Colonies of North America in 1776, at the United States Declaration of Independence. Statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

Map: The British Colonies By the early 1600s, England was eager to gain a colonial foothold on the North American continent. The first enduring settlement was founded at Jamestown in Virginia in 1607.

A new exhibition, “Promoting America: Maps of the Colonies and the New Republic,” is open at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. It is one of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.

When European settlers mapped the American continents, they also faced the challenge of charting a course — and a reason — for others to follow suit. Starting Oct. 17, visitors to Colon… ...

A new exhibition at Colonial Williamsburg is showcasing maps and prints of early America. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation says the exhibition called "More Than Meets the Eye: Maps and Prints ...