Visit: Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg’s historic area covers more than 300 acres, with 88 original 18th-century structures, plus hundreds of houses, shops and public buildings that have been rebuilt on their original foundations.

Duration: 4 hours

Visit: Public Hospital Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

Walk among the haunting voices of past inhabitants of this "part jail, part infirmary" hospital ward. The first if its kind in North America, this facility, dedicated solely to care of the mentally ill, used treatments that would be unheard of today.

Duration: 15 minutes

Visit: Governor's Palace, Williamsburg, Virginia

Enter the years immediately before the Revolution and experience the grandeur of royal government in Virginia just before its collapse. Feel the tension between the rulers and the ruled in this revolutionary time as the British government's authority was increasingly questioned. Home to seven royal governors and the first two elected governors in Virginia, the Palace was meant to project British authority and wealth. From the large display of period swords and guns to the elegant d?cor and grand ballroom, the Palace was built to impress.

Duration: 20 minutes

Visit: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

Art is in the eye of the beholder. In the galleries of the folk art museum, you'll discover an amazing variety of paintings, sculptures, and other objects created by talented, self-trained artists and craftsmen. In fact, it's one of the largest collections of American folk art.

Duration: 30 minutes

Visit: DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum houses a variety of the "finer things," including the world's largest collection of southern furniture and one of the largest collections of British ceramics outside England. Relax in the Portrait Gallery, attend a lecture or musical event in the Hennage Auditorium, or take part in a hands-on activity in the Education Studio.

Duration: 30 minutes

Visit: Bruton Parish Episcopal Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

this three-centuries-old Episcopal church has hosted many famous patriots. At the time of the Revolution the Church of England was the official church, and all Virginians were expected to attend regularly. Ask knowledgeable parish volunteers your questions or attend one of the Sunday services in this original building, which still serves an active community.

Duration: 15 minutes