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WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

Deck the Halls! A Plantation Christmas

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Program #7045RJ
6 Days | 5 Nights
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While all of our learning adventures offer extraordinary value, our "Best Value" programs were rated by our participants themselves who thought their dollar went particularly far.
EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Get into the spirit of the season as you uncover the historic and cultural significance of Christmas in colonial America! Step into the 18th century to learn how the holiday was celebrated on majestic plantations that flourished along the James River. Explore religious customs and lifestyles of the people, free and enslaved, who lived and worked on the land. Return to the modern day filled with the holiday spirit.


Highlights

• Lectures and field trips feature Shirley, Virginia’s oldest plantation; Berkeley, the most historic James River home; and an urban plantation in Williamsburg.
• Become acquainted with the traditions of the rural American South that were inspired by English customs and take ideas home with you.
• Enjoy a meal at an 18th-century tavern and view the elaborate Colonial Williamsburg decorations.

Activity Notes

Walking up to two miles per day over brick, cobblestone and uneven ground.

Coordinated by the College of William and Mary.


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5 nights of accommodations
15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
8 Expert-led lectures
4 Field trips
1 Hands-on experiences
3 Performances

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4.8
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