If you’ve ever wondered what life would have been like for the first English colonists who made America their permanent home, then you simply must stop at the Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. We made the Jamestown Settlement part of our road trip to historic sites in the eastern part of the United States. Jamestown is one-third of what is known as Virginia’s Historic Triangle. Just to be clear–this is not the actual site of what is now called Historic Jamestowne. If you want to visit the actual site of the colony and see archeologists in action, then you’ll want to go to the site that is run by the National Park Service. If we’d had more time, we probably would’ve checked that area out, too. In the end, we decided to visit the reenactment attraction, the Jamestown Settlement, because we thought that Kristin would learn more there. If you are…
See History Come Alive at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Have you ever wondered what the American Revolution would have been like for the average family in the late 1700s? Just like today, most…
Take a Walk Through History in Colonial Williamsburg
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Why You Should Plan an Eclipse Totality Trip for 2024
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All Hands on Deck for Hands-On Experiences at the Nauticus Museum
When you think of Norfolk, Virginia, one thing comes to mind–the United States Naval Base. Norfolk and the Navy just go hand-in-hand. On our…
Summertime at Silver Dollar City
I’d like to thank Silver Dollar City for sponsoring our recent visit. We have been many times, and we truly love this park. My…
Surround Yourself with Butterflies at The Butterfly Palace in Branson
I’d like to thank The Butterfly Palace in Branson, Missouri, for sponsoring our visit. As usual, all opinions are honest and my own. When…
Clay Cooper’s Country Express: One of Branson’s Best Shows
I’d like to thank the Clay Cooper Theatre for sponsoring our attendance to the performance of Clay Cooper’s Country Express. As always, all opinions…
Sight & Sound Theatre: Our Family’s Journey with Moses
I’d like to thank Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson, Missouri, for sponsoring our visit to see the wonderful production of Moses. As always,…