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"Journey through History: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Colonies" Step back in time to 1776, when the Thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a new nation

Background imageColony Collection: Delaware River waterfront of Philadelphia, 1750s

Delaware River waterfront of Philadelphia, 1750s
Colonial Philadelphias skyline and harbor, 1750s. Hand-colored woodcut of an 18th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Colonial capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia
The old colonial capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Witchcraft book by Cotton Mather, 1689

Witchcraft book by Cotton Mather, 1689
Cotton Mather, " Memorable Providences Relating to Witchcrafts, " title page, 1689. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Background imageColony Collection: Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi becoming friends in colonial Georgia

Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi becoming friends in colonial Georgia
Tomo-chichi offering furs to James Olglethorpe, Georgia Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Virginia and Maryland settled in 1738

Virginia and Maryland settled in 1738
Portions of Maryland and Virginia settled in 1738. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a document

Background imageColony Collection: Massachusetts Bay Colony seal

Massachusetts Bay Colony seal
Insignia of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Background imageColony Collection: Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Plymouth colonists in church, 1620s

Plymouth colonists in church, 1620s
Pilgrims holding worship service at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Bacons Rebellion in Jamestown, 1676

Bacons Rebellion in Jamestown, 1676
Nathaniel Bacon confronting Governor Berkeley, Virginia, 1676. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Moving artillery in the French and Indian War

Moving artillery in the French and Indian War
Colonial artillery passing over Appalachian Mountains, French and Indian War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Background imageColony Collection: EVRV2A-00182

EVRV2A-00182
British army marching in formation up Breeds Hill in the Battle of Bunker Hill, American Revolution, 1775 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Ewell Epileptic Colony, Epsom, Surrey

Ewell Epileptic Colony, Epsom, Surrey
Lime Villa at the Ewell Epileptic Colony, Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey. The colony, opened in 1903 by the London County Council, was later known as Ewell Mental Hospital and then as St Ebbas Hospital

Background imageColony Collection: Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti

Fante Soldiers serving with the British against the Ashanti
Soldiers from the Fante tribe who served under the British in their war against the Ashanti empire on the Gold Coast. In 1873

Background imageColony Collection: Map of Europe, 1700

Map of Europe, 1700
17th century map of Europe. Published in 1700, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the latest knowledge of the geography of Europe

Background imageColony Collection: Underwater coral reef scene - Colourful marine life at depth of 12m Komodo Island. Indonesia

Underwater coral reef scene - Colourful marine life at depth of 12m Komodo Island. Indonesia
VT-8350 Underwater coral reef scene - Colourful marine life at depth of 12m Komodo Island. Indonesia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageColony Collection: Emperor Penguins - colony on ice in twilight Antarctic

Emperor Penguins - colony on ice in twilight Antarctic
AU-108-GR EMPEROR PENGUINS - colony on ice, pink light Antarctic Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageColony Collection: St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex

St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex
Inmates of the St Mary in the Fields Childrens Colony, Mayfield, Sussex Date: circa 1924

Background imageColony Collection: Emperor Penguin - colony in twilight Ross Sea, Antarctica. GRB03269

Emperor Penguin - colony in twilight Ross Sea, Antarctica. GRB03269
AUS-888 Emperor Penguin - colony in twilight Ross Sea, Antarctica. Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageColony Collection: Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageColony Collection: Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, bees on wild honey cone, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton

Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, bees on wild honey cone, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA

Background imageColony Collection: USA, California, Northern California, North Coast, Fort Ross, Fort Ross State Historic Park

USA, California, Northern California, North Coast, Fort Ross, Fort Ross State Historic Park, site of Russian trading colony established in 1812, Russian Orthodox Church

Background imageColony Collection: Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle

Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777
GRAVESTONE: 18th CENTURY. Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777

Background imageColony Collection: Pond life

Pond life, macrophotograph. At centre is a water flea (Daphnia sp.). A copepod (Cyclops sp.) carrying eggs is at bottom centre. Part of a colony of Volvox sp. algae is at bottom right

Background imageColony Collection: Penguins at Boulders Beach, Simons Town, South Africa

Penguins at Boulders Beach, Simons Town, South Africa

Background imageColony Collection: Meerkats

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Meerkats, also known as suricates, are active mongooses that live in colonies in underground burrows

Background imageColony Collection: Senic coral reef underwater Komodo is world famous for its rich

Senic coral reef underwater Komodo is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Komodo Marine Park, Indonesia
VT-8352 Senic coral reef underwater Komodo is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Komodo Marine Park, Indonesia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageColony Collection: Lionfish - amongst Tubastrea Coral & Sea Fan Fam: Scorpaenidae Indonesia

Lionfish - amongst Tubastrea Coral & Sea Fan Fam: Scorpaenidae Indonesia
AU-59-MS Lionfish - amongst Tubastrea Coral & Sea Fan Indonesia Pterois volitans Fam: Scorpaenidae Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageColony Collection: Vietnam / Map C1930 French

Vietnam / Map C1930 French
Card produced when La Cochinchine was a French colony

Background imageColony Collection: (1732-1799). First President of the United States. George Washington surveying Lord Fairfaxs land

(1732-1799). First President of the United States. George Washington surveying Lord Fairfaxs land: wood engraving
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. George Washington surveying Lord Fairfaxs land: wood engraving, American, 1881

Background imageColony Collection: Colonists arrival at Jamestown, Virginia, 1607

Colonists arrival at Jamestown, Virginia, 1607
First settlers building Jamestown, Virginia Colony, 1607. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Starlings Flyinf to roost on Brighton pier

Starlings Flyinf to roost on Brighton pier
JD-17142 STARLINGS - flying to roost on Brighton Pier UK Sturnus vulgaris John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageColony Collection: Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chicks in colony, Snow Hill Island

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chicks in colony, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageColony Collection: Quakers Sail to New Wrld

Quakers Sail to New Wrld
William Penn and other Quakers sail to the New World in the Welcome

Background imageColony Collection: Under the Cherry Tree

Under the Cherry Tree (1884). Lavery, Sir John 1856-1941. Born in Belfast, Lavery began his artistic training in Glasgow. During the early 1880s he studied in Paris and made visits to the artists

Background imageColony Collection: SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft

SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft. Oil on canvas by Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884)

Background imageColony Collection: New York City map, 1767

New York City map, 1767
Map of New York City in 1767. Hand-colored woodcut of an 18th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Colonial classroom in New England, 1600s

Colonial classroom in New England, 1600s
Early schoolroom in colonial New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Chief Massasoit pledges friendship with Plymouth Pilgrims

Chief Massasoit pledges friendship with Plymouth Pilgrims
Peace treaty between Chief Massasoit and Plymouth colonists, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) in Goa (India)

Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) in Goa (India)
Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552), Spanish missionary, through the streets of the Portuguese colony of Goa (India) in 1542. French engraving, 1850. Colored

Background imageColony Collection: RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization. 1947. Mural Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Colony in the corridor of the north wall. Detail

Background imageColony Collection: SAULT ST LOUIS, c1700. The Mission of Sault Saint Louis, c1700

SAULT ST LOUIS, c1700. The Mission of Sault Saint Louis, c1700

Background imageColony Collection: PURITANS: PUNISHMENT, 1651. The whipping of Baptist minister Obadiah Holmes at Boston in 1651 for

PURITANS: PUNISHMENT, 1651. The whipping of Baptist minister Obadiah Holmes at Boston in 1651 for holding an unauthorized religious meeting at Lynn, Massachusetts

Background imageColony Collection: SIEUR DE LA SALLE (1643-1687). French explorer. La Salles party feasting in Illinois Village

SIEUR DE LA SALLE (1643-1687). French explorer. La Salles party feasting in Illinois Village, 1680: oil on canvas, 1847, by George Catlin

Background imageColony Collection: Governors Palace on Santa Fe Plaza, dating from the 1600s

Governors Palace on Santa Fe Plaza, dating from the 1600s
The Governors Palace, the Spanish capitol of New Mexico and end of the Santa Fe Trail. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Native American seeing the Mayflower arrive

Native American seeing the Mayflower arrive
Native American seeing the arrival of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

Background imageColony Collection: New Amsterdam canal, 1600s

New Amsterdam canal, 1600s
Dutch colonists using the canal in Broad Street, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: Swedish colonists on the Delaware River

Swedish colonists on the Delaware River
Swedes Church and house of Sven Sener on the Delaware River, colonial Pennsylvania. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageColony Collection: NATI2A-00113

NATI2A-00113
Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration



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"Journey through History: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Colonies" Step back in time to 1776, when the Thirteen original colonies laid the foundation for a new nation. From William and Mary College in the 1700s to the iconic Mayflower ship setting sail in 1620, these colonies shaped America's identity. Witness history unfold as Mayflower passengers land at Plymouth, Massachusetts, marking a significant chapter in American history. Delve into court records from the Salem witch trials of 1692, offering a glimpse into a dark period of colonial life. Immerse yourself in Jennie A. Brownscombe's captivating oil painting depicting "THE FIRST THANKSGIVING, " where Pilgrims and Native Americans come together to celebrate abundance and unity. Discover nature's wonders with honey bees - observe their intricate honeycomb structures and explore their fascinating life cycle through expanded cross-sections and insets. Marvel at Samuel de Champlain's map of Port St. Louis (later known as Plymouth), drawn during his expedition of 1605. Travel further south on Captain John Smith's Virginia Map from 1612, unveiling early English settlements that paved the way for future colonies. Witness Mayflower passengers landing on Plymouth Rock in 1620 - an enduring symbol of courage and resilience. Venture beyond North America to South Africa with a map showcasing Cape Colony - an intriguing glimpse into European colonization efforts across continents. Finally, witness Anne Hutchinson's trial at Boston in 1637 through a wood engraving capturing this remarkable event. Embark on this historical journey through captivating images and stories that shed light on our colonial past - reminding us how far we've come while honoring those who built our nation brick by brick.