Winter can be a little dull, so we’re going to liven things up today with 7 delightfully random history facts! From the secrets of our Founding Fathers to surprising uses for condiments, this roundup of historical facts may surprise you. JA + TJ = BFF John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, Founding Fathers and the 2nd […]
Category: W’Burg History
12 Fun Things
How is everyone? Hopefully you’re doing a lot of FaceTiming/Zooming/WhatsApping with friends and family, trying out new recipes, and managing to stay sane. As we head into the weekend, we thought you’d enjoy a little distraction with these 12 fun things. 1.Extra time on our hands may be resulting in a recent surge in online […]
Our Favorite Historical Instagram Accounts
Are you doing a lot more scrolling on your phone lately? No judgement here! No one can keep kids focused on arts and crafts for 10 hours! If you know anything about the folks of Williamsburg, you know we strongly believe that history is fun. That’s why we rounded up five of our favorite historical […]
Your Williamsburg Trip Itinerary is Here
When the weather heats up, we almost instinctively begin craving a vacation. If you’ve been wanting to plan a stress-free spring break or a short and sweet weekend getaway, Colonial Williamsburg may be just what you need.
The historic district offers everything from fascinating guided tours to hands-on, history-related activities that are fun for the whole family. It’s no surprise that the New York Times listed it as one of the 52 Places to Go in 2019!
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Why Williamsburg Winters are Wonderful
The New York Times just published an article featuring the top 52 places to visit in 2019. Williamsburg placed at no. 12, and for good reason.
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It’s Not Fall Without: Historic Jamestown
One of the reasons Williamsburg is such an amazing vacation destination is that it shares an incredible history with two other nearby cities. Williamsburg, Virginia, is part of an inimitable historic triangle with Yorktown and Jamestown.
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Ever Hear of Yorktown?
You’ve probably heard of Williamsburg. But take a brief, scenic drive along the Colonial Parkway, and you’ll discover another branch of the Historic Triangle. Welcome to Yorktown!
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Pocahontas didn’t marry John Smith…
…(and other facts about Jamestown). When you stay at King’s Creek Plantation, you’re actually smack in the middle of history! Jamestown Settlement is close enough to discover and explore during your stay, and we highly recommend that you do!
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The Biggest Thrills in the Historic Triangle
Between going to school, going to work, sports practices and games, the chaos of preparing dinner and getting everyone to bed on time (or way too late), families simply don’t spend enough quality time together. We think making memories that stand out from the rest is super important in the summertime, so that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the biggest thrills we could find in the Historic Triangle!
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A Colonial Christmas
All month long, you can experience a colonial-style Christmas in Yorktown and Jamestown, two epicenters of American history sharing 17th and 18th-century holiday traditions with the modern age! Come and see the festivities for yourself in the month of December.
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