Images and editorial supplied by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation At Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century Virginia, discover the story of America’s first permanent English colony, founded in 1607, and the ensuing convergence of the Powhatan Indian, English and West Central African cultures, vividly recounted through film, indoor gallery exhibits and
An 18th Century-Style Retail Village The plan was to relocate the scattered shops in the district to a central location along what is now known as Duke of Gloucester Street, between William & Mary and the Historic Area. Merchants Square was designed to incorporate the many perspectives that helped shape
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Yorktown is a must-see for anyone who wishes to fully understand the story of our nation’s birth. Visit Historic Yorktown Immerse yourself in an area as rich in American history as it is in modern-day charm. Whether you book a riverfront hotel room or choose a quaint bed & breakfast,
Within a one-mile radius, you will find specialty shops, museums, and a variety of riverfront restaurants catering to both the pickiest and most polished of palates. Whether it’s oysters, tuna, or softshell crabs you crave, fresh seafood is always on the menu at Yorktown Pub, Umi Sushi, Riverwalk Restaurant, and
Images and editorial supplied by Historic Jamestowne Experience the original site of the 1607 James Fort, where the foundations of American democracy were built and Virginia Indian, European, and African cultures collided in the very first chapter of our nation’s history. Explore the transformation of James Fort into James City
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Find your escape just across the James River in beautiful Surry County, Virginia! Ride the free ferry for a unique experience and explore sites steeped in history. Once considered part of the Jamestown Colony, Surry has retained its rural charm and celebrates more than 400 years of history. Visit Smith’s
Revolution Isn’t Just a Moment—It’s an Experience. Experience America’s beginnings with a trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Here, you will be transported to Virginia’s 18th-century colonial capital, where ideas of independence and revolution formed. Hear the stories of the men and women whose thoughts helped shape a revolution. Fully immerse yourself
A walk in the parks Mayor Doug Pons really enjoys getting outdoors at Waller Mill Park, (photo above) a 2,705-acre retreat situated around a reservoir that was opened to the public in July 1972. The 360-acre lake is open for fishing, boating, pedal boating, canoeing, and kayaking, and features a
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