Category Archives: Colonial Literature

Let’s Curate Digital Assets for Colonial Literary History

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Bill Sullivan

Religious leader Anne Hutchinson arrived in the New World from England on this day in 1634. https://t.co/1oQk9CrwX1 #apush pic.twitter.com/pZ2QkV1mZl — AP for Students (@APforStudents) September 18, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsLet’s start collecting digital assets that will enhance our study of colonial literature. … Continue reading →

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Caleb’s Crossing as Threshold to American Literature

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Bill Sullivan

Geraldine Brooks’ Caleb’s Crossing will help our introduction to American literature. While there are many voice and location to begin an American literature course, this historical novel may help us appreciate the colonial invasion from the Native American point of … Continue reading →

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Hartford Witch Trials: The Beginning of an Era of Hysteria

Posted on October 7, 2015 by ameliahern

The Salem Witch Trials which primarily took place during 1692-1693 are a very well known time in colonial America. However, most people are not aware of the hysteria that consumed society in Hartford, Connecticut in 1662, 30 years prior to … Continue reading →

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The Ancient Burial Ground in Harford Stands as a Good Model for our Burial Ground

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

The Ancient Burial Ground in Harford Stands as a good models for our Burial Ground. Perhaps the most moving monument is the African American gravestone near the east side of the burial ground, just next to the steps of the … Continue reading →

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The Lighthouse Tour at Peoples State Forest

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

This trail in Peoples State Forest is another reminder that colonial artifacts can be just off any nature trail in the state of Connecticut. The signs along the trail are very informative as they point out parts of the community, … Continue reading →

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Valley Falls Park Trails, Vernon, Connecticut

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Bill Sullivan

photo, a photo by bsullivan35 on Flickr. There are 8.5 miles of blazed trails in Valley Falls Park, and the most interesting section exists at the bottom on of a wheel chair accessible trail that colonial and 19th century archeological … Continue reading →

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Colonial Literature paragraph

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Mak

Although it was very those days complicated there was one thing  that was really important for American people back then – the faith in god. There is a stereotype that America was the land of religious freedom that’s why lots … Continue reading →

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Roger Williams

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jray13

Roger Williams was one of the most well known English Protestant Theologians of his time. He grew up in Anglican England and had a change of faith after attending Cambridge, becoming a Puritan. Thus, he went against the norms of society … Continue reading →

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Olaudah Equiano

Posted on October 10, 2011 by pmetscher44

Olaudah Equiano was a counter-counter culture figure in the late 18th century. Olaudah Equiano was a very unique person because, although he was once a slave, he earned his freedom, and even learned to read and write. He was fortunate … Continue reading →

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Sarah Kemble Knight

Posted on October 10, 2011 by 13ans

Sarah Kemble Knight was an important figure in not only 18th century literature, but also in the early stages of feminism. She used sophisticated, intellectual language when writing about her journey from Boston to New York. Though she was petrified … Continue reading →

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