Step Back in Time to Colonial Williamsburg

Guided Walking Tours of Colonial Williamsburg
Thursday, May 31, 2012 

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

AHP “Ride Into History” Seminar attendees will have two options to take the Guided Walking Tours of Colonial Williamsburg. The first three-hour tour will start at 9:30 a.m. and it will repeat at 1:30 p.m. for members arriving later. Tours will be conducted in groups of 15 and will be complimentary to AHP members and their guests.

The AHP group will gather in the lobby of Woodlands Hotel to meet their tour guide, who will escort them onto the historic streets of Williamsburg where they will learn how Colonial Williamsburg has become what it is today. Attendees will get a first-hand look at life in the 18th century America. The tour will highlight the history of the restoration of Williamsburg and the lifestyles of its people in Colonial America. As the group walks through these historic streets and exhibits, they will be given an in-depth narration of the beginning of Williamsburg and the work that continues today. 

The walking guided tour does not include access to buildings, museums or programs that require admission. Attendees MUST purchase a discounted AHP Conference Pass for $18 to take the guided tour.

AHP Conference Passes for Colonial Williamsburg 

Attendees can purchase a discounted AHP Conference Pass for $18 which offers guests staying at the Woodlands Hotel admission to all daytime programs, museums and exhibition sites at Colonial Williamsburg for the length of their stay. The Conference Pass is the best ticket price available and is required to take the AHP Guided Tours. AHP Conference Passes will be available for purchase at the following times and locations: Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa accepted

• Wednesday, May 30; 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - AHP Meet and Greet, AHP Hospitality Suite at the Woodlands Hotel
• Thursday, May 31; 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - AHP Hospitality Suite at the Woodlands Hotel
• Friday and Saturday, June 1-2; 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - AHP Seminar Registration Desk in Woodlands Conference Center

At the completion of the morning tour, members can choose to have lunch and continue to explore the Historic Area on their own. Must-sees on a first visit are the Governor’s Palace, Randolph House, Printing Office & Bindery and Revolutionary City. Check the online calendar for special programs scheduled during your visit. Colonial Williamsburg offers complimentary bus service to return to the Woodlands.

Enjoy Lunch on Your Own

18th Century Dining in Historic Area: King Arm’s Tavern, Raleigh’s Tavern, Chowning’s Tavern

Restaurants in Merchants Square: the Trellis Restaurant & Café, the Cheese Shop & Fat Canary, Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill, Seasons Restaurant, Stephanos Pizza & Subs, the Blue Talon Bistro and Aromas Coffee & Café.

Carriage Rides

For more than 50 years, guests at Colonial Williamsburg have enjoyed traveling down Duke of Gloucester Street as passengers on an 18th century horse-drawn coach. Read the AHP seminar blog post. Carriage rides are popular, so AHP members are encouraged to purchase their tickets early in the day. Tickets may be purchased at the Visitors Center, Lumber House Ticket Office in the Historic Area, and Merchant Square Ticket Window. Check with the hotel concierge or front desk to confirm location of nearest ticket office and guest discount. Cost is $20 per person for 15 minute ride with a 25% discount for Woodlands Hotel guests