footsteps of the Manor House and Frontier House series, PBS' recent venture in "experiential history" goes to Colonial America.The Interactive History section has wonderful panoramic views of the Colony that PBS' colonists recreated in Maine. The site also has a For Teachers section.
Colonial Williamsburg Visit Colonial Williamsburg and see life in a Virginia colony of 250 years ago. Includes a large educational section on Colonial America.
Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center
The Old Sturbridge Village is a recreated 200-acre rural town in New England. Go to this Web site for a searchable database of primary source documents, including letters, diaries, poems and public records. Don't miss the Ask Jack link!
Plimoth Plantation Go to this site for historical programs and online activities for students. Don't miss the wonderful interactive program called "Investigating the First Thanksgiving." Macromedia Flash Player 6 required.
Pocahontas and Jamestown Become a history detective with this episode Scientific Frontiers. The PBS show explores what really happened to the Jamestown settlers by examining artifacts, bones, and tree rings.
Pocahontas (Spectrum Biographies) A short biography of Pocahontas produced by IncWell.
The Real Pocahontas Separate the facts and the fiction surrounding the story of Pocahontas and John Smith.
Jamestown Colony Timeline A fourth-grade class displays their timeline of the settlement at Jamestown with their own illustrations.
Caleb Johnson’s Mayflower Web Pages This site is the merging of two fields: genealogy and history. It includes detailed information on history, passengers, and documents of the Mayflower. Also contains pictures and bibliographies.
America’s Homepage Learn interesting facts and tales about the Plymouth colony. Includes links to much information on contemporary Plymouth as well.
Archiving Early America: Historic Documents from 18th Century America The main focus is primary source material displayed digitally. A unique array of original newspapers, maps, and writings come to life on your screen just as they appeared to our forebears more than 200 years ago. There is information about the documents as well.
1755—The French and Indian War This conflict was fought, for the most part, in the Lake George and Lake Champlain regions of New York, in Quebec City, and in Montreal. Includes lists of soldiers and booklists.
Anne Hutchinson: American Jezebel or Woman of Courage? Although Anne Hutchinson is historically documented to have been banished as a religious dissenter, the real motive for her persecution was that she challenged the traditional subordinate role of women in Puritan society by expressing her own religious convictions.
Colonial History of Lexington, Massachusetts This site on Colonial Lexington, begun by students at the Maria Hastings School during the 1994–95 academic year and extended in 1995–96, offers interesting approaches to the study of Colonial New England, including information on colonial crafts and graveyards.
Trades in Colonial America Part of the Colonial Williamsburg site, this offers opportunities to learn about the trades of colonial craftsmen and people. A great site for daily life reports.Early American Interactive Crossword Puzzle You can test your knowledge of early American history using these interactive puzzles. Includes The Town Crier online discussion groups and The Early American Review online journal.
