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Click on the link above to have access to any of the activities listed below.
Tour the Town
Explore the Historic Area online.
Portrait of George WashingtonExplore Charles Willson Peale's famous portrait
Historic Threads: Three Centuries of ClothingExplore antique clothing and accessories from 1600-1860 in this online exhibit.
New in the CollectionZoom in close on the latest arrivals at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums.
The Declaration of IndependenceExplore John Trumball's historic painting
Citizenship QuizTest your citizenship knowledge
eWilliamsburgExplore the map
Principles of FreedomThe Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution
Politics, Elections, & the PresidencyA Video Conversation with Thomas Jefferson
Daily jigsawPiece together scenes from the Historic Area.
Mr. Jefferson's Magical MazeCollect clues and answer questions to guide your character through the maze.
Merchant Match-Up GameMatch these Historic Area establishments with their appropriate signs.
"Voting Rights" Timeline GameTest your voting rights knowledge by matching milestones with the year in which they occurred.
Kids Word SearchColonial Word Search available in three levels: Apprentice (easy), Journeyman (medium), and Master (difficult).
Lacrosse Word Searchfrom the article "The Indian Origins of Lacrosse" in the Winter 10 Journal
Coffee Bean SolitaireCelebrate coffee and chocolate with a new bean solitaire game.
Christmas Frolick Word Searchfrom the article "The Christmas Frolick" in the Autumn 09 Journal
Costume Design Center 75th Anniversary TimelineExplore 75 years of costumed interpretation.
Today in the 1770sDaily excerpts from the 18th-century Virginia Gazette.
Deism Word Searchfrom the article "Deism" in the Spring 09 Journal
Word of the DayImpress your friends with your command of the queen's English with this daily feature.
Thomas Jefferson: Man of the MillenniumInteractive information on the legacy of Thomas Jefferson
Send a PostcardShare a piece of Colonial Williamsburg with our ecards.
Crossword Puzzle: Christmas in Printsfrom the article "Christmas in Prints" in the Autumn 08 Journal
Conserving the Murray SistersWalk through the restoration of an 18th-century painting, a modern process that reveals an ancient artist's hand.
Coins & Currency in Colonial America"Coins & Currency in Colonial America" examines the diverse types of money jingling in the pockets and purses of our colonial ancestors.
Mapping Colonial AmericaExplore colonial maps from Colonial Williamsburg's collection in an online exhibition that includes maps dated from 1587 to 1782.
Crossword Puzzle: The Bugs that Bugged the Colonistsfrom the article "The Bugs that Bugged the Colonists" in the Autumn 07 Journal
Make your own acrosticUse your own name as the start of this colonial-style poem.
Proverbs Gamefrom the article "Out, 'Damn'd Proverbs'" in the Winter 02-03 Journal
"The Story of a Patriot" Film Restoration ProcessFrom the Summer 04 Journal article "Remastering a Masterwork".
Colonial GardenerWater the flowers so they can grow. Weed the garden with your hoe. The more flowers you can keep alive, the more your points will also thrive.
Drum Corps TryoutDon't miss the beat and you'll make it in the Corps!
Midnight MessengerHelp Li Ming deliver the silver tea pot to the ship.
Pardon or PilloryGuess the letters in the words to save the colonist from the pillory.
Chicken ChaseLook out for the protective rooster while you help Matthew catch his chickens.
Sheep ShuffleHelp Pilar chase her sheep back into the pen in this wooly adventure. You have to be fast to get the sheep home in time.
Hotch PotchA game of memory starring the comical Hotch-Potch.
Dirt DetectiveAnswer questions by clicking on the correct answer in the picture. Record your ideas and notes in the field journal
Quill PenPractice your flourish with our virtual quill pen.
Cooper-ationHelp Ben find the cooper's tools so he can complete a cask.
Create a PostcardCreate a colonial scene and send it to your friends.
Brickmaker BuildupFirst place each important step in its correct order - then watch the fascinating art of brickmaking in action.
Name that Founding FatherPut your knowlege to the test - play the game where you try to identify four famous founding fathers based on clues from history.
Tool TroubleThe Blacksmith has misplaced his tools and needs your help to find them.
Heads UpHelp the colonists find the proper headpiece to wear.
Card CreatorChoose a picture and a message, then print out a card to give to a friend or family member.
Paper Doll GamePut the clothes on the Paper Doll in the correct order in this game that shows how young girls dressed in the 18th Century.
Click on the link above to have access to any of the activities listed below.
Tour the Town
Explore the Historic Area online.
Portrait of George WashingtonExplore Charles Willson Peale's famous portrait
Historic Threads: Three Centuries of ClothingExplore antique clothing and accessories from 1600-1860 in this online exhibit.
New in the CollectionZoom in close on the latest arrivals at the Colonial Williamsburg Art Museums.
The Declaration of IndependenceExplore John Trumball's historic painting
Citizenship QuizTest your citizenship knowledge
eWilliamsburgExplore the map
Principles of FreedomThe Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution
Politics, Elections, & the PresidencyA Video Conversation with Thomas Jefferson
Daily jigsawPiece together scenes from the Historic Area.
Mr. Jefferson's Magical MazeCollect clues and answer questions to guide your character through the maze.
Merchant Match-Up GameMatch these Historic Area establishments with their appropriate signs.
"Voting Rights" Timeline GameTest your voting rights knowledge by matching milestones with the year in which they occurred.
Kids Word SearchColonial Word Search available in three levels: Apprentice (easy), Journeyman (medium), and Master (difficult).
Lacrosse Word Searchfrom the article "The Indian Origins of Lacrosse" in the Winter 10 Journal
Coffee Bean SolitaireCelebrate coffee and chocolate with a new bean solitaire game.
Christmas Frolick Word Searchfrom the article "The Christmas Frolick" in the Autumn 09 Journal
Costume Design Center 75th Anniversary TimelineExplore 75 years of costumed interpretation.
Today in the 1770sDaily excerpts from the 18th-century Virginia Gazette.
Deism Word Searchfrom the article "Deism" in the Spring 09 Journal
Word of the DayImpress your friends with your command of the queen's English with this daily feature.
Thomas Jefferson: Man of the MillenniumInteractive information on the legacy of Thomas Jefferson
Send a PostcardShare a piece of Colonial Williamsburg with our ecards.
Crossword Puzzle: Christmas in Printsfrom the article "Christmas in Prints" in the Autumn 08 Journal
Conserving the Murray SistersWalk through the restoration of an 18th-century painting, a modern process that reveals an ancient artist's hand.
Coins & Currency in Colonial America"Coins & Currency in Colonial America" examines the diverse types of money jingling in the pockets and purses of our colonial ancestors.
Mapping Colonial AmericaExplore colonial maps from Colonial Williamsburg's collection in an online exhibition that includes maps dated from 1587 to 1782.
Crossword Puzzle: The Bugs that Bugged the Colonistsfrom the article "The Bugs that Bugged the Colonists" in the Autumn 07 Journal
Make your own acrosticUse your own name as the start of this colonial-style poem.
Proverbs Gamefrom the article "Out, 'Damn'd Proverbs'" in the Winter 02-03 Journal
"The Story of a Patriot" Film Restoration ProcessFrom the Summer 04 Journal article "Remastering a Masterwork".
Colonial GardenerWater the flowers so they can grow. Weed the garden with your hoe. The more flowers you can keep alive, the more your points will also thrive.
Drum Corps TryoutDon't miss the beat and you'll make it in the Corps!
Midnight MessengerHelp Li Ming deliver the silver tea pot to the ship.
Pardon or PilloryGuess the letters in the words to save the colonist from the pillory.
Chicken ChaseLook out for the protective rooster while you help Matthew catch his chickens.
Sheep ShuffleHelp Pilar chase her sheep back into the pen in this wooly adventure. You have to be fast to get the sheep home in time.
Hotch PotchA game of memory starring the comical Hotch-Potch.
Dirt DetectiveAnswer questions by clicking on the correct answer in the picture. Record your ideas and notes in the field journal
Quill PenPractice your flourish with our virtual quill pen.
Cooper-ationHelp Ben find the cooper's tools so he can complete a cask.
Create a PostcardCreate a colonial scene and send it to your friends.
Brickmaker BuildupFirst place each important step in its correct order - then watch the fascinating art of brickmaking in action.
Name that Founding FatherPut your knowlege to the test - play the game where you try to identify four famous founding fathers based on clues from history.
Tool TroubleThe Blacksmith has misplaced his tools and needs your help to find them.
Heads UpHelp the colonists find the proper headpiece to wear.
Card CreatorChoose a picture and a message, then print out a card to give to a friend or family member.
Paper Doll GamePut the clothes on the Paper Doll in the correct order in this game that shows how young girls dressed in the 18th Century.