Colonial America: Resources and Information
Resources about the Early Colonies
Resources about Colonial Roanoke
NPS Historical Handbook: Fort Raleigh: An authoritative history of the Roanoke Colony and Fort Raleigh
Resources about Colonial Jamestown
Jamestown Rediscovery: Chart listing the names of all the original settlers and their occupations.
Virtual Jamestown: Great resource offering teaching tips, maps, a 3-D Indian village, timelines, and the complete works of John Smith, an original settler.
Resources about Colonial Plymouth
The Plymouth Colony Archive Project: Huge collection of documents from Plymouth Colony including wills, diaries, court records, and maps. Also includes images and research papers.
The Plymouth Colony Pages: Great resource for those desiring to do genealogical research involving the families of Plymouth Colony.
Resources about Colonial Williamsburg
Archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg: Learn about the archaeological research taking place at colonial Williamsburg.
Colonial Williamsburg Official Site: Experience over 300 acres of colonial living with historic reenactments, museums, and tours.
Resources about Colonial Philadelphia
Quest for Freedom – Philadelphia – Historic District: Lists names, addresses, and descriptions of important homes and buildings to visit in Philadelphia’s historic district.
West Philadelphia: The History of West Philadelphia from the Community History Center
Resources about Colonial North Carolina
North Carolina History Highlights: Highlights of North Carolina history from the NC State Library
North Carolina History: A timeline of major events in North Carolina history.
Historical Figures
Ann Hutchinson
Anne Hutchinson: Information about this courageous woman’s life, creed, and trial.
Mass Moments: Anne Hutchinson Banished: An interesting discussion of Anne Hutchinson’s banishment.
Ben Franklin
Six Historic Americans: Benjamin Franklin: An in-depth examination of Ben Franklin’s philosophies and religious beliefs, with quotes from his writings.
History of Christ Church Philadelphia: This historic church is the burial place of Benjamin Franklin.
William Penn
William Penn, America’s First Great Champion for Liberty and Peace: Written by Jim Powell, a respected scholar, editor, and writer.
Berkshire History: Biographies: William Penn (1644-1718): A biography of William Penn, written David Nash Ford.
Resources about Colonial Historical Documents
General Resources
The American Colonist’s Library: A large collection of primary documents from Early America.
Mayflower Compact Resources
Compacts and Contracts: The Mayflower Compact original document, its history and significance.
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Fundamental Orders of 1639: Contains the full text, with an introduction explaining the importance of this document.
First Thanksgiving Proclamation
Thanksgiving – The First Thanksgiving Proclamation: Read the Thanksgiving Proclamations written by George Washington and the Continental Congress and learn about the history of this national holiday.
Life in the Colonies
Resources about Early Colonial Soap making
Colonial Soap Making: Its History and Techniques: Very in-depth information on colonial soap-making ingredients, methods, traditions, and difficulties.
Resources about Early Colonial Medicine
Medical Intro: Discusses prominent healers and practices in Early America.
Resources about Early Colonial Quilting
The Myth of Colonial Quilting: Quilts in Early America: A look at some common misconceptions about quilting in colonial times
Colonial Women & Quilting – Who Made those Lovely Quilts?: A discussion of quilt making in the lives of colonial women.
Resources about Early Colonial Names
Colonial America, 1607-1789 Census Index: Information about names found on early American census records, how to identify their origin, and common mistakes that make research difficult.
Resources about Early Colonial Spinning and Weaving
Hands On History: Spinning & Weaving Study Guides: Outlines the process of making flax and wool into cloth.
Resources about Early Colonial Furniture
Yale University Art Gallery: View images from their collection of colonial furniture and other household items.
American Furniture Collecting Guide: Offering a who’s who of early American furniture makers.
Resources about Early Colonial Clothing
Dress Up – Clothing from the Past: Interactive photos let you get a close look at the fashions of the past.
Colonal Clothing 1675-1800: Contains the full text of a book that thoroughly discusses colonial clothing.
Resources about Religion in the Colonies
Religious Resources about the Puritans
Puritanism in America: A scholarly discussion of Puritanism and its role in American history
Religious Resources about the Amish
Origins of the Old Order Amish: The history and role of the Amish in colonial America.
Religious Resources about the Quakers
BBC – Religion & Ethics – Quakers: History: Discusses the Foundation Years of Quaker history, 1650-1690.
Thomas Paine: This author ofCommon Sense was raised as a Quaker.
Historical Resources for Teachers and Students
Archiving Early America
Historic Documents from 18th Century America: Find important historic documents from the colonial period.
Mississippi State Colonial Archives
Mississippi Department of Archives and History: Searchable database of documents, maps, oral histories, and more.
Historic Philadelphia
Philadelphia History: Describes what life was like for minorities in colonial Philadelphia.
Williamsburg Historical Almanac
Colonial Williamsburg Digital Library: Historic manuscripts, newspapers, and reports.
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