Colonial Artifacts

Colonial artifacts are historical objects created or used during the period of European colonization, roughly spanning the 16th to 18th centuries. These items—such as tools, pottery, textiles, weapons, and personal belongings—offer insights into the daily life, culture, and technology of colonists and indigenous peoples. They help us understand historical interactions, trade, and societal structures from that era. Preserving and studying these artifacts allows us to learn about the past, revealing how people lived, adapted, and influenced the regions they inhabited during the colonial period.