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Publications: CW Journal: Past Issues: Summer 2002
Making "Cents" of Colonial Money
An Interview with John L. Caramia, Jr.,
Colonial Williamsburg Program Manager

coinsAudio: Coins and treasury notes in colonial America

cooperAudio: Wages for tradespeople in the 1700s

ShopAudio: Evidence of household budgets

LedgerAudio: Credit extended to colonial customers

SlavesAudio: African-Americans and money in the 18th century

ChildAudio: Children and money in the 18th century

street sceneAudio: Studying history


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