Join us on a virtual fieldtrip to Colonial Williamsburg!
This was especially lucky because I honestly didnt know much about the place before we arrived in Virginia.
Guests have the opportunity to watch trade people do their work and visit with people from the 1700s.
Its all entertaining of course, but also an amazing learning experience we will never forget.
That said, because we went in blind, we had to learn some things the hard way.
for help you avoid the same problems, I have compiled some tips for visiting Colonial Williamsburg with kids.
Therefore, I highly recommend doing some reading before your trip.
Here are some of my favorite childrens books on the subject.
Allow Yourself Time
This town is walkable, but pretty big for what it is.
Therefore, you will definitely want to allow yourself plenty of time to see everything.
We were there for one day and only saw a fraction of what the place has to offer.
I think two or three days would be ideal, especially if your kids are really into the idea.
Pack Food and Drink
There is food available in the town.
Besides, as one might expect, the snacks at this attraction are a bit pricey.
Therefore, I highly recommend bringing some snacks and plenty of water.
This will help you save money and ward off the grumpy moods that come along with hunger.
These eateries serve up delicious food and provide an immersive colonial experience.
Colonial costumes are fairly easy to whip up if you know how to sew.
For this reason, it can become quite overwhelming for kids.
On the other hand, the younger crowd could potentially become irritable when being carted from place to place.
If the little ones are tired, go to the hotel and take a break.
If they prefer to see the blacksmith over the wigmakers shop, go see the blacksmith.
Set Up a Fact Hunt
The actors within the Colonial Williamsburg town are wonderful.
They are knowledgeable, and many of them never break character for anything.
However, if your kids dont know what to ask, the opportunity could be wasted.
to get to ensure your kids have plenty of conversation topics prepared, consider setting up a fact hunt.
This will likely require talking with the staff, meaning some great conversations will be had.
I hope this information helps you and your family plan a fantastic and educational adventure in Colonial Williamsburg.
Say hi to the tinsmith for me!
