Historic sites are often in ruins or forgotten after many centuries. Williamsburg, VA, is a significant place in the United States’ history because of the colonial past and independence gaining. A virtual tour of Colonial Williamsburg (CW) showed the visual heritage of the restored area. However, it is not commensurate with a real visit to a museum. Thus, CW could be more immersive if a virtual tour of the attractions and indoor spaces were provided.
CW is a restored and partially reconstructed museum that housed a major colonial city about 400 years ago. The site is historic, as Williamsburg was one of the largest English colonies on American land. The town was the center of Virginia’s cultural, educational, and political life before troops’ advance westward. The virtual tour shows the museum, which consists of several streets and restored buildings to recreate the atmosphere of the 18-19th century. The CW has government buildings, such as the Capitol and Governor’s Palace, as well as food and clothes shops. This website is of high quality and provides necessary information about the town on a visual tour. However, improvement in continued viewing of the premises from the inside is required for a fuller historical experience. A physical visit to the CW would be desirable, as it is an important center of colonial history and is distinguished by the quality of the restored structures and terrain.
Historic sites are of immense intellectual value, as they show the events that took place before forming of the modern world. The CW is a restored site that was the center of Virginia’s cultural and political life centuries ago. A virtual tour allows one to observe the main historic buildings, but it is not enough for a fundamental study of Williamsburg’s past. Thus, technical updates and additions of 3D room models are a desirable advance for the website.