Colonial Christmas at Williamsburg & the James River Plantations
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m.
Program Registration. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute cha...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking about 2 miles on cobblestone, pebble, and brick paths; on our feet approximately 2 hours; few opportunities to sit and rest.
With a local expert, we’ll take a more personal look at Yuletide across time by considering the word...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking about 2 miles total throughout the day during group activities; limited opportunities to rest. Some building entrances require climbing 3-5 steps.
We’ll walk again to the Restored Area for a field trip to the beautifully rest...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. Limited access for those with mobility restrictions; several short flights of stairs involved at each location; at both homes, the grounds can be explored with little difficulty.
We’ll begin our day with a field trip via motorcoach t...
Getting on/off a motorcoach. The 2 historical houses visited today have limited access for those with mobility concerns. The first floors of both houses can be reached with lifts; the other floors are accessible by 15-20 stairs with a landing. Overall, the walking is ...
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
At the hotel, we’ll learn about the foods, tools, and techniques of colonial cooks as we participate in the concoction of a simple but delicious treat of the time under the instruction of a colonial foodways instructor. Not only wil...
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