Williamsburg Trip for Free
What a teaser, no?
Seriously though, next week, Williamsburg gives free passes to the historical site for military families to celebrate the Veteran’s Day holiday.
So, what does Williamsburg have to do with VA Beach you ask? Well, ok, it is a short 45 minute jaunt(depending upon the time of the day) from VA Beach, just up Route 64. We went last year and it should be noted that you can’t call ahead to get in on this deal. You have to stand in the long line of other savvy folks experiencing this wonderful free event. Best to come early and plan to stay late.
Also, keep in mind that there are limited dining areas in Williamsburg. A great idea might be to pack a picnic lunch in the car.
One other thing that is interesting about Williamsburg is that people still do really live in the town. And, the main street is a public street. SOOOOO….even if you aren’t military, you can still go to Williamsburg for FREE. You just can’t take the trolley in or go in the buildings with the flags outside of them, but you can walk the streets and experience the demonstrations and talk with the actors etc. The church where George Washington and many of the founding fathers worshipped is still in use today. As a public building, you can get into it for free as well. It’s fun to sit in the same pew that George Washington sat it, and to note that the pew where the widow Martha Custis would have sat was just around the bend. HMMMMM……
The website is worth checking out even if you don’t venture to VA or Williamsburg. There’s lots of great activities, especially for children.
November 4th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Williamsburg is such a great place. A real treasure.
November 5th, 2007 at 7:08 am
It is awesome!
We love to go there. Something else to keep in mind with the holidays coming up–the Grand Illumination on December 2nd. They have the town decorated with beautiful Christmas decorations such as would have been used during the time Williamsburg was operational.