History of North America

What did people do for leisure in Colonial America?

Puritans

* Attended church services

* Read the Bible and other religious texts

* Worked on household chores and other tasks

* Played games such as chess, checkers, and backgammon

* Sang hymns and psalms

* Went for walks in the woods or fields

* Visited neighbors

* Attended town meetings and other civic events

Anglicans

* Attended church services

* Read the Bible and other religious texts

* Worked on household chores and other tasks

* Played games such as chess, checkers, and backgammon

* Sang hymns and psalms

* Went for walks in the woods or fields

* Visited neighbors

* Attended town meetings and other civic events

* Danced at balls and other social events

* Went to the theater or other public entertainments

Quakers

* Attended religious meetings

* Read the Bible and other religious texts

* Worked on household chores and other tasks

* Played games such as chess, checkers, and backgammon

* Sang hymns and psalms

* Went for walks in the woods or fields

* Visited neighbors

* Attended town meetings and other civic events

* Participated in community service activities

Other Religious Groups

* Attended church services

* Read the Bible and other religious texts

* Worked on household chores and other tasks

* Played games such as chess, checkers, and backgammon

* Sang hymns and psalms

* Went for walks in the woods or fields

* Visited neighbors

* Attended town meetings and other civic events

* Participated in community service activities

* Celebrated religious holidays with special meals, music, and dancing