
Colonial Parkway - Colonial Williamsburg - Williamsburg, VA
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N 37° 16.734 W 076° 41.873
18S E 349476 N 4127163
Much of the colonial town of Williamsburg has been saved or restored and employees dress in period costumes and interpret the activities of living in colonial times. It is one of the three main attraction areas along the Colonial Parkway.
Waymark Code: WM451B
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2008
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Williamsburg was the capitol of the colony of Virginia from 1699 through 1780. Much of the colonial town has been saved or restored and employees dress in period costumes and interpret the activities of living in colonial times.
There are over 500 restored and original buildings spread over 300 acres so you'll have plenty to keep you busy.
A 2 hour daily reenactment called the "Revolutionary City" takes place in the afternoons. You will witness the collapse of the royal government and revolutionary citizens at war. Visit the "Revolutionary City" Webpage to learn more about the variety of reenactments that take place.
To see the various places there are to visit within the town, check out the interactive map of Williamsburg.
Coordinates are for the Visitor Center where tickets are purchased and tour buses take you to the town.
The following information about the Colonial Parkway is from the American Byways' Website:
The Colonial Parkway not only illustrates the English colonial experience in America, but is also an outstanding example of American parkway design. Retaining its original scenic and historic integrity to a remarkable degree, the 23-mile route connects the historic sites of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.