Walk in the footsteps of America’s forefathers on this guided trip through Colonial Williamsburg. Hear accounts of the early patriots and their efforts for American independence.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience life in eighteenth-century America. In this guided walking tour of Colonial Williamsburg, you’ll hear stories left out of textbooks. Learn about the founding fathers and visit the same buildings they did. Discover unexpected connections between their times and ours.

Start your journey from the Capitol Building. From there, visit historical sites including the Raleigh Tavern. At the Silversmith, watch skilled craftspeople work their trade. Imagine yourself back in the 1700s. The costumes worn by the staff are true to the period and add to the atmosphere.

Discover colonial-era figures beyond Washington and Jefferson. Hear your guide tell stories about the royal government and the transition to elected officials around the Governor’s Palace. Learn the poignant history of America declaring independence before returning to the Capitol Building.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Encounter British redcoats and American revolutionaries walking the streets
Visit historical sites that once hosted George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
Admire period-specific details in the costuming and recreation of colonial life
Hear stories of colonial figures who are not often mentioned in history

 

 

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