The Best History Museums in Virginia

Explore three top historic sites on this daytrip from Washington DC including Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. On your way to the first location you'll have a quick stop for coffee and snacks. Upon arrival to Colonial Williamsburg, the country's largest living history museum, explore a wide variety of sites at your leisure including the Governor’s Palace, Capitol, and Courthouse, gardens, trade sites, and the newly added art museums. Head over to the Charlton Stage and Hennage Auditorium for daily stage performances. Then, explore Jamestown Settlement, a living history museum telling the story of 17th-century Virginia and the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown. Make sure to climb aboard the recreations of the three Jamestown Settlement ships as well as explore a re-creation of Paspahegh Town. End your day with the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, a living history museum exploring the nation's founding.

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