Gloucester VA: Bay Views and Historical Sites

We’re continuing our Virginia Tidewater adventures with a stop in Gloucester County and the charming community of Gloucester Courthouse. Just across the York River from Historic Yorktown, Gloucester County is a place dotted with working farms, waterways, and marshland. Set on a peninsula, Gloucester is flanked by the York River to the south and the […]

Hampton VA: Anchored in HIstory and Out of this World

Today, we’re dropping anchor in Hampton, Virginia, a port city whose fascinating history stretches all the way back to 1607, when the first Jamestown settlers landed in the area . This remarkable city has played an active role in many of America’s most momentous events. From the earliest Native American cultures and first English permanent […]

Newport News Flash: Get to know This Amazing Virginia City

Only a few miles from the historic cities of Williamsburg and Yorktown, Newport News can often be overlooked as a tourist destination – but don’t make this mistake. Situated on the scenic James River, this vibrant city is a family fun destination that will delight history buffs, nature lovers and foodies alike. Get ready for […]

Liberty Trails: Exploring Yorktown VA

Today on American Nomad, we’re continuing our Virginia adventures with a stop in the iconic community of Yorktown. This charming city, overlooking the York River, played witness to one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Imagine yourself back in October 1781, when General Washington’s Continental Army, alongside their French allies, achieved a decisive […]

Liberty Trails: Colonial Williamsburg

To mark America’s 250th birthday, American Nomad is starting a new blog series called America 250 – Liberty Trails. Today we’re traveling back in time to 18th-century Williamsburg Virginia. Here, in the bustling streets of Williamsburg, a revolution is taking hold. The unfair taxes imposed by Britain have ignited fierce anger among the citizens, and […]

Michelangelo to Montpelier – A Virginia Adventure

In early May 2025, my mom and I embarked on a five-day adventure, starting from our hometown of Raleigh, NC, and heading north to explore Virginia’s rich history. Our “Revolutionary Adventures” took us from the colonial streets of Williamsburg and a once in a lifetime Michelangelo exhibit at William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art, […]