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Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
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- 1h
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Overview
- Immerse yourself in the 18th century in Americas largest living history museum.
- Admire both the original 18th century and reconstructed buildings.
- Learn about the founding of a new nation in the city where it happened.
Activity location
- Williamsburg
- Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 430 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA | The Guide will be in front of the Capitol west entrance gate.
- Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
- 1h
- English
What's included, what's not
- A discussion the Historic events of Colonial Williamsburg in a 1-hour walking tour.
- Parking
- Transportation to/from the area
- Gratuities
What you can expect
Our tour is filled with historical information in the city where it happened! We present the events of the 1770s in a clear timeline and discuss the actions and attitudes of the founders that shaped the revolution and the founding of our nation. The average visitor would have to spend multiple days (visiting just the right buildings) to learn the information we present in just 1 hour without waiting in long lines and missing information because of closed attractions. Questions are encouraged throughout the tour to ensure you get the information and experience you desire.
Our tour starts at the reconstructed Colonial Capitol Building, Located on E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, where we will discover the creation of the first elected body in the New World and the creation of Colonial Williamsburg.
Next, we will stop at the iconic Raleigh Tavern, a reconstructed building whose history is filled with espionage, subversion, and intrigue.
The original 18th-century Powder Magazine is the third stop. Here we will discover the events that start Virginians down the path toward rebellion against the government.
On our way, we will pass by the Peyton Randolph House, (president of the 1st and 2nd Continental Congress) and the 1770
Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, (see the steps where the Declaration of Independence was read to the citizens of Williamsburg.
Our tour will conclude on the palace green between the reconstructed Governor's Palace (learn about how the Royal Governor pushed the people of Virginia into rebellion), and the historic Bruton Parish Church, where many of the founding fathers worshiped while visiting the city.
After the tour, you will be at the Bruton Parish Church which is open to the public at the church's discretion. You will be just a few blocks from modern shopping and dining areas and the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
Location
Activity location
- Williamsburg
- Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 430 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA | The Guide will be in front of the Capitol west entrance gate.
- Williamsburg, Virginia, United States