Williamsburg, Virginia (October 2022)

In October, Kristin and I drove to Williamsburg, Virginia to stay for three nights at a timeshare for a getaway. Williamsburg is a historic town. It is part of Virginia's Historic Triangle with Jamestown and Yorktown. Each town has historic meanings in U.S. history.

Jamestown - Jamestown was the first place where the English settlers came on May 13, 1607, even before the Mayflower arrived on November 11, 1620. Three ships, namely Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery, carried 144 settlers and sailors. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in America. It displays the replica of the first three ships that arrived at Jamestown, so named after King James of England at that time.

Williamsburg - After the number of English settlers increased, its territory also expanded. Williamsburg was the center of the settlement. It became the capital city of Virginia in 1699. The Colonial Williamsburg displays the replica of colonial buildings such as the Governor's Mansion, marketplace, and church. They were even selling small replicas.

Yorktown - Last but not least, Yorktown carries the historic meaning of the U.S. liberation from the English colony after the U.S. troops led by General George Washington won a battle at Yorktown in 1781, 174 years after the first English settlers arrived at Jamestown. I realized that the U.S. could not have won the battle without the help of the French Navy. 

We listened to a lady ranger who vividly told us the battlefield story at the site, called the Yorktown Siege. 

We also stopped by the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown we were able to see many historical artifacts and replicas of life in Yorktown.

As we drove from South Carolina to Williamsburg, Virginia, we passed through woods and trees painted with fall colors. It was just beautiful. 

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After the tour, I became more knowledgeable about U.S. history and thought that we should bring our grandchildren to this place when they grow bigger. - Jeffrey