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Bob and Troy were American history buffs and also happened to be best friends. They both achieved degrees in history from the same state university and while they have different jobs, they frequently get together for festivals and plan excursions and visitations to historic landmarks and sites. One of their resent adventures was a weeklong trip, that they had been wanting to take for years, to visit Williamsburg, Virginia. They were both fascinated by the historical relevance of this city that embraces and preserves its colonial past. Colonial Williamsburg is the restored historic area of the city and provides a definite feeling of stepping back in time for its visitors.

Williamsburg and the surrounding historical centers near it are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country and the hotels Williamsburg are frequently full of visitors who are interested in exploring the country’s history. Bob and Troy were well aware that Colonial Williamsburg was the key location in political discussions and events that led to the Revolutionary War, which makes this historic city one of the most significant in relationship to the establishment of the United States as an independent country.

Many of the buildings located in Colonial Williamsburg date from 1699 to 1780, which represents an important era in the country’s early history and initial establishment. Some of the more prominent buildings that Troy and Bill were interested in visiting include the Bruton Parish Church, the Raleigh Tavern and the Capital building. The Raleigh Tavern as with most buildings of the time had a political element in being one of the meeting centers of the Burgesses after their official dissolving by the Royal Governors. It is also popularly famous for hosting some of its patrons such as Thomas Jefferson. Troy and Bob had a great time touring these buildings and other landmarks and park areas. They will return here after traveling further up the eastern coast.

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