This hub of American colonial history features cobblestone streets, botanical gardens, theme parks—and a 300-acre living ...

Living out the historical story in Greater Williamsburg has helped me to understand why, even in modern times, Americans talk ...

And Yorktown is where America gained her independence in 1781 when the last major battle of the American Revolution was won by George Washington and his men. Colonial Williamsburg gets the first ...

With so many spots devoted to Colonial ... Williamsburg area, what makes Yorktown Battlefield so special? For starters, it's the site of the 1781 siege and surrender of British troops to General ...

WILLIAMSBURG — With the nation’s 250th anniversary barely a year away, nearly 600 scholarly, cultural and civic leaders converged on the grounds of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to prepare for ...

Located about 150 miles south of Washington ... Williamsburg is home to an award-winning theme park, seemingly unlimited recreation opportunities and the world's largest living history museum. Learn ...

According to many, this site is like a Disney theme park for history fanatics. Plus, Colonial Williamsburg's appeal isn't just for kids but also for anyone who feels young at heart. Visitors to ...

The garden in Williamsburg belonged to John Custis IV, a tobacco plantation owner who served in Virginia’s colonial legislature. He is perhaps best known as the first father-in-law of Martha ...