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Teacher Resources
: Education Resources to learn about early American history.
 Education is essential to the continuation of our free democracy, and Colonial Williamsburg believes that history should be the very core of that education. Understanding our rich American history and heritage prepares citizens to participate in the democratic process - a process that sustains the ideals of freedom and equality immortalized by this nation’s founders.
Colonial Williamsburg supports students, teachers, and educators across the country with rich interactive resources:
- live electronic field trips
- on-line glossaries and maps
- lesson plans
- videos
- hands-on activity kits
- and a week-long on-site teacher institute.
 Tour
the Town
Discover online the 18th-century town of Colonial Williamsburg. Enter the Capitol, the Governor’s Palace, the Courthouse, the Magazine, trade shops and many more establishments to learn about the birth place of the American Revolution.
Mapping Colonial America
Explore Colonial Williamsburg’s online mapping exhibit that relates to colonial discovery, exploration, boundary disputes, navigation, trade, the French and Indian War, and the Revolutionary War.
Coins & Currency in Colonial America
Learn about varied coinage from all over the globe that influenced the currency we carry today and examine the diverse types of money jingling in the pockets and purses of our colonial ancestors.
We invite you to become a "Colonial Williamsburg" educator. Join us and explore early America. Experience our founding history that continues to impact our lives today. We hope that you will help and support Colonial Williamsburg’s American history mission.
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