| The Jamestown Settlement, the Yorktown Battlefield, and the Preserved Colonial village of Williamsburg are within 20 miles of one another in Virginia. |
Williamsburg, Virginia
At the first Jamestown Settlement, Captain John Smith became leader of the expedition mounted by
the English prospectors. He had help from 12-year old Pocahontas (Mischievous One) who acted as
intermediary between her dad the Chief of the Powhatans and the English. She visited the fort several
times in 1608 bringing food for the starving English. She later married a successful tobacco
entrepreneur Englishman John Rolfe in 1614 and traveled to England to be introduced to royalty. She
later, in 1617, died in England of disease at 20 years of age.
A second group of prospectors arrived with the intent to harvest timber, mine gold, ship goods back to
England and search for a water route to the west. Not many survived but they eventually established a
colony and as more settlers arrived, they expanded from the island and built the settlement that would
later become Williamsburg, the Colonial capitol of Virginia.
the English prospectors. He had help from 12-year old Pocahontas (Mischievous One) who acted as
intermediary between her dad the Chief of the Powhatans and the English. She visited the fort several
times in 1608 bringing food for the starving English. She later married a successful tobacco
entrepreneur Englishman John Rolfe in 1614 and traveled to England to be introduced to royalty. She
later, in 1617, died in England of disease at 20 years of age.
A second group of prospectors arrived with the intent to harvest timber, mine gold, ship goods back to
England and search for a water route to the west. Not many survived but they eventually established a
colony and as more settlers arrived, they expanded from the island and built the settlement that would
later become Williamsburg, the Colonial capitol of Virginia.
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At the site of the first fort established on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, just a few miles away from
the Jamestown settlement and Museum, , archaeologists recently found the Jamestown fort's original
postholes within the Colonial National Historic Park. While they are excavating the walls and post holes of
the first settlement, they invite you to stand at the edge of the dig and watch as the ancient mud yields 17th
Century shards of glass and pottery.
the Jamestown settlement and Museum, , archaeologists recently found the Jamestown fort's original
postholes within the Colonial National Historic Park. While they are excavating the walls and post holes of
the first settlement, they invite you to stand at the edge of the dig and watch as the ancient mud yields 17th
Century shards of glass and pottery.
Jamestown, Yorktown Virginia
Revolutionary War re-enactors demonstrate camp life, military tactics, and
weaponry of the Revolution in demonstrations throughout the summer. In a tent
camp setting at the Yorktown Battle Site they stage competitions in musket
speed-loading and firing, fire-starting, and period games.
To experience Continental Army life firsthand, visitors can try on uniforms, drill
with wooden muskets, and learn about the soldiers’ provisions, sleeping quarters,
medical remedies, and they can watch flintlock musket and artillery
demonstrations.
Visitors can also join in a militia drill on a re-created 1780s farm to learn about
the role of citizen soldiers during the war.
Revolutionary War re-enactors demonstrate camp life, military tactics, and
weaponry of the Revolution in demonstrations throughout the summer. In a tent
camp setting at the Yorktown Battle Site they stage competitions in musket
speed-loading and firing, fire-starting, and period games.
To experience Continental Army life firsthand, visitors can try on uniforms, drill
with wooden muskets, and learn about the soldiers’ provisions, sleeping quarters,
medical remedies, and they can watch flintlock musket and artillery
demonstrations.
Visitors can also join in a militia drill on a re-created 1780s farm to learn about
the role of citizen soldiers during the war.
The Yorktown Battle site's historical interpreters re-create events
in 1781 when George Washington marched south from New
York badly in need of a win for the colonial army. The British had
won most of the battles along the coast but when Britain's
General Cornwallis put in to Yorktown, fifty miles inland from the
Chesapeake Bay on the shores of the James River, Washington
seized the opportunity to corner the British army and put an end
to the long and bitter war.
At the battle site you will also see many men and women
dressed as French soldiers because France had come to
Washington's aid with an army under Rochambeau and a fleet
commanded by Comte de Grasse. The addition of 8,000 French
troops and a fleet of French warships bolstered Washington's
army of 7,000 soldiers when they surrounded Cornwallis at
Yorktown and fired cannons into the enemy fortifications for nine
days, forcing the British to surrender.
These events mark a battle in which America finally secured its
freedom. The folks at the Yorktown Victory Center and at the
National Park Service's Colonial National Park would like you to
come to Virginia and enjoy all the action as you learn all about
the history of the battle.
While you are visiting Yorktown you can also visit the Jamestown
Settlement, a living museum with three replica ships and the
replica fort of the first permanent settlement by the British in the
new world.
Yorktown is within walking distance of the National Park Service
administered sprawling battle site and earthworks built by the
colonial soldiers as they rolled their cannon in place and started
their nine-day cannon barrage. An 11-mile loop road with
parking turnouts and historical plaques makes the battle come
alive; dozens of cannon of all sizes are in place for visitors to
gain a sense of that time and place.
The Moore House where the British signed the surrender
document still stands and on a walking trail you can follow the
path of the cannon balls as they rained down on the town
destroying nearly 70 per cent of the houses. Nine antique homes
still stand, however, some bearing the marks of cannon balls on
the scarred brick facades.
in 1781 when George Washington marched south from New
York badly in need of a win for the colonial army. The British had
won most of the battles along the coast but when Britain's
General Cornwallis put in to Yorktown, fifty miles inland from the
Chesapeake Bay on the shores of the James River, Washington
seized the opportunity to corner the British army and put an end
to the long and bitter war.
At the battle site you will also see many men and women
dressed as French soldiers because France had come to
Washington's aid with an army under Rochambeau and a fleet
commanded by Comte de Grasse. The addition of 8,000 French
troops and a fleet of French warships bolstered Washington's
army of 7,000 soldiers when they surrounded Cornwallis at
Yorktown and fired cannons into the enemy fortifications for nine
days, forcing the British to surrender.
These events mark a battle in which America finally secured its
freedom. The folks at the Yorktown Victory Center and at the
National Park Service's Colonial National Park would like you to
come to Virginia and enjoy all the action as you learn all about
the history of the battle.
While you are visiting Yorktown you can also visit the Jamestown
Settlement, a living museum with three replica ships and the
replica fort of the first permanent settlement by the British in the
new world.
Yorktown is within walking distance of the National Park Service
administered sprawling battle site and earthworks built by the
colonial soldiers as they rolled their cannon in place and started
their nine-day cannon barrage. An 11-mile loop road with
parking turnouts and historical plaques makes the battle come
alive; dozens of cannon of all sizes are in place for visitors to
gain a sense of that time and place.
The Moore House where the British signed the surrender
document still stands and on a walking trail you can follow the
path of the cannon balls as they rained down on the town
destroying nearly 70 per cent of the houses. Nine antique homes
still stand, however, some bearing the marks of cannon balls on
the scarred brick facades.
For additional information go to www.historyisfun.org, the site for the
The Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, a State of Virginia run
agency, or call toll free 1-888-593-4682 or 757-253-4838.
Combination tickets for both locations, The Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Battle Site, about
twenty miles apart on the James River, cost $17. for an Adult and $8.25 for a child 6-12 years of age.
For detailed information about the people who dress as Continental soldiers and stage the mock
battles at Yorktown in October go to www. continentalline.org
Many other attractions are located close by in Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg:
The Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, a State of Virginia run
agency, or call toll free 1-888-593-4682 or 757-253-4838.
Combination tickets for both locations, The Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Battle Site, about
twenty miles apart on the James River, cost $17. for an Adult and $8.25 for a child 6-12 years of age.
For detailed information about the people who dress as Continental soldiers and stage the mock
battles at Yorktown in October go to www. continentalline.org
Many other attractions are located close by in Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg:
Jamestown, Yorktown,
Virginia
The Jamestown Settlement
Museum and the Yorktown
Battle Site celebrate the first
continuous settlement in the
country and the pivotal battle in
the Revolutionary War.
Costumed guides re-enact the
event at the museums and
battle site.
At Yorktown, the costumed
historical re-enactors stage
mock battles and conduct
hands-on events and
performances as they celebrate
the surrender of the British army
of Cornwallis on October 19,
1781 and the end of the War of
Independence.
Virginia
The Jamestown Settlement
Museum and the Yorktown
Battle Site celebrate the first
continuous settlement in the
country and the pivotal battle in
the Revolutionary War.
Costumed guides re-enact the
event at the museums and
battle site.
At Yorktown, the costumed
historical re-enactors stage
mock battles and conduct
hands-on events and
performances as they celebrate
the surrender of the British army
of Cornwallis on October 19,
1781 and the end of the War of
Independence.
Virginia, Mid-April, Colonial Williamsburg
At Virginia's Jamestown Settlement, nearby, historic interpreters demonstrate the
trades brought to the shores of Chesapeake from England in 1607
trades brought to the shores of Chesapeake from England in 1607
| Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg,Virginia |
| Jamestown Settlement, Virginia |
The Jamestown Settlement,
Virginia
The museum displays three
replica ships that brought
Captain John Smith and the first
settlers who arrived in 1607
intending only to search for
exploitable resources and a water
passage to the Pacific, but stayed
on to found the Nation.
Virginia
The museum displays three
replica ships that brought
Captain John Smith and the first
settlers who arrived in 1607
intending only to search for
exploitable resources and a water
passage to the Pacific, but stayed
on to found the Nation.
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.
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.
| 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 Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg
design is one of five courses in the area.
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| Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg |
| Jamestown Settlement Museum, Yorktown Battle Site, Virginia |
A costumed guide at the Yorktown
battle site demonstrates camp life
in the day of a Revolutionary War
soldier
battle site demonstrates camp life
in the day of a Revolutionary War
soldier
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