v I rG I N I A H I s T O ry Chapter One v i rg i n i a i s f o r H I S T O RY L O V E R S Travel in Virginia is special because visitors can connect to the story of America better than anywhere else. Almost any place you go in Virginia, there are stories and experiences linking as far back as records go on this continent. Some of these experiences are tragic. Some are inspiring. Some are exciting. Standing on Virginia soil puts you at the heart of the story of America. Virginia has been home to many historic moments. This is why Virginia is for History Lovers. Now it's your turn to make history. Whether you find your inspiration on a secluded beach in First Landing State Park, delighting your children by playing an interactive spy game in Colonial Williamsburg, learning about the roots of American music on Virginia's Crooked Road Trail or marveling at the architectural designs of Thomas Jefferson, you'll discover more than American history. You'll find you're part of it. Start writing your own historic life experience at Virginia.org/History MORE ` Mount 1414 Vernon, George Washington's Estate and Garden | Photographer: Cameron Davidson Virginia.org 15http://www.Virginia.org/History http://www.Virginia.org