Colonial Williamsburg Student Collection
Colonial Williamsburg Student Guide
Welcome to Colonial WIlliamsburg
At 301 acres, Colonial Williamsburg is the world’s largest U.S. history museum. But there’s much more to this Williamsburg, Virginia historic landmark than simply its substantial size. Established in 1926, this immersive, authentic 18th-century experience includes 89 original buildings and more than 500 meticulous recreations of lost structures. Also onsite are two world-class art museums.
Explore all the offerings of Colonial Williamsburg with plenty of articles and ideas for your next student trip.
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History Comes Alive in Colonial Williamsburg
Experience an authentic 18th-century town in Virginia’s Colonial Williamsburg. At 301 acres, Colonial Williamsburg is the world’s largest U.S. history museum. But there’s much more to this Williamsburg, Virginia historic landmark than simply its substantial size.
Students Journey to the Past at Colonial Williamsburg
Trying to imagine how life might have been or how people lived their everyday lives in the past is no easy task. Sure, you could read a history book, watch a documentary or visit a museum, but none of these so perfectly immerse you in historical life like a trip to Colonial Williamsburg.
Travel Back in Time at Colonial Williamsburg
When most people hear the word history, they automatically think back to days spent memorizing dates and facts, long lectures on never-ending battles and boring textbooks. But history should be fun, and students should look back on their education with fond memories.
Getting Involved in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Visiting historical sites and museums is great; students can connect with the past in a much more vibrant way when they’ve been to the places they study. But as much as we love these locations, they have one sizeable drawback: at best, your group is cast as bystanders and observers to history, not as participants.
