

Just a few miles up Hwy 264 is Virginia's Historic Triangle, Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Colonial Williamsburg is populated by people in the garb of the revolution. They grow food and attend to the occupations of the locals circa 1700's. Check out www.visitwilliamsburg.com for more information.
The College of William and Mary is also just a few miles away. Lots of great American history here.