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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

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8939278

Background imageColony Collection: Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915

Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533878 Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Tome de Sousa, seated, 1503-1579)

Background imageColony Collection: A Village in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)

A Village in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)
473490 A Village in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the time of the manufacture of this card)

Background imageColony Collection: The Maqui Festival in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)

The Maqui Festival in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)
473488 The Maqui Festival in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColony Collection: Captain Lelievre's heroic defense in Mazagran (February 1840), detail, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Captain Lelievre's heroic defense in Mazagran (February 1840), detail, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7305476 Captain Lelievre's heroic defense in Mazagran (February 1840), detail, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Beauce, Jean Adolphe (1818-75); Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Narbonne

Background imageColony Collection: 8939306

8939306

Background imageColony Collection: 8939305

8939305

Background imageColony Collection: 8939300

8939300

Background imageColony Collection: 8939285

8939285

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8939281

Background imageColony Collection: Vietnamese family holding a feast to honour a deceased member of the family on the verandah of

Vietnamese family holding a feast to honour a deceased member of the family on the verandah of their home
473489 Vietnamese family holding a feast to honour a deceased member of the family on the verandah of their home, 1907 (colour litho) by European School

Background imageColony Collection: Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), founder of Indochinese communist party

Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), founder of Indochinese communist party, then from 1945 President of democratic republic of
1700525 Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), founder of Indochinese communist party, then from 1945 President of democratic republic of Vietnam

Background imageColony Collection: Treaty of Waitangi

Treaty of Waitangi
3787763 Treaty of Waitangi; (add.info.: Negotiating the Treaty of Waitangi between the Maori tribe and British government, February 1840 New Zealand)

Background imageColony Collection: The History of Rubber: Christopher Columbus

The History of Rubber: Christopher Columbus
3786499 The History of Rubber: Christopher Columbus; (add.info.: The History of Rubber: Christopher Columbus. During his second voyage)

Background imageColony Collection: The Governor Bonnecarrere visiting a Coffee Plantation in Yaounde, Cameroon c.1916 (b/w photo)

The Governor Bonnecarrere visiting a Coffee Plantation in Yaounde, Cameroon c.1916 (b/w photo)
ARH157464 The Governor Bonnecarrere visiting a Coffee Plantation in Yaounde, Cameroon c.1916 (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Background imageColony Collection: Self-Master Colony - Rug making, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Self-Master Colony - Rug making, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Self-Master Colony - Rug making, between c1910 and c1915. The Self-Master Colony was an experiment in housing the homeless, situated in Union Township, Union County, New Jersey

Background imageColony Collection: At door of Self-Master Colony, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

At door of Self-Master Colony, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
At door of Self-Master Colony, between c1910 and c1915. The Self-Master Colony was an experiment in housing the homeless, situated in Union Township, Union County, New Jersey

Background imageColony Collection: Magazine of Self-Master Colony, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Magazine of Self-Master Colony, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Magazine of Self-Master Colony, between c1910 and c1915. The Self-Master Colony was an experiment in housing the homeless, situated in Union Township, Union County, New Jersey

Background imageColony Collection: Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Penn[sylvania] Delegation, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22.

Background imageColony Collection: Departure of Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron from...New Zealand...farewell address, 1865

Departure of Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron from...New Zealand...farewell address, 1865. Creator: C. R
Departure of Lieutenant-General Sir Duncan Cameron from Auckland, New Zealand: presentation of a farewell address, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. J. N. Crombie

Background imageColony Collection: Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865

Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper. 'Thompson, with twenty-five followers, came galloping forward

Background imageColony Collection: The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865

The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper

Background imageColony Collection: Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. W. B. Jones

Background imageColony Collection: An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: mouth of the Wanganui River, 1865

An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: mouth of the Wanganui River, 1865. Creator: Unknown
An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: mouth of the Wanganui River, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Albert Walker

Background imageColony Collection: An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: encampment in the Teramakau Valley, 1865

An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: encampment in the Teramakau Valley, 1865. Creator: Unknown
An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: encampment in the Teramakau Valley, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Albert Walker

Background imageColony Collection: An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: crossing the River Teramakau, 1865

An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: crossing the River Teramakau, 1865. Creator: Unknown
An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: crossing the River Teramakau, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Albert Walker

Background imageColony Collection: An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: floating down the River Teramakau, 1865

An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: floating down the River Teramakau, 1865. Creator: Unknown
An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: floating down the River Teramakau, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Albert Walker

Background imageColony Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of an English church, Philippolis, Orange Free State, South Africa

Laying the foundation-stone of an English church, Philippolis, Orange Free State, South Africa, 1864 Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of an English church, Philippolis, Orange Free State, South Africa, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by the Rev. C. Clulee

Background imageColony Collection: Cricket-match at Melbourne between the All-England Eleven and Twenty-Two of Victoria, 1864

Cricket-match at Melbourne between the All-England Eleven and Twenty-Two of Victoria, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cricket-match at Melbourne [in Australia,] between the All-England Eleven and Twenty-Two of Victoria, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs

Background imageColony Collection: An old Dutch house at Cape Town, South Africa, 1864. Creator: G. F. A

An old Dutch house at Cape Town, South Africa, 1864. Creator: G. F. A
An old Dutch house at Cape Town, South Africa, 1864. 'The Dutch, who first colonised the "Land of the Hottentot" at the Cape of Good Hope

Background imageColony Collection: The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: stronghold of the Maoris at Rangariri, 1864. Engraving from a photograph, of the scene of '...General Cameron's victory on the 20th of November...The British

Background imageColony Collection: The War in New Zealand: Rangariri, from the Waikato, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The War in New Zealand: Rangariri, from the Waikato, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: Rangariri, from the Waikato [River], 1864. Scene of '...General Cameron's victory on the 20th of November...[The] new redoubt

Background imageColony Collection: Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864

Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the first railway in New Zealand, at Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. Kelly

Background imageColony Collection: Town hall, Old Bombay Mumbai (postcard)

Town hall, Old Bombay Mumbai (postcard)
8725357 Town hall, Old Bombay Mumbai (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town hall, Old Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India); © Dinodia Photo

Background imageColony Collection: Queen Mary´s technical school, Bombay, c1900s (photo)

Queen Mary´s technical school, Bombay, c1900s (photo)
8725343 Queen Mary´s technical school, Bombay, c1900s (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary´s technical school ; disabled Indian soldiers ; Bombay now Mumbai ; Maharashtra ; India)

Background imageColony Collection: Lakdi Bunder Darukhana Bombay c1900 (photo)

Lakdi Bunder Darukhana Bombay c1900 (photo)
8725342 Lakdi Bunder Darukhana Bombay c1900 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old vintage 1800s Lakdi Bunder Darukhana Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India); © Dinodia Photo

Background imageColony Collection: Distribution of gifts to British police in Bombay, c1900s (photo)

Distribution of gifts to British police in Bombay, c1900s (photo)
8725340 Distribution of gifts to British police in Bombay, c1900s (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Vintage 1900s photo Distribution of gifts to British police in Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra)

Background imageColony Collection: engraving depicting the French colony of Guyana in South America 1850

engraving depicting the French colony of Guyana in South America 1850
3665787 engraving depicting the French colony of Guyana in South America 1850 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageColony Collection: Mines of Cam Pha, c.1920 (photo)

Mines of Cam Pha, c.1920 (photo)
8698353 Mines of Cam Pha, c.1920 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Vietnam. Coal mines in Cam Pha (French Indochina.) Photography, Vietnam, ca 1920.); © Archives Charmet

Background imageColony Collection: Bombay Castle historic monument, c1900s (photo)

Bombay Castle historic monument, c1900s (photo)
8725353 Bombay Castle historic monument, c1900s (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old vintage 1900s Bombay Castle historic monument built by Portuguese, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)

Background imageColony Collection: Guayaquil, 1682 (coloured manuscript)

Guayaquil, 1682 (coloured manuscript)
7339327 Guayaquil, 1682 (coloured manuscript) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Background imageColony Collection: Map of Hoogly River, c.1777 (engraving)

Map of Hoogly River, c.1777 (engraving)
7339428 Map of Hoogly River, c.1777 (engraving) by British School, (18th Century); 20.5x32.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lacam, Benjamin Single sheet. Hand col)

Background imageColony Collection: Biobio [and] Labapi, 1685 (manuscript)

Biobio [and] Labapi, 1685 (manuscript)
7339773 Biobio [and] Labapi, 1685 (manuscript) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40.5x5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColony Collection: Heradura [and] Conception, 1685 (manuscript)

Heradura [and] Conception, 1685 (manuscript)
7339771 Heradura [and] Conception, 1685 (manuscript) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40.5x5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageColony Collection: San Miguel, 1682 (paper)

San Miguel, 1682 (paper)
7340747 San Miguel, 1682 (paper) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose From a book of sailing directions of 110ff)

Background imageColony Collection: Sonsonate, 1682 (paper)

Sonsonate, 1682 (paper)
7340746 Sonsonate, 1682 (paper) by Ringrose, Basil (c.1653-83); 16x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Basil Ringrose From a book of sailing directions of 110ff)

Background imageColony Collection: A great hunting day! 1900 (engraving)

A great hunting day! 1900 (engraving)
8677949 A great hunting day! 1900 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great hunting day! 1900 engraving by P. Malher and E)

Background imageColony Collection: Old Court House Street, Kolkata, (formally Calcutta), India

Old Court House Street, Kolkata, (formally Calcutta), India
7301611 Old Court House Street, Kolkata, (formally Calcutta), India; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Court House Street, Kolkata, (formally Calcutta), India in the 1860s



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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.