The
group chance to take a sunset cruise aboard a tall ship
down the James river. Some members even got a chance to
help out by pulling up the sails and manning the ship's
wheel.
An
obelisk memorializing the establishment of Jamestown.
At
Yorktown Victory Center live actors demonstrated early
Colonial America, including farm life and army life.
Another fun activity was The Amazing
Maize Maze, an elaborate corn maze. Participants were
given flags in case they got lost within the maze.
One of the highlights of the Festival
was a trip to Busch Gardens Europe. The park contained
many roller coasters including Griffon, the world's
tallest vertical diving coaster.
Of course, the main attraction at
Williamsburg are the educational experiences. At
Jamestown Discovery Center, visitors can experience life
as it existed at the start of the Jamestown Colony in
the early 1600s.
Chase Krueger became the honorary
Governor of Jamestown for the tour.