American Eras

Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to particular eras in U.S. history.

  • Early American Civilizations & Exploration to 1600
  • The Colonial Era, 1600–1754
  • The Revolutionary Era, 1754–1783
  • Development of a Nation, 1783–1815
  • Reform Era & Eastern U.S. Development, 1815–1850
  • Westward Expansion, 1800–1860
  • Civil War and Reconstruction, 1860–1877
  • Development of the Industrial United States, 1878–1899

All locations will be closed Sunday, March 31 for Easter.

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