With Independence Day nearly upon us, what better way to celebrate our country’s freedom than a visit to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia? Featuring hundreds of restored and reconstructed buildings, this 18th century colonial city is the world’s largest living history museum. Wander through the Governor’s palace or watch a silversmith at work. Help work in the gardens or see the militia prepare for battle. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the people living and working in colonial times and encourage you to ask questions. It's not unusual to see many of these people wandering around the town. You can even rent period costumes at the Visitor Center to get your children in the colonial spirit. Besides the guided tours through the different buildings, there is also “Revolutionary City” - daily re-enactments of our country during the fight for our freedom. Be sure to check out the official website which contains a lot of valuable information for planning your trip. There is also a great Kids section that has a Summer Program Calendar with family activities for each day of the week. Prior to visiting Williamsburg, your kids can meet the various people living during that time period and click through an interactive map of the town.
Also of note is the nearby Jamestown settlement. Celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, it’s definitely worth a side trip.
Admission:
$29-$79 adult
$15-$39 youth
(various packages available from 1-Day Passes to Full Year)
Hours:
9am-5pm daily
(see website for specific building/museum hours)
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/
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