Public History Magazine

  Review of the Online exhibit hosted by the Library of Congress December 18, 2022 The "The American Revolution: A History in Documents and Eyewitness Accounts" exhibit is an online exhibit that offers a comprehensive look at the events, people, and ideas that shaped the American Revolution. The exhibit presents a wide range of primary source materials, including documents, maps, and illustrations, that provide insight into the political, social, and cultural developments of the American Revolution. The exhibit is divided into four main sections: "Causes of the Revolution," "The War for Independence," "The Creation of the United States," and "Legacy of the Revolution." Each section includes a variety of interactive elements, such as maps, timelines, and videos, as well as text-based information about the key events and figures of the American Revolution.  The exhibit is well organized and easy to navigate, with clear sections and subhea...

   Photo from https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/   History that is interactive and engaging does a tremendous job of captivating learners. While various exhibitions and showcases do this remarkably well, nothing is quite as captivating as walking through history itself. Therefore, Colonial Williamsburg is an example of a fantastic public history exhibit.        Williamsburg, Virginia was an important location during the colonial era. It was the capital of Virginia at the time and was the center of politics, culture, and education. Important figures in United States history such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson spent time in Williamsburg developing what would eventually become the country's principles (The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 2022).       While after the revolution the capital was moved up to Richmond, the importance of Williamsburg cannot be understated. Prior to the reconstruction of the town as a historic...