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 Interpreters on the Susan
Constant, Jamestown by toonsarah, 1 more photos
The pathway leads you to three replica ships moored at the pier – the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. These are re-creations of three ships that brought English colonists to Virginia in 1607. We were struck by how small they were to have made such a long voyage – the passengers must have been not only brave to attempt the journey but also very tolerant to have lived in such close quarters with each other for so long!
On the ships, as everywhere in Jamestown Settlement, you’ll find costumed interpreters to explain the way of life and demonstrate the various tasks associated with a long sea voyage. I snapped these three girls taking a break – if you ignore the hazy view of more modern boats behind you can really imagine them hanging over the rails as they approach the new land and a new life.
Admission to all three Jamestown Settlement attractions costs $13.50 for adults and $6.25 for children 6-12 (younger children are free). You can also buy a ticket for combined entry here and to Yorktown Victory Centre, but we didn’t have time for both on our visit.
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (until 6 p.m. 15th June – 15th August) Address: On Route 31 SouthDirections: From Richmond, take I-64 to Exit 234, turn right onto Route 199. Follow Route 199 for 8 miles and turn right at the second traffic light onto Jamestown Road (Route 31). Drive 4 miles and turn left at the Jamestown Settlement sign onto Route 359.Website: http://www.historyisfun.org/
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 Indian village,
http://www.historyisfun.org/ by toonsarah,
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Powhatan was the leader of the Algonquian-speaking tribes in coastal Virginia at the time of the English settlement. Relations with the colonists were tenuous, although trading opportunities were established, so the location of this village just outside the fort has some basis in historical truth and reflects the balance of power in the area at the time.
The re-created village features reed-covered houses, a garden and a ceremonial dance circle. You can explore the Powhatan way of life and watch historical interpreters demonstrate how Powhatans grew and prepared food, processed animal hides, made tools and pottery, and wove natural fibres into cordage. Like the fort there is plenty here to appeal to children, who are likely to be invited to have a go at grinding corn, gardening or playing a game of corncob darts.
Admission to all three Jamestown Settlement attractions costs $13.50 for adults and $6.25 for children 6-12 (younger children are free). You can also buy a ticket for combined entry here and to Yorktown Victory Centre, but we didn’t have time for both on our visit.
Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (until 6 p.m. 15th June – 15th August) Address: On Route 31 SouthDirections: From Richmond, take I-64 to Exit 234, turn right onto Route 199. Follow Route 199 for 8 miles and turn right at the second traffic light onto Jamestown Road (Route 31). Drive 4 miles and turn left at the Jamestown Settlement sign onto Route 359.Website: http://www.historyisfun.org/
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 panoramic view of the Piney
River Valley by b1bobLeave a Comment
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 Mount Vernon by b1bob
When I toured this with Matt and Urszula, we made a couple of key mistakes. We were wrong when we thought we could blow through there in 2 hours like we did at Berkeley Plantation the previous day. You will need 4-5 hours, if not the whole day, to get a true sense of life in Mount Vernon when Washington lived there. Also, plan on staying long enough and splurging for a real colonial dining experience at Mount Vernon Inn instead of settling for the "cuisine de food court" like time limitations forced us to do. Leave a Comment
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 Mabry Mill by toonsarah
You can take an easy walk here (less than a half a mile) which takes you past a number of buildings, farm implements etc which illustrate what rural life was like in the Appalachia and other rural areas of the eastern United States. You may also see live demonstrations of mountain crafts such as grist-milling, spinning, blacksmithing and so on which were a part of the early 1900's.
There’s a restaurant here too where we had a nice lunch – although frustratingly (and very unusually!) I didn’t record in my diary what we ate. There’s also a gift-shop selling, among other things, flour that has been ground at the mill, as well as bread made from that flour.
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 Fredericksburg, Virginia by b1bobLeave a Comment Directions: To the old town from I-95: Take exit 130A. Go Route 3 East. You will cross under the Rt. 1 bypass (get in left lane). Follow signs to historic area. Take a left onto Rt. 3 Business East.
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 Going towards the top by Faiza-Ifrah
The chairlifts can carry 4 persons at a time and take to the mountain top in two stretches. The tickets are reasonably priced at $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under and are available from the nearby general store. The general store also has Massanutten Mountain related souvenirs available for buying.
Wildlife abounds in Massanutten Mountain and we were able to see white tailed deer, a bear, ground hogs, a weasel, and Turkey vultures from the chairlifts. At the end, we got down and hiked to reach the mountain top. Leave a Comment Directions: Highway 33 off I 81 to the entrance to the Massanutten Resort in McGaheysville on left hand side. At 1st fork turn left and drive up to the mountain top till you see the General Store on your left hand side.
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 OLD TOWN HALL, NORHWEST
TOWER, RICHMOND by matcrazy1,
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During the second half of 19th century, the new domestic style in architecture - High Victorian Gothic style - became popular in the USA. It's called neo-gothic, late Victorian, High Victorian or simply Victorian style. However, "Victorian" is not really a style but a period in history (ca 1840 - 1900). There is a variety of Victorian styles, each with its own distinctive features. High Victorian Gothic buildings had arches, pointed windows and other details borrowed from medieval cathedrals which was well seen in Richmond's Old Town Hall. Generally, American Victorian style was adopted for larger houses and residencies, typical for era of fast industralisation which created a new generation of nouveaux riches.
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 VIRGINIA WELCOME CENTER,NC/VA
BORDER LINE (I-95 N) by matcrazy1, 4 more photos
Whenever you enter Virginia driving interstate stop at Virginia Welcome Center conveniently located usually at or close state border line. They are open daily 8.30 am - 5.00 pm.
I visited also Manassas Welcome Center at I-66 west of Washington, DC and the one in Skippers on I-95 North at Virginia/North Carolina state line. They used to put a box with at least Virginia maps for visitors coming after 5.00 pm. There are also restrooms, vending machines (except at Manassas) with snacks and drinks and telephone boots.
Leave a Comment Address: Interstate 95; Fredericksburg, VA 22404Phone: +1 (540) 786-8344Directions: Fredericksburg: I-95 South between exit 133 (US-17) and 130 (VA-3). Manassas: I-66 West between exit 44 (VA-234) and 43 (US-29). Skippers: I-95 North at mile 0 (North Carolina/Virginia state line. Others: follow the link below.Website: http://www.virginia.org/site/content.asp?MGrp=1&MCat=56&MItm=213 Other Contact: vatour2@erols.com
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