First settlers of Hartford, Connecticut, 1636Thomas Hookers congregation migrates from Massachusetts to settle Hartford, Connecticut, 1636. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Colonial classroom in New England, 1600sEarly schoolroom in colonial New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Puritans founding New Haven, ConnecticutJohn Davenport leads Puritans in giving thanks for their arrival at New Haven, Connecticut, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
New London, Connecticut, 1776Seaport of New London, Connecticut in 1776. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a contemporary sketch
HSET2A-00054New England colonial couple in farmhouse dooryard, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Singing procession during a religious awakening, 1740sSinging procession of a New England congregation during a religious revival, 1740. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
King Charles II granting a charter to Connecticut colonistsColonists discussing the Connecticut charter wih King Charles II. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Puritan families migrating to Connecticut, 1635Colonials traveling to the Connecticut River Valley to settle Wethersfield and Windsor. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Hiding the Connecticut charter in an oak tree, 1687Connecticut colonist hiding the colonys charter in a hollow oak to keep it from Governor Andros, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Puritan prisoner in the pillory in New EnglandPuritan offender standing in the pillory in a New England seaport, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Ship-building in New England, 1800sBusy New England shipyard in the 19th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Yale Universitiy in the late 1700sYale College in 1784. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration
Hartford on the Connecticut River, 1850sSteamboats on the Connecticut River in Hartford, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Dutch map of New Netherland and New EnglandNew Netherland and New England, circa 1630. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of DeLaets map
Conflict between English and Dutch colonists in ConnecticutEnglish and Dutch farmers quarreling in colonial Connecticut, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Colonial Governor Andros arriving in Connecticut, 1687Governor Edmund Andros arriving at Old Saybrook to take control of Connecticut colony, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Colonists during the Pequot War in Fairfield, Connecticut, 1637Gathering of alarmed Connecticut colonists at Fairfield during the Pequot War, 1637. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Apple pickersYoung woman carrying a basket of apples from an orchard. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Connecticut colonists deciding to oppose Governor AndrosConnecticut colonists agreeing to hide their charter from Governor Edmund Andros, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Dutch ship threatening English colonists in ConnecticutDutch ship passing Fort Good Hope on the Connecticut shore of Long Island Sound, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
HSET2A-00126Drummer calling early New England colonists to church service, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by E.A. Abbey
HSET2A-00036New England colonists on a town street, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Connecticut militia camped during the Pequot WarCaptain Masons militia camped near Porters Rocks, Groton, Connecticut, in the Pequot War, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Oliver Wolcott of ConnecticutOliver Wolcott, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration
EVRV2A-00139Recruiting privateersmen to serve the American cause in the Revolutionary War, New London, Connecticut. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration
EVRV2A-00249Messenger bringing colonists news of the battle at Lexington Green, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Roger Sherman of ConnecticutRoger Sherman, a signer of the Declaration, jurist, and senator. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
Buying Thanksgiving turkeys in Hartford, Connecticut, 1870sOpen-air market at Statehouse Square on the day before Thanksgiving in Hartford, Connecticut, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
NATI2A-00100Mohawk weapons: a deer-shank tomahawk and a scalping knife. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
EVNt2A-00110Captain Masons attack on the Pequots fortified village, 1637. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
Stagecoach travelStagecoach on the old Boston Post road. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PLIT2A-00090Noah Webster, American lexicographer, surrounded by books. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait
HREC2A-00019Coasting on double-runner sleds in New England, 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration
Children sledding after a snowstorm, 1800sSledding down a snowy village road, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
HSET2A-00080Spinning-wheel beside a colonial kitchen fireplace. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
AGRI2A-00002Gathering pumpkins, an October scene in New England, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
AGRI2A-00040Spring farmers work to clear away stones with an ox team. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
HSET2A-00051Puritan wedding in New England, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
PREV2A-00074Roger Sherman, full portrait, with his signature. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving reproduction of a painting
PREV2A-00077Nathan Hale, who said, " I regret I have but one life to give for my country, " when hanged by the British as a spy. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration