Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, the first capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1780. We now know of Richmond as being the capital of Virginia. Step back to colonial times as you walk along the gravel streets where George Washington once walked while visiting Williamsburg and it's many distinguished residents, such as George Wythe, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. George Wythe held many positions in Williamsburg, but he favored tutoring at the college of William and Mary. His favorite student would only happen to be, Thomas
Jefferson. Many of our forefathers that made what America is today, walked those streets, visited the taverns, slept in some of the homes and even worshiped at Bruton Parish Church (circa 1715). Williamsburg had seen the Revolutionary War and also the Civil War and throughout this, many of the buildings are how they were back then, of course with repairs and such. Many homes are occupied by residents but there are many opened for tours.
The best way to tour Williamsburg is to stop at the Visitor Center. There, you will want to purchase a pass for each person in your group. This will allow you access to many of the tours, depending on what type of pass you plan to purchase. You can also find out information on lodging accomodations and restaurants. With your pass, you may board a bus which will take you to different stops, but most of your site seeing will be by foot. If you purchase the Freedom Pass, this is good for an entire year, if you plan to visit again. There is so much to see and do that you really need to allow more than a day.
During the summer season is when it is the busiest, so it would be best to plan everything you can in advance, before arriving to Williamsburg. Dinner reservations tend to fill up fast and so do the Haunted Ghost Tours. Of course, lodging is most important to take care of first.
If you plan to spend your vacation as an historical adventure, the "Historic Triangle" should be your first stop. Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown are all within a short distance of each other. The struggle of the colonies between Great Britain and how we became free and America. We as Americans have much to be thankful for.
For more information, click here:
www.history.org
The Wythe House
