When European settlers mapped the American continents, they also faced the challenge of charting a course — and a reason — for others to follow suit. Starting Oct. 17, visitors to Colonial ...

Colonial explorers created elaborate maps to track where they were going and to pinpoint their finds as they moved into the “New World.” The maps also made for good propaganda. They showed exotic ...

In the beginning, locals called Colonial Williamsburg “the Restoration,” and the telegram authorizing the first purchase of the property was signed “David’s Father.” David was the youngest child of ...

Historic Williamsburg in Virginia is the place to see history come alive. There are so many great things to do in Greater Williamsburg with kids including Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement ...