Long before there was the United States, there was Jamestown, Virginia. Originally established as a for-profit venture by the Virginia Company of London in 1607, the colony became a royal possession just 17 years later when King James I revoked the company’s charter and declared Virginia Crown land. The English had officially joined the French and Spanish in their race to expand into the “New World.”
Given that this year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it seems only fitting to visit the place where America’s story began: the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.
Fun Fact: The term “Virginia” was once used by the English to describe a vast stretch of North America’s Atlantic coastline that extended far beyond the colony’s eventual borders. The region was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth I, the “Virgin Queen.”
Before setting out to explore the original Jamestown settlement, we fuelled up with a hearty breakfast. Whatever your preferred morning meal may be, in the Historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, chances are you’ll end up at a pancake house—there are eight in Williamsburg alone. George Washington was said to be particularly fond of pancakes, although he reportedly preferred cornbread versions.
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