Early America and Colonies



Jamestown Adventure -- click on "Start the Adventure"


Animated Atlas.com -- one minute preview video about Jamestown

Williamsburg -- Click on any of the people to learn about the colonial town, Williamsburg.

Archives of Early America, excellent collection of maps, music, “World of Early America” (firsts, biographies of 12 notable women, etc.), “Lives of Early Americans,” “Portraits” of 25 men, etc.  Short movies about:

The Ben Franklin Story

The Life of George Washington

Declaring Independence

Paul Revere: Messenger of the Revolution

The Shot Heard 'Round the World

The Treason of Benedict Arnold

The Real Face of George Washington

Molly Pitcher, An American Heroine

U. S. History, Immigration, Interactive Tour of Ellis Island

Ellis Island Timeline and audio clips