The Trail of Two Rivers – The James and York
Presented by Colonial Connections

The James and the York hold many secrets, stories and stardom. The New World, settled on a single peninsula between these two rivers. America’s colonial history began at Jamestown in 1607, colonial America came to an end with the Siege of Yorktown 174 years later; and a new nation began. “The New World” movie was filmed in the woods and rivers along this magnificent land and this tour highlights where some of the footage took place, the highlights and the history that abounds.

Day One:

Tour Historic Jamestowne, the original site of the Jamestown colony
Hands on programs

• Glass Blowing exhibit
• Archeological Dig
• Sites of where the “ New World” movie footage was shot.

History comes alive at Jamestown Settlement
Hands on Programs:

• Hoist the sail on the Susan Constant
• Grind corn, or skinning a deer pelt in the Indian Village
• Musket demonstration in James Fort

Enjoy lunch in the Jamestown Settlement Café.

Your group will then visit Bacon’s Castle. After burning Jamestown to the ground, Bacon’s men established a stronghold in Arthur Allen’s home and occupied it for four months. Historic St. Luke’s Church, circa 1632, is the oldest Gothic church of English foundation in America.

Fine southern hospitality and good old fashion comfort food await your group for dinner at the Surry House Restaurant. Pork and peanuts have been part of the James River story for nearly four centuries.

Enjoy the delightful ride aboard the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry back to Williamsburg.

Day Two:

Guided tour of Berkeley Plantation, From Tobacco to Riches; lives change as plantations grow this cash crop

• The first official Thanksgiving in America
• Home to Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence
• Home of the ninth president of the United States., William Henry Harrison

Next stop is Shirley Plantation; the oldest plantation in Virginia (1613)
Hands on Programs

• Variety of 18th century games, including jacks, marbles, jack straws, “Close-the-Box,” and lawn bowling.
• Shirley Plantation Polo Cup

A savory menu awaits you for lunch at the Indian Fields Tavern.

Experience Colonial Williamsburg.
Hands on Programs

• March with the Militia
• Brick making, dress in Colonial clothes
• Play the harpsichord

Experience a colonial fare at Kings Arms Tavern.

Tonight, journey by candlelight through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg on a Hauntings of Williamsburg tour.

Day Three:

Start today with a driving tour of the Yorktown Battlefield.
Hands on Programs

• Ranger lead tours
• Survey the redoubts
• Sites of where the “ New World” movie footage was shot.

Guided tour of Yorktown Victory Center
Hands on Programs

• Muster with troops in a re-created Continental Army encampment
• Experience a soldier’s life and hardships
• Visit a re-created 1780s farm and experience the duty of cooking.

Lunch will be served at the Cole Digges house, built in 1720 in Historic Yorktown.

Finally, stroll through the village of Yorktown and the all-new Riverwalk Landing on the York River, offering specialty distinctive shops, restaurants and a riverfront beach with spectacular views.

Dinners provided on the Yorktown Lady, sit back and relax as you are enchanted by the astonishing sunset.

For more information and to book this tour and others contact:
Sophia Harler
Colonial Connections
1001 A Richmond Rd. Suite 1W
Williamsburg VA, 23185
Toll free:1.800.378.1571
sophia@colonialconnections.com
www.williamsburgtours.com or www.colonialconnections.com