Eight Ways to Enjoy Freedom Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
We recently spent a beautiful spring weekend in Williamsburg, Virginia and on our way into town, we stopped at Freedom Park, about 15 minutes north west of the famed Colonial Williamsburg. The 600 acre park has dozens of miles of trails for biking and hiking, a 18th century cemetery, a botanical garden, and was once…
10 Ways to Explore Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia
Our family loves visiting presidential sites and learning more about America’s history, so when we made plans to visit the Williamsburg, Virginia area we started researching new-to-us spots to explore. At the top of our list was Berkeley Plantation, the birthplace of Benjamin Harrison V (member of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of…
13 Living History Museums on the East Coast Kids Will Love
While traditional museums have priceless artifacts and works of art that are important to see (read why here), kids tend to be more engaged when they can get up close to history. One of the best opportunities for kids to engage with live interpreters and engage with tangible artifacts is a living history museum. Living…
10 Things to Do at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the world. Recreating life in the 1770s, the 300 acre complex includes over 40 historic trade shops, homes, community space, and taverns. The complex is one mile long and a half mile wide and is divided into four key areas: The Visitor Center, Palace Green, Capitol,…
10 Things to Do in Historic Yorktown, Virginia
Yorktown, Virginia, a tiny town located on the banks of the York River, is synonymous with the American Revolution, as it is the sight of the last major battle of the Revolution in the fall of 1781, when British General Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington. The town is also known for its port, the…