The New History in an Old MuseumThe New History in an Old Museum is an exploration of "historical truth" as presented at Colonial Williamsburg. More than a detailed history of a museum and tourist attraction, it examines the packaging of American history, and consumerism and the manufacturing of cultural beliefs. Through extensive fieldworkincluding numerous site visits, interviews with employees and visitors, and archival researchRichard Handler and Eric Gable illustrate how