Today, Colonial Williamsburg is pleased to announce the launch of 11 new stories on Google Arts & Culture. This collection builds on our joint commitment to share immersive stories about early America with a global audience, making the country’s rich history more accessible than ever.
This new release is a testament to the power of digital innovation in connecting audiences with the narratives that shaped our nation. Highlights from the stories include:
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- Virtual guided tours: For the first time, you can take a virtual guided tour of several sites in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. Favorites include the George Wythe House, the original 18th-century home of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence; the Williamsburg Bray School, where hundreds of enslaved and free Black children received an education between 1760 and 1774; and Colonial Williamsburg’s Courthouse, an original 18th-century center for law, business and community…