EARLY DAYS OF THE COMMONWEALTH

We will go back in time to 1607 with the landing of the 3 ships from Europe to what would be called
Jamestown later named the Colonial Capital of Virginia. We will learn how the colonists survived those first few years and later would move inland to form a larger more prominent area for a Capitol: Williamsburg. Our tour guides will walk us through the town and various buildings for a more comprehensive intake. Time in Merchant Square at the end of the tour for some light shopping. A Colonial-style lunch is included at Shields Tavern, which dates back to 1750 Choose: Chicken Pot Pie, Beef Pot Pie or Roast Turkey with stuffing & gravy. Wear comfortable shoes as a moderate amount is walking on this tour. Some of it on slightly uneven terrain. We will depart Manassas at 6:00 AM and Woodbridge at 6:45 AM. Return time is approximately 8:00 PM