The other great colonial communities (other than the one in Plymouth, that is), was in Virginia. Jamestown and Yorktown were two of the first settlements in the New Country, established as early as 1607. For an authentic Thanksgiving experience, head out to these famous landmarks in Virginia. (Quiz your kids—they should definitely be able to talk about these!)
- Jamestown National Historic Site – Yorktown, Virginia
- Colonial National Historical Park – Yorktown, Virginia
- First Landing State Park – Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Yorktown Battlefield – Virginia (The Yorktown Battlefield is a Revolutionary War site, but once you’re in the area, you should definitely visit, even though it’s really post-Colonial times.)
- Yorktown National Cemetery – Yorktown, Virginia
- Colonial Williamsburg – Virginia
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