July 15-October 15 - "A New World: England's First View of America"
| The watercolor drawings of John White, the earliest visual record by an Englishman on the flora, fauna and people of the New World, are presented in an exhibition form teh British Museum. Held at Jamestown Settlement. Tickets available at the Concierge Desk |
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September 5- October 3 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series
For some fantastic entertainment and good times with family and friends, be sure to visit Riverwalk Landing in Seaford, VA, for the Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy some talented musicians for Rhythms on the Riverwalk. This concert series features spectacular talent from several genres of music including patriotic music, swing, big band and jazz. While you are at Riverwalk Landing, be sure to stop by on of the many shops, and grab some souvenirs for your loved ones. Satisfy your appetite and dine at one of the many restaurants, then relax on the beach. Visting Rhythms on the Riverwalk will make for a memorable vacation. |
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October 18 & 19 - Yorktown Victory Celebration
Demonstrations of military life and tactics mark the 227th anniversary of America's victory at Yorktown. To experience Continental Army life firsthand, visitors can enroll in " A School for the Soldier" to try on uniforms, march to the beat of a Revoluntionary drum and join in other hands-on military activities. Held at the Yorkown Victory Center. Tickets available at the Concierge Desk. For more information call 1-888-593-4682. |
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October 4 - Scottish Festival at Jamestown Beach
Discover your Scottish roots - or just explore this unique culture - at the Williamsburg Scottish Festival, one of the largest such events in the country. Scottish clans from all over the United States will join in the fun at this huge event. Special events, shopping, competitions, demonstrations, live entertainment, Scottish cuisine and more await. Shopping includes treasures like apparel, swords, jewelry, celtic music CDs and more, while live entertainment will include dancing, bagpipe music, traditional folk singers and contemporary Celtic rock.
Athletic competitions will include the Caber toss, weight throw, hammer throw, stone throw and plenty of children's games. Culinary selections will including cookies, meat pies, fish & chips, ice cold beer, fresh squeezed lemonade, and more in a huge selection of American and Scottish foods. The free children's activity tent will feature activities, and the entire family will love the high-energy sheep dog trials demonstration. Other excitement includes spinning, weaving, whiskey tasting, folk singers, celtic art work, weapons, armor, live sword fighting and much, much more! |
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