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Relive the past and experience what it was like for the first settlers of America. A film starts your journey back and time explaining the hardships and processes of the first settlers. Board replica's of the ships that brought the first settlers over. Visit the re-created fort and discover how the colonists lived and worked. The Powhatan Indian Village has hands-on demonstrations of how Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians lived. Be sure to end off by paying a visit to the galleries that focus on the different facets of life on this land.
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Explore Civil War history while visiting the gardens and grounds during self-guided tours of Westover-1730, Piney Grove-1790, Edgewood-1847 and North Bend-1819 Plantations. Each landmark plantation site is located along the Route 5 Virginia Scenic Byway.
Address: PO Box 1359 Williamsburg VA 23187
1 804 829-6684
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Located 30 minutes from Williamsburg in Charles City, Sherwood Forest Plantation was the home of 10th U.S. President John Tyler from 1842 until his death in 1862. Known to be the longest house frame in America, it is over 300 feet long. Restored and furnished with Tyler's possesions, the house is surrounded by woods and six original outbuildings. Daily tours available.
Address: State Rt. 5, 14501 John Tyler Highway Charles City VA .
 Send an Email (2) 1 804 829-5377
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Lynnhaven House
The Lynnhaven House was built in 1725 by Francis Thelaball II. Surrounded by a country-like setting, the house features molded ceilings, 18th century furnishings and more. Costumed docents offer tours of the house and grounds.
Address: 4405 Wishart Rd. Virginia Beach VA USA
1 757 460-1688
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Moses Myers House
This historic residence was built by one of Norfolk's first Jewish residents in 1792. The house now displays the Myers family's period furnishings and a collection of American artwork.
Address: 331 Bank Street Norfolk VA
1 757 333-6283
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Colonial National Historic Park includes Yorktown Battlefield and Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The Colonial Parkway connects these two sites.
Address: . Yorktown VA USA
Send an Email (6) 1 757 898-3400
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A James River Plantation built in 1819 for Sarah Harrison, the sister of President William Henry Harrison. The Federal and Greek Revival manor is furnished with Harrison family heirlooms. Self-guided gardens and grounds tours daily, group tours by appointment and special event holiday tours.
Address: PO Box 1359 Williamsburg VA 23187
1 804 829-5176
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Old Towne
Old Towne is located in Mount Pleasant, roughly 15 miles southeast of Chesapeake, VA. On display are 17 and 18th century buildings, giving visitors a rare glimpse at the history of Mount Pleasant. A self-guided walking tour is one way to see this attraction, however there is also a narrated trolley ride.
Address: Old Towne Mount Pleasant VA USA
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Nauticus is a science and technology center featuring over 150 informative and interactive exhibits theat explore the ocean such as films, computer interactives, touch pools and more. The Battleship Wisconsin is berthed here, and audio tours of the vessel are offered.
Address: One Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510
1 757 664-1000
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Situated on a high bluff above the Potomac River, the Stratford Hall Plantation was the birthplace of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. It is one of the great houses of American history. The tour begins at the Great House and then you can wander through the gardens. Send an Email (7)
1 804 493-8038
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Yorktown Battlefield marks the site where General George Washington and his French-American army surrounded and besieged the army of General Charles Lord Cornwallis, effectively ending the American Revolutionary War.
Address: . Yorktown VA USA 23690
Send an Email 1 757 898-2410
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The 22.5-acre Jamestown National Historical Site preserves and promotes one of the most important sites in America's history-the first permanent English colony in North America.
Address: . Jamestown VA USA
Send an Email (13) 1 757 229-1733
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Adam Thoroughgood House
The Adam Thoroughgood House features 17th and 18th century English furniture, an extensive herb garden and more.
Address: 1636 Parish Rd. Virginia Beach VA USA 23455
1 757 431-4000
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This National Register Historic Landmark is a museum of plantation architecture featuring Piney Grove - 1790, Ashland - 1835, Dower Quarter - 1835, Ladysmith - 1857 and Duck Church - 1917. Self-guided gardens and grounds daily, group house tours by appointment and special holiday event tours.
Address: . Williamsburg VA USA 23187
Send an Email 1 804 829-2480
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d'Art Center features approximately 30 open studios where professional artists create and display their original artworks. Visitors to the center can observe the artists, as well as participate in art classes and purchase original art pieces.
Address: 125 College Place Norfolk VA 23510
Send an Email (1) 1 757 625-4211
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Hunter House Victorian Museum
This 1984 mansion was designed by W.D. Wentworth for James Wilson Hunter. Today, the house displays a collection of decorative pieces and Victorian furnishings.
Address: 240 W Freemason Street Norfolk VA
1 757 623-9814
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Watch and listen as the drama of the American Revolution unfolds before your eyes. At Yorktown you'll learn about the role of this place in the war as you are surrounded by the its sights and sounds. You'll visit an encampment and watch as costumed soldiers re-enact the past. There are also galleries and interactive sites.
1 757 253-4838
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The Shirley Plantation is a National Historic Landmark, and is recognized as an architectural treasure. Shirley was settled in 1613, making it Virginia's oldest plantation. Tours are available daily.
Address: 501 Shirley Plantation Road Charles City VA 23030-2907
Send an Email (2) 1 804 829-5121
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