Virginia’s Historic Triangle
Time Needed: multi-day
Experience Type: American icon, historic landmark
Get to know the birthplace of this nation at Virginia’s Historic Triangle, where colonial life, Revolutionary history, and early settlements come alive. Explore iconic sites that showcase America’s birth story through living history, museums, and preserved battlefields.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Explore Colonial Williamsburg – Wander historic streets, meet costumed interpreters, and experience 18th-century life through demonstrations, workshops, and interactive programs.
- Visit Jamestown Settlement – Board 17th-century ships, explore re-creations of James Fort and a Paspahegh village, and learn about early colonial life through hands-on exhibits.
- Uncover Historic Jamestowne – Walk the site of the 1607 English settlement, view archaeological remains, and learn about the struggles and triumphs of America’s first colonists.
- Take in the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – Explore indoor galleries with over 500 artifacts, a recreated Continental Army camp, and a working Revolution-era farm.
- Walk Yorktown Battlefield – Stand where America won its independence in 1781. Explore with a free self-guided app or hop aboard a replica Stanley Steamer wagon for a narrated tour.
Itinerary Idea: See Jamestown and Yorktown on a full-day guide-led tour, visiting Yorktown Battlefield, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and Jamestown Settlement. Enjoy a Colonial-style lunch while following early American history in chronological order.
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