Consider a triangle of historical treasure for school travel tours with a trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. The triangle occurs with three landmark destinations in American history: Jamestown, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg.
The Jamestown settlement and Historic Jamestowne together tell the story of the first permanent English settlers to the New World. The sites include recreations of the Church Tower and Glasshouse from the first permanent settlement plus replicas of the ships that carried the settlers to the English territory. Groups can also explore a Powhatan Indian settlement, learn from costumed interpreters, and view the excavation of the actual Jamestowne settlement.
Yorktown was the site of the last battle in the American Revolution. That history is memorialized here, and in the Victory Center visitors learn about colonial techniques in fields like dentistry and medicine.
The third attraction in this three-part historical destination is Colonial Williamsburg. There’s so much to learn in this working community, which still builds, bakes, farms, and does business just as it would have been done in the eighteenth century. The blacksmith makes the nails to repair the fence. The farmers grow the wheat that becomes the flour that will soon be baked into bread. You’ll enjoy everything you see, learn, and discover in this amazing colonial village.
Williamsburg has other attractions to round out your tour. Presidents Park takes you on a walking tour through a timeline of US presidents. It offers a pretty Virginia landscape, anchored by the 16 to 19-foot tall busts of every US president. The busts are accompanied by history and trivia about each commander in chief.
Busch Gardens Europe is always a favorite Williamsburg attraction. It’s one of the country’s most beautiful theme parks, each section modeled after a different European country. The rides are high-thrill, named for legendary creatures from all over the world. The food, shopping, and entertainment follow the European theme as well. You’ll love every minute here.
Check out our sample itineraries for more about Williamsburg and its other attractions perfect for school travel tours.
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SAMPLE ITINERARIES
