Colonial America Links

 

Here are some interesting sites to visit. They all address the Colonial Period in America. You can look at photos of actual historical documents, such as the Declaration of Independence or take a virtual tour of historic Jamestown. Have fun, and let me know which sites you enjoy using.


Would you like to learn about what it was like to live during the 1700's in the colonies? If so, visit this terrific site
that tells all about it! Go to:

Colonial Kids

 

Would you like to see a picture of the Declaration of Independence? You can see this and other original documents of American History at the National Archives Online Exhibit Hall. Check it out!

http://www.archives.com

 

Visit Monticello, the home of our second president, Thomas Jefferson. Go to:

http://www.monticello.org/house

 

Do you know the name of the estate where our first president, George Washington, lived? If you'd like to learn about his home, visit:

http://mountvernon.org/education/index.html

 

Wouldn't it be fun to take a field trip to 17th Century Plymouth? You can visit the Plimouth Plantation: Living History Museum at:

http://www.plimoth.org

 

Remember the movie we watched in music class? It was called Music of Williamsburg. If you'd like to see
more of this beautiful historic city, visit:

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

 

What would it be like for the boys to wear ruffled shirts and knee high stockings? And how about all the girls in long skirts and moppet caps? If you think it would be fun to see costumes from the 18th century and other periods of history, visit:

18th Century Clothing


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