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From Colony to Revolution: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown
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From Colony to Revolution: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown
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Based on 37 Reviews
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Great way to learn about our country’s history at crucial points in the development of our Democracy!
— Review left October 23, 2025
amazing history and lectures. Such a friendly group.
— Review left October 11, 2025
This was a great learning experience! If you want to learn about the founding of this country from its first colony to the Revolution, this trip is for you!
— Review left September 24, 2025
Colony to Revolution is a great way to become steeped in our early American history, with presentations from a wide variety of folks and visits to important historical sites.
— Review left May 18, 2025
The program "From Colony To Revolution" makes history come alive!
A must tour for all that want to understand our heritage.
— Review left May 13, 2025
Thrilled we chose our 1st Road Scholar trip! Looking forward to our next trip in November in Crete. Great to hear from other participants who have attended multiple Road Scholar trips.
— Review left April 18, 2025
THIS WAS A FANTASTIC PROGRAM, EVEN THOUGH IT RAINED FOR TWO DAYS.
— Review left April 16, 2025
As a life west coaster, it was time to take a deep dive into the early beginnings of my country. Wow! Did I get what I bargained for. There is just something about spending close to a week that really brings home the random and purposeful acts that have moved us through the development of our triumphs and struggles as a country. Well done Road Scholar!
— Review left June 29, 2024
Outstanding experience. Well worth the monies spent. Looking forward to my next trip.
— Review left June 9, 2024
For me, this was the right program at the right time. Hearing about the struggles our earliest citizens went through to hammer out a new "united" nation out of 13 contentious colonies was inspiring. The program was well-designed, and our group leader, Bunnie Rich, was exemplary in every way. Thank you, Road Scholar, I look forward to another trip one of these days! Mary
— Review left May 27, 2024
The Colonial Williamsburg trip was my first Road Scholar trip and I feel like I've found my new home. Intelligent & fun participants...new info that changed my world view...and the right balance of activities.
— Review left May 16, 2024
Wonderful educational experience on the evolution of our country. Road Scholar dwells deeply into the life and times of the people, politics and life style of the 17th and 18th century. All who attend, will understand the motivational thread for the pursuit of freedom and the democratic dream which persists today.
— Review left April 21, 2024
If you already love Early American History or just want to learn more, this is the program for you!
— Review left October 9, 2023
I really enjoyed the opportunity to experience history coming alive!
— Review left September 26, 2023
This is an excellent tour. Packed with quality lectures, reenactments and information. Paced well.
— Review left September 25, 2023
Thank you for sharing a trip which offers learning as well as fun experience.
— Review left July 1, 2023
Excellent trip, well organized, good balance of talks, character play, and field trips. Program well planned and balance. Lot of detail on the social structure of our history.
— Review left June 20, 2023
This program should be required for all Early American History teachers!
— Review left June 12, 2023
If you thought history was boring, you obviously haven't taken the Road Scholar program trip to Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown !
— Review left June 11, 2023
A positive experience. My view of history was expanded and enhanced. Bunny is AWESOME
— Review left June 11, 2023
A must-experience trip for anyone interested in the Colonial Revolution period in the Virginia area. The lectures and field trips were outstanding. Such a beautiful area.
— Review left May 15, 2023
From Colony to Revolution: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown. This particular program is second to none. The beautiful area of Virginia, the town of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown is something to see in the spring. The knowledge of the staff is absolutely outstanding, organization is impeccable and the vast amounts of historical landmarks/buildings/fields and museums to see is mind blowing. If you are interested in Colonial America: this program is a MUST!!
— Review left May 15, 2023
Excellent history program and a good mix of lectures, enactments, on site experiences and different music of the period. Terri was a very good and efficient group leader. the whole package was outstanding if you are a history buff.
— Review left May 14, 2023
This was my 10th Road Scholar program and it was simply superb. Our study leader Bunny was warm, funny, and beyond knowledgeable. She is a native of the area and knows everyone and everyone loves and respects her.
We had a full schedule everyday and our tour and discussion leaders were also A+ in every way. I already knew much about colonial America, but believe me, I learned so much more.
I was sad to leave at the end of the week.
You won’t regret doing this program.
— Review left October 9, 2022
This was a great experience, the instructors are spectacular.
— Review left October 5, 2022
A great experience! This was our first Road Scholar trip, and we will be planning more in the future. The locations and speakers were all first rate. Having meals and transpiration provided gave us more time to enjoy the experience.
— Review left September 25, 2022
This program is excellent and a wonderful learning experience! A great combination of lectures by experts, special presentations, field trips to amazing sites and free time.
— Review left June 20, 2022
From Colony to Revolution is, without a doubt, the best history lesson I have had since high school. If you like history, you will love this program. If you don't care much for history, you will still love this program.
— Review left May 24, 2022
We have done about a dozen Road Scholar adventures and this latest was the best trek yet, with fascinating venues and lecturers, a wonderful leader in the remarkable Robin Rocque, warm and comfortable accommodations and, best of all, an extraordinary group of fun fellow travelers to learn with. We found it all fascinating and have been inspired to continue reading and learning on our own. While we were sorry to see the week end, we hope to meet up with some of these new friends again somewhere down the road.
— Review left May 17, 2022
If you want to learn about early American history in an entertaining and informative way, this is the program for you. It is not only educational it is also a lot of fun.
— Review left May 16, 2022
It was a good educational Road Scholar Program. Bunny, our leader was great. The meals at the Hilton Doubletree in Williamsburg were high in sodium. They should have been more aware that many Seniors shouldn’t be eating high sodium foods. The breakfasts were all the same….too bad there wasn’t a little variation. I would suggest a different Hotel for future programs.
— Review left May 1, 2022
April was a terrific time to experience Virginia, with nice weather and lots of spring flowers. Our group size was 26 - not too bad. There were lots of lectures and performances of such variety -- archaeology, history, women, natives, and Blacks in colonial times, music and unique musical instruments, and lots of details that were new to me. However, too much time was spent in the conference room listening to these presentations every morning up until lunchtime. The duration of these lectures should be reduced and more time spent in the field. The hotel is located over 3 miles from Williamsburg, which is majorly inconvenient to those without a car (like me). However, public transportation is cheap and easy to figure out. Also, Doubletree Hotel has great cookies!
— Review left April 18, 2022
The educational aspect of this program was excellent! The lectures, reenactors and musicians were fabulous. Unfortunately, with a group of 35, w spent a lot of time waiting. The hotel was 4 miles away from Colonial Williamsburg so transportation during free time was problematic. If those issues are worked out, I'd give this program 5 plus stars!
— Review left October 3, 2021
The instructors were excellent as were the museums.
— Review left September 27, 2021
A wonderful program with lots of history provided by a variety of excellent presenters
— Review left September 27, 2021
Large group getting a full dose of colonial life in Virginia
— Review left September 26, 2021
This Road Scholar Program, From Colony to Revolution: Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown is very informative and well-presented. The Group Leader, Bunny Rich is exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. The presenters, especially the interpretive actors Marci Tucker, Kate Tilley and musician Stephen Christoff were top-knotch. I would recommend this program to any one who wishes to enhance his/her knowledge about our early years as a Republic.
— Review left September 29, 2019