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Since 1996, the theme at Colonial Williamsburg has been “Becoming Americans.” This theme is composed of storylines that present Williamsburg’s colonial history to our guests with consistent yet multifaceted interpretations.
Following is a listing of the individual storylines and the major components
included in a curriculum to prepare students to make full use of
the dynamic and engaging theme of “Becoming Americans.”
“Becoming Americans” Storylines
for Middle School Study Visits
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Choosing Revolution traces the development of the new nation by exploring the complex decisions every Virginian faced – continued loyalty to the crown or separation. |
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Enslaving the Colonies is critical for an understanding of colonial Virginia society. The institution of enslaving African Virginians permeated all aspects of life in the colony. |
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Redefining American Families explores the effects of changes in society between black, white, and Native American families that resulted in the development of a new American family. |
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Buying Respectability describes the “smartening up” of a wardrobe, enlarging one’s house, and learning to take tea in a fashionable manner. The consumer revolution helped transform people’s lives, technology, and commerce. |
“Becoming Americans” Middle School Study Visit Objectives
Colonial Williamsburg’s “Becoming Americans” Study Visits are designed to address Social Studies curriculum standards relating to a broad range of both general and specific disciplines.
Objective 1: Examine the effects of England’s imposed political and economic control over the colonies
Objective 2: Investigate how events and political ideas fueled the revolutionary movement in America and led to the Declaration of Independence.
Objective 3: Discuss the effects of the evolution of slavery in British North America.
Objective 4: Explain and give examples of how language, literature, the arts, traditions, beliefs, values, and traditions contribute to the development and transmission of culture.
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Historic Triangle