To our past - It started at Jamestown, the year 1607. Men and boys arrived from London and began to build a settlement that would become the first Permanent English Settlement - Jamestown - Here you will experience the historical docudrama, Jamestown - The Beginning. Visit life size re-creations of a Powhatan Indian Village, the fort built by the Jamestown colonists and the three ships that brought them from England. Jamestown Offers hands-on History Educational Programs, That can be customized for a variety of ages. With everything that Jamestown has to offer you will feel that you were there in 1607.

To our journey - Your group admission pass entitles you to explore Colonial Williamsburg's hundreds of re-created, restored buildings, sites and exhibits. Here you will learn about the 18th century, explore the Governors Palace and visit gardens at almost every turn. If your group has a particular interest in mind, you may choose an in-depth study of this business or trade in Colonial Virginia.

For our student groups we take pride in capturing their attention and their imagination. Here are just a few examples you can expect when you visit Colonial Williamsburg

• A local militia leader summons young people to formation
• Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry field questions about their quest for independence.
• Colonial Williamsburg supports a range of educational opportunities.
• Work with teachers to incorporate state and national standards of learning.

To our freedom - It was October 19, 1781, when a long and bitter battle for independence culminated with the British surrender to General George Washington. A new nation was born.

Today groups can come to the Yorktown Victory Center And experience the drama of the American Revolution and the birth of the United States. With it's indoor galleries you can chronicle the Revolutionary era and learn about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Outdoors you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of the 18th century. Whether you are watching a re-created Continental Army, smelling the crackling fire on the open hearth of a log kitchen or visiting Surrender Field - there is something here for all groups of all ages.