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Powhatan Plantation Resort

Mother's Day Weekend in Williamsburg

Written by MilwVon on May 13, 2009

  • This was a very short trip to Virginia, to spend the weekend with my two sisters . . . one who still lives in the DC Metro Area in NoVA and the other who has...
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Chowning's Tavern

Colonial Williamsburg - Where History Lives

Written by MilwVon on May 19, 2008

  • Colonial Williamsburg (CW) is a collection of approximately 40 original, restored and/or reconstructed buildings located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The 300+ acre area has been beautifully restored to allow visitors to experience what life was...
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Living history

Jamestown

Written by RoBoNC on September 30, 2007

  • The highlight of the weekend was Jamestown and although there is parking at the visitor center, there were so many people that we had to park in colored coded lots around the city and be...
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Ask for an invitation

Colonial Williamsburg

Written by RoBoNC on September 30, 2007

  • As I stepped off the bus at Colonial Williamsburg, I was immediately transported back in time. My first encounter was with Patrick Henry, the once three time governor of Virginia, dressed in a green suit...
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Our Tour Hostess

Evening Programming - Colonial Williamsburg

Written by MilwVon on May 17, 2007

  • Perhaps the most entertaining and educational activities that we took part in during our week’s stay in Colonial Williamsburg were the evening programs offered nightly. Many of these programs are offered on multiple nights and...
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Democracy

Jamestown(e) - The British Arrival to America

Written by MilwVon on May 17, 2007

  • Jamestowne was the birthplace of Virginia having been settled in May 1607 by English settlers. Although others had landed in what is now the United States, the settlement at Jamestown was the first permanent English...
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Christiana Campbell's Tavern

Colonial Williamsburg's Many Taverns

Written by MilwVon on May 14, 2007

  • During a visit to Colonial Williamsburg, guests have many options to dine as the gentry did during the 18th century. Taverns of the time were not only a place for meals but also to lodge....
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Shoemaker

The Trades of Williamsburg

Written by MilwVon on May 14, 2007

  • During a visit to Colonial Williamsburg, visitors have the opportunity to watch tradesmen create items necessary in 18th century Virginia in the same manner as those who did the work some 300 years ago. It...
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The 64th of Foot

Under the Redcoat

Written by Taylor Shelby on July 27, 2005

  • Under the Redcoat is the annual (now in its twelfth year!) reenactment of the British occupation of Williamsburg, VA. In 1781, while on the march to Yorktown, Lord Cornwallis stopped for 10 days in...
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Loch Ness Monster

Rides and Dining at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Written by zippen3 on June 21, 2004

  • This is for those who want to know what the rides are like and how the dining is at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. THEATERS: First, there are 2 4-D rides/movies. 4-D means it feels you are...
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