History in Virginia

Virginia's Rich History

May, 2008

In this issue

» Road to Revolution
» Colonial Williamsburg
» Tavern Chow
» It's an Addiction
» On Location

Top 10 History Pages

1. Colonial Williamsburg
2. Birthplace of Presidents
3. Virginia Presidents
4. Historic Getaways
5. Jamestown 1607
6. Civil War Timeline
7. Monticello
8. Capt. John Smith Trail
9. Passionate Beginnings
10. The Civil War in Virginia
Top 10 most viewed history features on Virginia.org in the past 30 days.

Travel the Road to Revolution

Explore the sites along the Road to Revolution Heritage Trail Along the Road to Revolution Heritage Trail you'll visit the site of Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" oration; tour Henry's home and final resting place. Ten landmarks help tell the story of his life.

~ St. John's Church
~ Hanover Tavern
~ Scotchtown
~ Red Hill
~ Polegreen Church

History's Alive

Colonial Williamsburg lets you park the car and experience the 18th century first hand. Meet the basketmakers, tailors and other tradesmen; see the children playing ninepins; taste the flavors of the day.

~ Revolutionary City®
~ Historic Triangle Getaway
~ Williamsburg Vacation Packages
~ Merchants Square
~ Fifes and Drums 50th Anniversary!

Tavern Chow

Taste the 18th century at these Virginia taverns.

» Boykin's
» Christiana Campbell's
» Michie
» Rising Sun
» More of Colonial America

It's an Addiction

If you value all things historical and have a passion for stepping back in time, you might be a History Addict.

Discover Your Passionality

On Location

Portions of the HBO miniseries John Adams, starring Paul Giamatti and produced by Tom Hanks, were filmed in Colonial Williamsburg.

Visit the Set

History Lives on Passionately in Virginia

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