Exploring Colonial Williamsburg in Cyberspace
(a treasure hunt for facts, print this activity for use in the classroom)

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Ground work for your search:

    1. Connect to the Internet, type www.yahoo.com
    2. Click on the words "Travel" in the subdirectory listing.
    3. Click "North America" under Plan Your Next Trip.
    4. Click "United States" under Featured Countries, then choose "Virginia" under State Pages.
What is the title and who is the author of the feature article? ______________________________________________________  
Which publication printed the article? ______________________________________________________

Find out a little more history:

    1. Click continue.
    2. What organization provided the photo? _______________________
    3. What is second oldest college in the U.S.? _____________________
    4. Go to page 5 by clicking the "next" button at the end of this page.
    5. Where did Burgess and others meet to discuss events of independence? _____________________________________________
    6. What is the cost for one visit to the Governor’s Palace? ________
    7. How many royal governors lived at the Palace? _______
    8. What building served as the arsenal for the Virginia Colony? __________________________________________
    9. How many buildings in the Historical Area are original? _____
    10. What movie provides background of the events leading to the American Revolution? _______________________________________

Imagine an expense-free visit:

Which restaurant would you choose for dining? __________________________________________________________
Which lodging arrangements would you prefer? __________________________________________________________
What is the cost for one night at the Williamsburg Inn? _______

What Web site will provide you with more information? ___________

Compiled by: Susan C. Bisset (Graphic. (Online) Available: http://www.history.org (10/00)