Colonial America

Experience the living history of Colonial Williamsburg, where you can step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of America's past, witnessing skilled artisans, engaging with costumed interpreters, and exploring the charming 18th-century streets and historic taverns.

Experience the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country, through immersive and authentic 18th-century programming for our guests.

I am a fairly laid back homeschooler in that we do not follow one method of study, but probably relate most closely with unschoolers. However, I love taking cues from my kids and following down rabbit holes of exploration and imagination. I do not remember a lot of information I supposedly learned in my elementary...

In the mid-eighteenth century, prior to the events of the American Revolution, about one of every three young women who walked down the aisle to marry did so while with child, according to extant court and parish records. This rate varies but slightly among the colonies, whether Puritan New England,…

Distribution of major immigrant groups in North America, 18th century.

01. The Spanish colonial authorities in Cuba castrated "sodomites" and forced them to eat their testicles covered in dirt. #government #history #spanish #espanol #rebellion #cuba #usa #america #unitedstates #truth #true

It's not too much of a stretch to assume we live in a strange time, but there are plenty of strange stories about early Americans too. From sad tales of ...

When planning for each unit of study in my classroom, I spend a solid amount of time searching the internet for websites and online resources that can supplement the activities I already have. I feel so excited when I find one that fits the needs of my students and I'm sure you do, too! If you're on the hunt for websites and online resources for your unit on the colonies, here are some that might help: 1. Colonial Williamsburg This has to be one of my FAVORITE websites to use for finding…