The Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia will be explored during a three-day event at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. Scheduled for November 25-27, 2010, the event will feature the food habits of 17th & 18th century Virginia.

At Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg visitors will learn how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and seat by Virginia’s English colonists and Powhatan Indians. The re-created Powhatan village will have venison, turkey and other game roasting over an open fire, as stews of corn, beans and squash cook in clay pots. Visitors can also learn how the Jamestown colony was provision by hauling cargo aboard re-created ships, while within the colonial fort they can learn about culinary skills English colonists brought to Virginia.

The Yorktown Victory Center will provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about typical soldiers’ fare during the American Revolution and the bounty of a 1780s farm. Highlights of the event include the Continental Army encampment and the 1780s farm, where farm interpreters will share preservation methods.

The Jamestown Settlement Café will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11am-4pm on Thanksgiving Day, November 25. The cost is $12.95 for adults and $6.95 for children 12 and under.

Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center are open from 9am-5pm daily, except for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Both Williamsburg attractions are included in the America’s Historic Triangle Pass, as is Colonial Williamsburg.

Colonial Williamsburg has several special events scheduled for fall.

This time of year is a fantastic time to visit Williamsburg as the leaves change color and the berries brighten for winter. During this time, Colonial Williamsburg hosts its Fall Garden Lecture on Fridays and Monday at 10:45am now through November 22, 2010. During the Fall Garden Lecture, which takes place at the Hennage Auditorium, a member of the landscape staff discusses the plants that make the historic area gardens look so beautiful during the fall season. Tickets are $5.

Rubbish, Treasures and Colonial Life: The Archaeology Labs is another special segment hosted by Colonial Williamsburg. Available now through December 28, 2010, visitors are invited each Tuesday to view archaeological objects and learn about current research being done by the Foundations’ archaeological staff. The tour covers the history of archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg and highlights artifacts from recent excavations. Participants will learn how artifacts, plant remains and animal bones play roles in the history interpreted at living history museum today. The tour lasts 90 minutes and begins at 9:15am, 10:15am, 1:45pm and 2:45pm.

“So Far from Scioto” is a limited engagement series that explores the American Indian presence on the eve of the Revolutionary War. The scene is presented at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily except Sundays and Mondays, October 2–October 16 in the Governor’s Palace garden. Admission to this program is included in regular Colonial Williamsburg tickets.

The Yorktown Victory Center, a museum dedicated to the American Revolution, is hosting the Yorktown Victory Celebration on October 16 & 17, 2010. The event will feature military re-enactors, musket and artillery demonstrations, and hands-on interpretive programs at recreations of a Continental Army encampment and 1780s farm. The Celebration is being held from 9am-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

Almost 40 Revolutionary War re-enactors will be on hand for the event, including units with 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, James City County Militia, Redstone Rangers Militia, and many others.

The Fife & Drums of Yorktown are scheduled to perform traditional regimental military music at 11:30 am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm on Saturday at the Continental Army encampment. At 4pm that same day, underwater archaeologist John Broadwater is hosting a free public lecture regarding the recent discovery and survey of a tenth Revolutionary War ship in the York River. Dr. Broadwater’s work is featured in an ongoing exhibit – “Yorktown’s Sunken Fleet.”

“A School for the Soldier” will provide visitors to experience Revolutionary War life firsthand. Located at the army encampment, the “school” will offer opportunities to drill with wooden muskets and apply tactical skills in mock combat, as well as learn about solders’ provisions and sleeping quarters. Troop communication, espionage and earthworks will also be explored. “School” sessions will be offered at 10:05am and 12:35pm on both days, with an extra session held on Sunday at 3:35pm. Artillery demonstrations will be held at 11:05am and 3:05pm each day.

“The Price of Liberty,” a role-playing demonstration at the recreated 1780s farm, is scheduled on Saturday at 10:35am and 10:35am and 4:15pm on Sunday. This demonstration offers insight into the hardships Americans endured while seeking independence. During the “Citizen Militia” segment visitors can learn about the transition from a farmer to a soldier and farm visitors can also observe methods of open-hearth cooking at 12:05pm daily and play 18th century games from 10am-4pm.

Participation in event activities is included with Yorktown Victory Center admission. Purchase the America's Historic Triange Combo Pass to have access to Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown Battlefield and the Yorktown Victory Center.

Weekend events will also be held at Yorktown Battlefield. Plus, a Yorktown Day Parade is planned for October 19 to mark the official anniversary of the British surrender to American forces in 1781.

The Yorktown Victory Center is located approximately 20 minutes from Williamsburg, Virginia.

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia is presenting Christmas Town this holiday season. Beginning November 26, visitors can experience all-new attractions, shows and shopping filled with the holiday spirit. This Busch Gardens celebration features more than a million twinkling lights, appearances by Santa, delicious holiday delectable’s, unique gifts and a 45-foot, light-animated Christmas tree. Plus, guests can explore Christmas themes from around Europe and discover new holiday traditions from around the world.

The Busch Gardens attractions open during Christmas Town include the Highland Stables of Scotland, featuring Scottish Blackface sheep, border collies and Clydesdales; Mistletoe Marketplace in Germany, an outdoor market that provides guests an opportunity to find unique hand-made gifts from local artisans; Polar Pathway in France, where Guests can explore an enhanced ice-themed world with dazzling lights, snow and an up-close encounter with live penguins; Santa’s Fireside Feast in Ireland, where guests can gather cozily around the majestic castle as Santa captures the attention of the entire family while recounting a classic Christmas story during a delicious feast; and Santa’s Workshop, a place where children can visit with Santa and his merry elves.

Shows featured during Christmas Town include Deck the Halls, O Tannenbaum, Rejoice, and A Sesame Street Christmas.

During Christmas Town, select rides are also open for guest enjoyment. Caribou Train Station, Curse of DarKastle, Der Autobahn, Der Autobahn Jr., Roto Baron, Europe in the Air, Griffon, Kinder Karussel, Lil’ Clydes, Tweedside Train Station and Der Wirbelwind will be open.

Festive dining and shopping is also available during Christmas Town.

The park will be open for Christmas Town from 3pm-10pm on most days, including Friday and Saturday, while the park will close at 9pm on Sundays. The schedule for the event is November 26 – December 31, 2010. Christmas Town is closed on Christmas day.

Busch Gardens tickets are on sale now.