Want to come face-to-face with famous historical icons like Martha Washington or Thomas Jefferson? Or watch historic tradespeople like blacksmiths and cobblers as they perfect their craft? You’ll love a trip to Colonial Williamsburg, the historic area of Virginia that once served as the capital of Colonial Virginia. Hundreds of…Continue reading Top Tips for Visiting Colonial Williamsburg
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Touring Yorktown Battlefield by Car
The last stop on our 3-day tour of Virginia’s Historic Triangle was Yorktown Battlefield. There was so much liveliness in Williamsburg and the Jamestown Settlement with actors in character all day long as militia, artisans, and Powhatan Indians. Yorktown Battlefield was quieter, giving us time to really reflect on the…Continue reading Touring Yorktown Battlefield by Car
Visiting the First Modern Olympic Stadium
We LOVE watching the Olympics! In fact, if you read our last blog post you know we were even actually planning a trip to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Games. So, it probably comes as no surprise that we were really excited to visit the site of the very first…Continue reading Visiting the First Modern Olympic Stadium
Best Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia (and Nearby!)
Williamsburg is one of three cities that make up Virginia’s Historic Triangle (also Jamestown and Yorktown). There’s so much to see and do that you won’t be able to squeeze it all in with just few days. Here are some of our top recommendations and tips for making your Williamsburg…Continue reading Best Things to Do in Williamsburg, Virginia (and Nearby!)
Face-To-Face With Giant, Crumbling Presidents Head Statues
It could be a metaphor for the State of the Union, or maybe it’s just the toll of time. Either way, these giant, crumbling statues of the first 43 U.S. Presidents will grab your attention and leave you quizzing yourself on the faces of our forefathers. About the Presidents Head…Continue reading Face-To-Face With Giant, Crumbling Presidents Head Statues
