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Was Pocahontas Ever Married?

We visit the site were Pocahontas was married in 1614…the historic Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. People may know her story from the Disney movie, but not many know how pivotal she was in our country’s founding. historic excavation pictures via Smithsonian Magazine. Intro 0:00About Walk With History: 0:15Pocahontas Statue: 0:331607 America’s First Settlement: 1:44The Church:Continue reading “Was Pocahontas Ever Married?”

Historic Jamestown Virginia

Visiting the Historic Settlement at Jamestown Virginia was like walking back in time. We walk where John Smith met Pocahontas, the first settlers built their homes, and even got to tour ships just like what was sailed in the 1600s! Plan your visit: historicjamestowne.org

Blackbeard’s Legacy Ended Here

Did you know that Blackbeard’s Legacy ended in Colonial Williamsburg? Even though Edward “Blackbeard” Teach, had been given a pardon by the King of England, the governor of Virginia (living in Williamsburg) decided to send a crew to capture him in November of 1718. While Blackbeard was killed in the attempt, his crew was broughtContinue reading “Blackbeard’s Legacy Ended Here”

Virtual Tour of the MacArthur Memorial | Norfolk, Virginia

You couldn’t ask for a more expert virtual tour than from someone who works here! I have been fortunate enough to work at the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial as a Museum Attendant (at the time of filming). I knew that MacArthur was a larger than life historical figure…but I never know HOW BIG he wasContinue reading “Virtual Tour of the MacArthur Memorial | Norfolk, Virginia”

Top Tips for Visiting Colonial Williamsburg

I wish I had this advice when I first visited Colonial Williamsburg…so I thought I would try and share it with you! These are some great tips and advice for anyone looking to come to this great place of American History. Tell them Walk With History sent you!! Plan your visit:https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org Intro: 0:00Visitor’s Center: 0:10TheContinue reading “Top Tips for Visiting Colonial Williamsburg”

Your Colonial Williamsburg First Family Visit

Visiting Colonial Williamsburg for the first time with our family was an amazing experience. And since this is our 40th Walk With History episode…we wanted to give you a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to make Walk With History videos with our family in tow! We are so grateful to the WalkContinue reading “Your Colonial Williamsburg First Family Visit”

The Last Modern Day Witch Trial | The Witch of Pungo

We walk in the footsteps of the last of the modern day 18th Century Witch Trials in Virginia Beach, Virginia. (this was right after the Salem Witch Trials) Grace Sherwood was accused of being a witch…and the results of those accusations are probably not what you would expect! Intro 0:00Grace Sherwood Marker 0:16Grace Sherwood StatueContinue reading “The Last Modern Day Witch Trial | The Witch of Pungo”

Walking with George Washington: The Battle and Surrender at Yorktown

We visit the Yorktown Battlefield on the 240th anniversary of the surrender at Yorktown. We will take you through the visitor’s center, and the stops around the battlefield. Plan your visit:https://www.nps.gov/york/index.htm Intro 0:00Visitors Center 0:11Victory Monument 6:03Stop A British Inner Defense Line 8:30Stop B Grand French Battery 9:49Stop C Second Allied Siege Line 12:08Stop DContinue reading “Walking with George Washington: The Battle and Surrender at Yorktown”

TV, Movie, and Media Influencers Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

We revisit Arlington National Cemetery to visit the TV, Movie, and Media Influencers buried there! You may not recognize their names right away…but you DEFINITELY know the legacy they left behind. Intro 0:00John Daly (Who’s Line is It?) 0:25John Cooper (Superman’s Perry White) 2:06Charles Durning 4:10Jenn Introduction 6:43Priscilla Lane 7:46Sammuel Hammet (Maltese Falcon Author) 9:05MaryContinue reading “TV, Movie, and Media Influencers Buried at Arlington National Cemetery”