Colonial Williamsburg, in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a grand experiment in the restoration and representation of colonial history in the United States. For those fascinated by the prospect of stepping back in time, but unable to travel to this small town in Virginia, the Colonial Williamsburg Journal may provide a welcome supplement to the study of colonial history. Educators of young children, especially, will find much to take advantage of in this colorful, educational, and entertaining periodical, which is published four times a year and can be accessed for free on this website. Users may select either Explore the Latest Issue or View past issues to get started. In addition, the Current Index shows all of the issues dating back to Autumn 1978, when the magazine was founded. Recent articles have explored such topics as the impact of the Magna Carta on Virginia's governance and the recreation of the Williamsburg Market House.