Williamsburg VA was the capitol of Virginia from 1699 to 1780. During the Revolutionary War with the British, Thomas Jefferson the Governor of Virginia in 1699 moved the capitol from Williamsburg to Richmond Virginia.
Eight United States Presidents were born in Virginia: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg is the second oldest in the United States, it was founded in 1693 and built in 1695.
William & Mary educated U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler as well as other key figures important to the development of the nation, including U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, Speaker of the House Henry Clay, and 16 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Since 1990, Colonial Connections has been providing guided group tour trips for groups of all ages to Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Battlefield and Yorktown Victory Center, as well as local guide services for Charles City County, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, VA attractions.
About Colonial Connections
At Colonial Connections, we add excitement and expertise to every group tour and itinerary, and pride ourselves on exceeding groups’ expectations by ensuring that group interests, budgets, and schedules are accommodated at the highest possible service level.
We know the “ins and outs” of Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown, VA. From accommodations, attractions, and attraction admissions to dining, outlet shopping, evening programs, and leisure activities, we design group tour programs to meet your needs.
We provide fully licensed and experienced tour escorts and step-on guides only or complete tour trip planning including air and ground transportation. One call connects you to a great group experience!
Our rates are quoted net per person and are highly competitive. Our service area includes the Historic Triangle, Hampton Roads (Newport News to Virginia Beach), Richmond, Charlottesville, Va and Washington, DC. Since 1990, Colonial Connections has been delivering high-quality, unique, and worry-free group tours.
Call us today at (757) 258-3122 or Toll Free: (800) 378-1571 or email us and see how we can help your group experience history in a fun and educational way.