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"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims

Background imageColonist Collection: Mamusse Wunneetupanatamwe up-Biblum God ( The-Whole Holy his-Bible God

Mamusse Wunneetupanatamwe up-Biblum God ( The-Whole Holy his-Bible God
MHS175760 Mamusse Wunneetupanatamwe up-Biblum God ( The-Whole Holy his-Bible God ), title page from The Bible, also known as the Eliot Indian Bible

Background imageColonist Collection: Sir William Berkeley (engraving)

Sir William Berkeley (engraving)
PNP375469 Sir William Berkeley (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berkeley (1605-77)

Background imageColonist Collection: Portrait of Charles Calvert (colour litho)

Portrait of Charles Calvert (colour litho)
PNP375466 Portrait of Charles Calvert (colour litho) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Calvert (1699-1751)

Background imageColonist Collection: William Penn (colour litho)

William Penn (colour litho)
PNP377602 William Penn (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Penn (1644-1718), Quaker founder of Pennsylvania in America;

Background imageColonist Collection: Spanish colonies in America, engraving, 1601-15

Spanish colonies in America, engraving, 1601-15
AIS5346803 Spanish colonies in America, engraving, 1601-15 by Spanish School, (17th century); Biblioteca del Instituto de Cultura Hispanica, Madrid

Background imageColonist Collection: Illustration to Gertrude of Wyoming, 1810 (ink & pencil on paper)

Illustration to Gertrude of Wyoming, 1810 (ink & pencil on paper)
5044307 Illustration to Gertrude of Wyoming, 1810 (ink & pencil on paper) by Varley, Cornelius (1781-1873); 24.2x33.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageColonist Collection: Entrance of Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936) into Kong in 1888 (w / c on paper)

Entrance of Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936) into Kong in 1888 (w / c on paper)
XIR211949 Entrance of Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936) into Kong in 1888 (w/c on paper) by Tinayre, Louis (1861-1941); Musee des Arts d Afrique et d Oceanie, Paris

Background imageColonist Collection: Lion at Bahr el Ghazal, Am Dafok, 1925 (gelatin silver print)

Lion at Bahr el Ghazal, Am Dafok, 1925 (gelatin silver print)
622618 Lion at Bahr el Ghazal, Am Dafok, 1925 (gelatin silver print) by Haardt, Georges-Marie (1884-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: The Young Ladys Toilet, plate 2 from Anglo Indians, engraved by J

The Young Ladys Toilet, plate 2 from Anglo Indians, engraved by J
STC82082 The Young Ladys Toilet, plate 2 from Anglo Indians, engraved by J. Bouvier, 1842 (litho) by Tayler, William (1808-92) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageColonist Collection: View of New Plymouth and Mount Egmont, illustration from The Return to the World

View of New Plymouth and Mount Egmont, illustration from The Return to the World
KW110689 View of New Plymouth and Mount Egmont, illustration from The Return to the World, 1865 (engraving) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Vuelta al Mundo, Madrid; ); Spanish

Background imageColonist Collection: Voyageurs, 1898 (oil on board)

Voyageurs, 1898 (oil on board)
5906982 Voyageurs, 1898 (oil on board) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 47x62.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of James J

Background imageColonist Collection: The defeat of the Tuareg. French colonial troops under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel

The defeat of the Tuareg. French colonial troops under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel
XEE4158961 The defeat of the Tuareg. French colonial troops under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) - The Defeat of the Touareg

Background imageColonist Collection: The Zulus enthusiasm for sport (colour litho)

The Zulus enthusiasm for sport (colour litho)
2777833 The Zulus enthusiasm for sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulus enthusiasm for sport)

Background imageColonist Collection: In East Africa, two Europeans on the trail of beasts for a zoo have attracted... (colour litho)

In East Africa, two Europeans on the trail of beasts for a zoo have attracted... (colour litho)
2783547 In East Africa, two Europeans on the trail of beasts for a zoo have attracted... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In East Africa)

Background imageColonist Collection: Cortes receiving gifts from the Aztec emperor Montezuma on landing on the coast of Mexico

Cortes receiving gifts from the Aztec emperor Montezuma on landing on the coast of Mexico
PNP344506 Cortes receiving gifts from the Aztec emperor Montezuma on landing on the coast of Mexico in 1519 (colour litho) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Bienville, the founder of New Orleans, from The Great South by Edward King

Bienville, the founder of New Orleans, from The Great South by Edward King
NYL411215 Bienville, the founder of New Orleans, from The Great South by Edward King, published c.1874 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library

Background imageColonist Collection: Battle in Jamaica between Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and Francisco Poraz, 1504

Battle in Jamaica between Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and Francisco Poraz, 1504
STC221804 Battle in Jamaica between Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and Francisco Poraz, 1504, from Mewe Welt und Americanische Historien by Johann Ludwig Gottfried, published by Mattaeus Merian

Background imageColonist Collection: La Revanche, c. 1830 (handcoloured litho)

La Revanche, c. 1830 (handcoloured litho)
MGS149825 La Revanche, c.1830 (handcoloured litho) by Granville (fl.1830) (after); 27.5x36.5 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; French, out of copyright

Background imageColonist Collection: Portrait of Sir John Perceval, 1st Earl of Egmont (1683-1748

Portrait of Sir John Perceval, 1st Earl of Egmont (1683-1748
CH142206 Portrait of Sir John Perceval, 1st Earl of Egmont (1683-1748) and His Wife Catherine (oil on canvas) by Aberry, J

Background imageColonist Collection: Governor Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672), c. 1660 (oil on panel)

Governor Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672), c. 1660 (oil on panel)
NYH153889 Governor Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672), c.1660 (oil on panel) by Couturier, Hendrick (fl.1648-d.c.1684) (attr.); 57.2x44.5 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageColonist Collection: Kls Baster Camp, from Voyages de M. le Vaillant dans l Interieur de l

Kls Baster Camp, from Voyages de M. le Vaillant dans l Interieur de l
CHT169382 Kls Baster Camp, from Voyages de M. le Vaillant dans l Interieur de l Afrique par le Cap de Bonne Esperance 1780-85, engraved by Hulk, published 1790 (colour engraving) by Le Vaillant

Background imageColonist Collection: Fernand Cortez (1485-1547), engraved by Pierre Duflos (1742-1816)

Fernand Cortez (1485-1547), engraved by Pierre Duflos (1742-1816)
STC167418 Fernand Cortez (1485-1547), engraved by Pierre Duflos (1742-1816), 1780 (copper engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-79), from the frontispiece of

Portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-79), from the frontispiece of
EDI42062 Portrait of Captain James Cook (1728-79), from the frontispiece of Journey Round the World to the South Pole (engraving) by Hodges, William (1744-97) (after); Private Collection; English

Background imageColonist Collection: Encampment on the land of J. Slaber at Thee-Fontyn, from Voyages de M

Encampment on the land of J. Slaber at Thee-Fontyn, from Voyages de M
CHT182733 Encampment on the land of J. Slaber at Thee-Fontyn, from Voyages de M. le Vaillant dans l Interieur de l Afrique par le Cap de Bonne Esperance, 1780-85, engraved by Hulk

Background imageColonist Collection: Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation

Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation
CHT184369 Only the baytrees will grow without cultivation, illustration for General Lallemand (1774-1839) at Champ d Asile, 1819, after Rullmann (litho) (b/w photo) by Motte

Background imageColonist Collection: Ms Hunter 242 f. 257v and f. 258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala

Ms Hunter 242 f. 257v and f. 258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala
3957941 Ms Hunter 242 f.257v and f.258r, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School, (16th century); Glasgow University Library

Background imageColonist Collection: 5: A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, from a series of watercolours illustrating Captain

5: A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, from a series of watercolours illustrating Captain
3709222 5: A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, from a series of watercolours illustrating Captain Cooks last voyage, c.1773-84 (w/c on paper) by Webber, John (1750-93); Dixson Galleries

Background imageColonist Collection: 30: Canoes of Oonalashka, from a series of watercolours illustrating Captain Cook

30: Canoes of Oonalashka, from a series of watercolours illustrating Captain Cook
3709216 30: Canoes of Oonalashka, from a series of watercolours illustrating Captain Cooks last voyage, c.1773-84 (w/c on paper) by Webber, John (1750-93); Dixson Galleries

Background imageColonist Collection: Immigrants travelling through Canada in a colonist car of the CPR (colour litho)

Immigrants travelling through Canada in a colonist car of the CPR (colour litho)
2810341 Immigrants travelling through Canada in a colonist car of the CPR (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Roman Africa (colour litho)

Roman Africa (colour litho)
2778240 Roman Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Africa. The eighth Tripoli Trade Fair, inaugurated by Marshal Balbo and Undersecretary Hon)

Background imageColonist Collection: Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India

Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from "Courier Sunday", 1930
2777934 Salt March started by Gnadhi to obtain the independence of India, illustration from " Courier Sunday", 1930 by Beltrame

Background imageColonist Collection: Portrait of Charles Calvert (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Charles Calvert (oil on canvas)
PNP375464 Portrait of Charles Calvert (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Calvert (1637-1715)

Background imageColonist Collection: William Penn arrives in America for the first time and meets a Native American in 1682

William Penn arrives in America for the first time and meets a Native American in 1682
PNP377611 William Penn arrives in America for the first time and meets a Native American in 1682 (oil on canvas) by Birch

Background imageColonist Collection: A tiger, Panthera tigris, frightened away by an English woman waving an umbrella

A tiger, Panthera tigris, frightened away by an English woman waving an umbrella
6337357 A tiger, Panthera tigris, frightened away by an English woman waving an umbrella by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: A tiger, Panthera tigris)

Background imageColonist Collection: News of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618 (woodcut & print)

News of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618 (woodcut & print)
2597363 News of Sir Walter Raleigh, 1618 (woodcut & print) by English School, (17th century); 17.6x12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Newes of Sr)

Background imageColonist Collection: The Arrival of Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1524) in Calicut, 20th May 1498 (tapestry

The Arrival of Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1524) in Calicut, 20th May 1498 (tapestry
XIR208671 The Arrival of Vasco da Gama (c.1469-1524) in Calicut, 20th May 1498 (tapestry) (detail of 162178) by Flemish School, (16th century); Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Portugal; Flemish

Background imageColonist Collection: Pedro Menendez de Aviles (litho)

Pedro Menendez de Aviles (litho)
PNP377478 Pedro Menendez de Aviles (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedro Menendez de Aviles (1519-74), founder of St

Background imageColonist Collection: Portrait of Hernan Cortes (colour litho)

Portrait of Hernan Cortes (colour litho)
PNP344500 Portrait of Hernan Cortes (colour litho) by Spanish School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortes (1485-1547) was a Spanish explorer who conquered Mexico in 1521;

Background imageColonist Collection: Edict of William the Testy Against Tobacco, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Edict of William the Testy Against Tobacco, 1865 (oil on canvas)
2652569 Edict of William the Testy Against Tobacco, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Quidor, John (1801-81); 69.5x87 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: William Kieft, known as William the Testy)

Background imageColonist Collection: Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1840-45 (oil on canvas)

Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1840-45 (oil on canvas)
2652553 Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1840-45 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, Edward (1780-1849); 63.5x76.8 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont

Background imageColonist Collection: An Indian Cacique of the island of Cuba addressing Columbus (1451-1500

An Indian Cacique of the island of Cuba addressing Columbus (1451-1500
TRV228856 An Indian Cacique of the island of Cuba addressing Columbus (1451-1500) concerning a future state, frontispiece to The History

Background imageColonist Collection: Montezuma meets Cortez / Ms Hunter 242 f. 255r Conquest of Mexico

Montezuma meets Cortez / Ms Hunter 242 f. 255r Conquest of Mexico
GUL232045 Montezuma meets Cortez / Ms Hunter 242 f.255r Conquest of Mexico, from Historia de Tlaxcala by Diego Munoz Camargo (pen & ink on paper) by Mexican School

Background imageColonist Collection: Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) 1816 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) 1816 (oil on canvas)
AKM202292 Portrait of Amerigo Vespucci (1452-1512) 1816 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 59x48.8 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageColonist Collection: Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad

Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad
CH139771 Candahar: The 92nd Highlanders and the 2nd Gurkhas Storming Gaudi Mullah Sahibdad (oil on canvas) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927)

Background imageColonist Collection: Portrait of Frank Wild (1873-1939) from The Heart of the Antarctic

Portrait of Frank Wild (1873-1939) from The Heart of the Antarctic
STC169088 Portrait of Frank Wild (1873-1939) from The Heart of the Antarctic by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) c.1909 (colour litho) by Marston

Background imageColonist Collection: Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith, c. 1836-40 (oil on canvas)

Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith, c. 1836-40 (oil on canvas)
NYH154519 Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith, c.1836-40 (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Gadsby (1808-89); 53.3x66 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageColonist Collection: The French in Algeria, engraved by P. Louis (19th century)

The French in Algeria, engraved by P. Louis (19th century)
PML143621 The French in Algeria, engraved by P. Louis (19th century), from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co, London (engraving) by Schuler

Background imageColonist Collection: Johnny and his Fair Bride Reveling in Jollity and Festive

Johnny and his Fair Bride Reveling in Jollity and Festive
MGS180350 Johnny and his Fair Bride Reveling in Jollity and Festive, from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome, published 1812 (etching with w/c) by Elmes



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"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims. Braving treacherous waters, they embarked on a perilous journey to seek religious freedom in the New World. After enduring months at sea, the Mayflower passengers finally reached their destination - Plymouth. With gratitude and relief, they stepped onto solid ground, marking a significant moment in American history. Not all encounters with Native Americans were peaceful. Hannah Duston's harrowing escape from capture by Native Americans serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by early settlers. Despite hardships and conflicts, unity prevailed. In 1914, Jennie A. Brownscombe immortalized this spirit in her oil painting depicting "The First Thanksgiving. " It symbolizes gratitude and friendship between settlers and Native Americans. Plymouth Rock stands as an enduring symbol of hope and new beginnings. As John Alden and Mary Chilton landed upon it in 1620, they laid down roots that would shape America's future. Anne Hutchinson's trial in Boston showcased tensions within colonial society. Her fight for religious freedom challenged societal norms but left an indelible mark on American history. Beyond Plymouth lies Hartford, Connecticut - home to some of America's first settlers who sought refuge from persecution. Their determination paved the way for future generations to thrive in this land of opportunity. Bunker Hill battle marked a turning point during the American Revolution when colonists stood up against British rule with unwavering courage and resilience. Across borders lies Mexico where Miguel Hidalgo's cry for revolution echoed through Dolores on September 16th, 1810. This call ignited fervor among Mexicans seeking independence from Spanish colonization. Long before these events unfolded overseas; Puritans attempted to leave England during the early 1600s due to religious persecution back home—a precursor to the Pilgrims' journey.