WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Known as the "historic triangle," Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown contain treasures found nowhere else. Although all three celebrate and educate about the history of the United States, each has a unique story and way of exploring the past.

Jamestown

Site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, Jamestown today is a historical site located within Colonial National Historical Park and provides numerous ways to learn about the past. There are no permanent residents in Jamestown, although during the day it is bustling with colorful colonial characters and tourists from all over the world. The two main Jamestown attractions are both centered around the town's rich history. Jamestown Settlement is a recreation of an English fort, a Native American village, and the ships used to sail to the New World. Also at Jamestown is Historic Jamestown, the actual site of the original colony featuring archaeological digs and glass blowing.

Williamsburg

Made up of the old and the new, the city of Williamsburg is divided into four main parts: colonial... more

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