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Colonial Williamsburg, VA is truly a living history museum, offering visitors a chance to step back into 18^th century America. With dozens of restored historic buildings, you immediately feel like a time traveler as you walk thru town.

Yet it’s the re-enactments and Colonial tradesmen that provide a real glimpse at what life was like when the idea of America was born.

A special re-enactment - Revolutionary City® - tells the story of the transformation of Americans. Subjects include everything from a distant monarch to citizens of a self-governing nation. Woven throughout is the story of African Americans and their ongoing struggles for freedom and independence.

This year’s reenactment features some new scenes, as well, including one that dramatizes the reaction of Williamsburg residents to the imposition of the Stamp Tax.

Every day, from 3 to 5 pm, weather permitting, the east end of the Colonial Williamsburg Historic District is turned into a special street theater where the events of the Revolution play out. Visitors will be invited to join in as the stories of everyday life in 18^th century Williamsburg are brought to life.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, “The Collapse of Royal Government,” chronicles the years from 1765 to 1776 during which Great Britain’s King George III and Parliament attempt to tighten controls over their unruly colonies in North America but only succeed in driving them into rebellion.

“Citizens at War,” on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, details the trials and tribulations that Virginians faced from July 1776 to October 1781 as the War for Independence changes their lives and the world they have always known.

“Building a Nation” on Mondays explores the lives of residents and prominent visitors to Williamsburg and their contributions to the founding of the new nation.

For more on Colonial Williamsburg and nearby Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park, visit www.historicwilliamsburgusa.com.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is ready to officially open for the 2010 season on March 26. Visitors will be greeted with not one but two all new original attractions with a definitive European flair.

Now you can fly away with Europe in the Air, an innovative high-tech simulator ride that rockets you past the continent’s most famous sights-from Stonehenge to the Eiffel Tower, over the Alps and on to the Roman Coliseum. After that adventure, you can dive into a brand new live show set  in Ireland where you can join in a fun-filled celebration of Irish dance, music, songs and storytelling.

The two new attractions provide a special glimpse of Europe and the ancient culture of Ireland. Of course, you’ll also continue to enjoy the many other thrill rides, attractions, shows and special events at Busch Gardens theme park.

Visit www.HistoricWilliamsburgUSA.com for the most up-to-date details on Busch Gardens theme park tickets and other Williamsburg, VA attractions. Or go to www.WestgateReservations.com/sweepstakes.cfm for information on discount Williamsburg hotel and resort accommodations and discount Williamsburg vacation packages.

Fall in Williamsburg, Virginia brings forth a variety of changes. The leaves on the trees burst out in brilliant hues of reds, yellows and oranges while the large crowds of tourists from the bustling summer vacation season begin to fade. And while popular seasonal attractions like Water Country USA and Busch Gardens get ready to shutter for the winter, Colonial Williamsburg remains a vibrant and intriguing place to visit.

In the 18th century, Williamsburg was the largest and most populated area of Britain’s original 13 colonies…and the place were colonial unrest for equality, freedom and independence grew into a revolution that changed the entire world.

Today Williamsburg looks much as it did in those colonial times and the colonial area is now America’s largest living history museum. It’s a place where you can be enchanted by the sights, sounds and stories of yesteryear, yet delighted by modern day conveniences and thrilled by world class theme parks and attractions.

Combining with nearby Jamestown and Yorktown to form the “Historic Triangle,” Colonial Williamsburg features more than 500 original and reconstructed public buildings, 40 exhibit buildings, private homes, quaint inns as well as quaint taverns and shops and 90 acres of public parks and gardens. Any time of year, you can stroll casually through town along the same paths once walked by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and James Madison.

Experience historic trade shops where artisans like a blacksmith, shoemaker, gunsmith, printer and cabinet-maker will show you first-hand what life was like 200 years ago. Or sit back and reflect on one of the straight-backed benches at the reconstructed Capitol, where Patrick Henry’s defiant speeches and debates helped lead to the American Revolution.

For information on discount Williamsburg, Virginia vacation packages, please visit www.historicwilliamsburgusa.com