We just spent an absolutely glorious extended weekend in Williamsburg Virginia! Just over two hours away, historical Williamsburg an awesome place for a family getaway! One of the many benefits of living in Prince William County VA is that we are within easy access to so many fantastic historical places! Our son has not only been able to learn about places like Washington DC and Manassas Battlefield in history books at school, but he has had the opportunity to visit these awe inspiring locations!
On Saturday, we got to walk through Jamestown to see how the first settlers to America lived (and died) in this remote location. We also got to board the three ships that brought the pioneers to the shores of Virginia (wow, are they small!) and to watch the Powhatan Indians in their native ragalia as they performed tribal dances. We discovered that the Powhatans still have 2 reservations located in the Commonwealth of Virginia!
On Sunday, we headed to the Historical area of Williamsburg. It was so interesting to see how much progress the settlers had made! The houses and streets were large and interesting. It seemed so much more "civilized" than Jamestown. We watched, as actors in historical garb, reinacted events from the mid 1700's.
We're so fortunate to live in a location that is central to so many interesting historical sites. If you are curious about what it would be like to live and work in Northern Virginia, we would love to have the opportunity to consult with you. Please don't hesitate to give us a call 703.530.1100 or send an email to Peggy@BassetteHomes.com .
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