Colonial Williamsburg is the completely restored 18th century American colony of Williamsburg, Virginia. It is a popular tourist destination, as well as a focal point for students and teachers studying early American history and folk art. Visitors experience life in the colonial days, listen to speeches by actors portraying Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Adams, listen to period harpsicord music, watch reenactments of witch trials, participate in arts and crafts of the time, eat and drink colonial fare, all in a place where unpaved streets are still lit by candles. There is an extensive historical library and Folk Art and Decoaritive Arts Museums. 
For students and teachers confined to the classroom, there is also the on-line version, http://www.history.org/, which is the official website of Colonial Williamsburg. The site offers a plethora of rich multimedia features that make the user's experience both entertaining and educational. From their main page you can "Tour the Town Online", where the user can meander the colony on their own, go inside "buildings", view timelines, and enjoy many of the colonial experiences available to the traditional visitor. There are many on-line historical and art exhibits, interactive games, puzzles, activities, open discussions, all of which are constantly expanding with new features and content. The website is as amazing as the actual colony and it’s museums.
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