Colonial Williamsburg's costumed interpreters play out events leading
to the revolutionary war.
Colonial Williamsburg's antique buildings, 88 of them original colonial
buildings, another 50 rebuilt on the original foundations hold priceless
antiques crafted in England and Colonial America. There are 60,000 in
all: paintings, textiles, jewelry, and ceramics displayed in 200 period
rooms.
Washington and Rochambeau 's armies marched to victory at Yorktown
from Williamsburg, an event well documented in roadside signs.
Near Williamsburg, The Yorktown Jamestown Foundation runs the
Yorktown Victory Center an encampment and museum where costumed
interpreters explain in meticulous historic detail the life of the colonial
soldier.
to the revolutionary war.
Colonial Williamsburg's antique buildings, 88 of them original colonial
buildings, another 50 rebuilt on the original foundations hold priceless
antiques crafted in England and Colonial America. There are 60,000 in
all: paintings, textiles, jewelry, and ceramics displayed in 200 period
rooms.
Washington and Rochambeau 's armies marched to victory at Yorktown
from Williamsburg, an event well documented in roadside signs.
Near Williamsburg, The Yorktown Jamestown Foundation runs the
Yorktown Victory Center an encampment and museum where costumed
interpreters explain in meticulous historic detail the life of the colonial
soldier.
There is a lot more than history going on in the area so you don't worry about keeping everyone in the
family entertained.
Nearby the Bush Gardens offers a European Renaissance themed park with exciting rides and exotic
European-style food while just down the road, Water Country USA runs the mid-Atlantic's largest
water them park. The family might also enjoy a trip to the upscale outlet malls, a tour of the ceramic
factory, and a Williamsburg Winery tour for a glimpse into the automated bottling room and a walk
through the 50-acre vineyard.
family entertained.
Nearby the Bush Gardens offers a European Renaissance themed park with exciting rides and exotic
European-style food while just down the road, Water Country USA runs the mid-Atlantic's largest
water them park. The family might also enjoy a trip to the upscale outlet malls, a tour of the ceramic
factory, and a Williamsburg Winery tour for a glimpse into the automated bottling room and a walk
through the 50-acre vineyard.
Colonial Williamsburg,
a completely preserved and
restored colonial town
has 80 original homes and
buildings, 50 restored on
original foundations, and
200 period rooms
displaying 60,000 authentic
antiques of British and
Colonial American
manufacture. Costumed
re-enactors and interpreters
of history will involve you in
hands-on activities of the era
just before the Revolutionary
War.
a completely preserved and
restored colonial town
has 80 original homes and
buildings, 50 restored on
original foundations, and
200 period rooms
displaying 60,000 authentic
antiques of British and
Colonial American
manufacture. Costumed
re-enactors and interpreters
of history will involve you in
hands-on activities of the era
just before the Revolutionary
War.
Near williamsburg The Colonial National Park, near the original Jamestown Settlement, has a re-created
glass blowing operation that originally started in 1608 as Americas first industry. Operated by the National
Park Service and the Association of Virginia Antiquities, the park includes the site of the first permanent
English settlement in North America.
Virginia Attractions Near , Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown
area.
glass blowing operation that originally started in 1608 as Americas first industry. Operated by the National
Park Service and the Association of Virginia Antiquities, the park includes the site of the first permanent
English settlement in North America.
Virginia Attractions Near , Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown
- Route 5, the scenic byway where plantations line the James River including the Shirley
Plantation settled in 1613, the Berkeley Plantation, site of a 1726 mansion and home of
President William Henry Harrison, and Sherwood Forest, home of our 10th President John Tyler. - The US Army Transportation Museum, from steam locomotives to experimental flying
saucers, helicopters to tugboats: 200 years of Army transportation history. - The Virginia Living Museum: Virginia wildlife, botanical gardens, and planetarium.
area.
- Go Karts Plus, an 8-acre family park where you race go-karts and simulated NASCAR racers
on a banked oval track.
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, Restored Colonial Town
The Williamsburg Jamestown area is a great place for a family vacation. Everyone in the
family can find an interesting bit of history or archaeology to explore. Flying in to
Washington DC or Richmond Virginia and renting a car will put Williamsburg,
Jamestown, and Yorktown within reach. The three called the historic Triangle are about
20 miles apart.
Jamestown's recreated settlement has three ship on view and the recreated fort of John
Smith the leader of the first settlement.
family can find an interesting bit of history or archaeology to explore. Flying in to
Washington DC or Richmond Virginia and renting a car will put Williamsburg,
Jamestown, and Yorktown within reach. The three called the historic Triangle are about
20 miles apart.
Jamestown's recreated settlement has three ship on view and the recreated fort of John
Smith the leader of the first settlement.
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Colonial Williamsburg, a preserved and restored colonial town
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia is a restored
colonial town with 80 original homes and buildings,
50 restored on original foundations, and 200 period
rooms displaying 60,000 authentic antiques of
British and Colonial American manufacture.
colonial town with 80 original homes and buildings,
50 restored on original foundations, and 200 period
rooms displaying 60,000 authentic antiques of
British and Colonial American manufacture.
In Colonial Williamsburg Virginia's restored colonial town many the
80 original homes and buildings are open as museums, others as
shops. Colonial Williamsburg offers 200 period rooms that display
60,000 antiques of British and Colonial American manufacture.
Reenactments of Colonial life include military drills and carriage rides
through the town.
80 original homes and buildings are open as museums, others as
shops. Colonial Williamsburg offers 200 period rooms that display
60,000 antiques of British and Colonial American manufacture.
Reenactments of Colonial life include military drills and carriage rides
through the town.
Williamsburg Virginia offers museums, shops, outlet shopping, winery tours, and re-enactments of Colonial life
How to reach Colonial Williamsburg/ Jamestown:
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is a
half hour's drive away and has five rental car companies
operating from the airport..
Norfolk International Airport (NIA) is forty miles south (
seven rental car companies)
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 45 miles north with
eight rental car companies. ..
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is a
half hour's drive away and has five rental car companies
operating from the airport..
Norfolk International Airport (NIA) is forty miles south (
seven rental car companies)
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 45 miles north with
eight rental car companies. ..
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adequate luggage space, car seat, baby carriage, two door, four door and other
options.
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The Jamestown Settlement, the Yorktown Battlefield, and the Preserved Colonial Village of Williamsburg
are within 20 miles of one another in the Jamestown Virginia area.
are within 20 miles of one another in the Jamestown Virginia area.
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