A Family Visit to the Jamestown Settlement: The Beginner’s Guide

WHERE: THE HISTORIC TRIANGLE IN VIRGINIA, CLOSE TO Williamsburg and historic Jamestowne MOM SCORE: 5/5KID SCORE: 5/5  The Jamestown area can be confusing - we've been and I still have to look up which is which. There are two Jamestowns to explore which are only five minutes ways from each other. Jamestown Settlement is a … Continue reading A Family Visit to the Jamestown Settlement: The Beginner’s Guide

The porch over looking the garden at Monticello with purple Flowers in the garden

The Ultimate Guide to a Family Trip to Monticello

Despite what you think you know about this Father of America, you will meet the man here at the home he loved and worked on for decades. On the top of his "little mountain", his home is surrounded by his extensive gardens including the specimens brought back to him by Lewis and Clark on their cross-country trip. Learn about his personal life including his controversial treatment of his slaves by touring their living quarters underneath his house. This site was truly the highlight of our Virginia trip and made Jefferson come to life for our family. Here's everything you need to know to make your trip equally amazing.