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Lots of Text

Colonial Williamsburg Almanack: Specific, easy to use information about different aspects of life in the colonies.
Colonial Amusements: What did people do with their free time? Find out at this site about Noah Webster.
Map of the British Colonies: This map was created during Colonial times. How is it different from the maps you are used to.
The Declaration of Independence: See a virtual copy of the document that started the Revolutionary War.

Information on pirates of the colonial times (and other times)

Pirates

More information on pirates.

Women Pirates The seas were not safe from any pirate - man or woman! Colonial Silver Explore this page featuring the Met's collection of colonial silver tea pots, chocolate pots and more. Kid Info's Colonial Life: All colonial life links, organized by topics. Look here for education, trades and more!
You Be the Historian: Can you solve the mystery? Using only the objects that you find in this site, how much can you tell about the people of 200 years ago. This is a lot of fun and a very challenging.
Plimoth Plantation: Take a virtual tour of Plimoth Plantation. Meet some of the important people who lived there
Loyalty or Liberty?: You're a slave who is trying to decide whether to join the rebels or stay loyal to the British. Wander around Williamsburg and ask questions of the people you meet. There are many pictures and sound clips. This is a wonderful site.

Lots of reading but great information about true pirates.

The Pirate Site Find out about the daily life of pirates as well as their weapons. 13 Originals: A great site that has many links about each of the colony groups. The reading level is high so read with a partner or get a parent to help.