5 Best Historical Sites In The Historic Triangle, Greater Williamsburg

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Living out the historical story in Greater Williamsburg has helped me to understand why, even in modern times, Americans talk about freedom as though they invented it and no one else has it.

As an Australian, I feel very free and have access to many opportunities, so when Americans talk like they are the only free country in the world, I’m curious as to why that is.

Thanks to visiting historical sites in Greater Williamsburg, VA, in the aptly named Historic Triangle (Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown), I understand it’s not a statement necessarily made in ignorance of other countries, but in celebration of how they arrived to that conclusion.

The belief is that freedom is for all, and it’s what drives us to create the life we have now, which is why it’s worth fighting for, and fighting for others to have it (most of the time – everything is mostly!).

We all travel with our own way of looking at the world – many things we encounter will seem strange and we may be judgmental or overly critical of them, but once we learn the stories and why they are so important, we can better understand.

Our perspective changes and so we can connect more deeply to the culture.

This is what I learned in Virginia, after exploring the historic Greater Williamsburg area and learning more about American history through its myriad of historic landmarks.

In this guide, I share the top historical landmarks in Williamsburg, and why they are worth visiting, especially if you’re looking for inspiring history lessons.

Historical Landmarks in Greater Williamsburg

In learning more about America’s Revolution and their fight for liberty, I gained insights into the evolution of Australian culture.

It’s a past filled with people, beliefs and lifestyles that seems to bear no significance on the present moment.

The top historic sites in Greater Williamsburg, Virginia are made up of towns nicknamed the Historic Triangle; Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.

1. Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg

At Colonial Williamsburg, you can step away from the hustle and bustle of today, and into the world of horse and carts clipping over cobblestone streets.

Really, slow down, and amble beside them.

Listen to the leaves rustle as the breeze brushes past your face. It’s…