Colonial Williamsburg Foundation - Teacher Institute

Participant's Guide to the
Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute
2013

Introduction
Before the Institute
During the Institute
After the Institute
FAQs
Contact Information

Welcome to the 2013 Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute!

Teacher Institute Class We are delighted to have you join us and hope you look forward to an exciting week of learning about the early years of our nation’s history. This guide will answer many of the questions you may have concerning the Institute. If you need additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to call us at (757) 565-8417.

The intensive six-day Teacher Institute immerses you in American history in Williamsburg, the restored capital city of eighteenth-century Virginia, as well as nearby Jamestown and Yorktown. During the Institute, you will observe museum techniques that will actively engage your students in the study of history. Opportunities include working with museum staff and interpreters, analyzing primary sources, and taking part in historic simulations.