Samantha Brown’s travel series “Places to Love” recently featured Williamsburg, Virginia, bringing attention to the area’s historic and cultural landmarks. The episode highlights key locations within the Historic Triangle, which includes Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.
The program begins with a visit to Jamestown Rediscovery, where Brown joins Sean Romo to observe archaeological digs that reveal aspects of daily life in early America. She then stops at the Wigmaker’s Shop in Colonial Williamsburg to learn about period hairstyles and their significance. During her time in Colonial Williamsburg, Brown also meets with a Patrick Henry interpreter who brings historical perspectives into present-day discussions.
A significant portion of the episode focuses on African American history in the region. Brown visits the Williamsburg Bray School, one of the first schools for Black children, as well as the Historic First Baptist Church and the African American Meeting House and Burial Ground. These sites highlight stories of resilience and community often missing from mainstream narratives.
Culinary diversity is also showcased when Brown dines at Masala Craft, an Indian restaurant known among locals. Here she speaks with the owners about how food reflects modern multiculturalism in Williamsburg.
The episode includes a stop at the Virginia Musical Museum where Buddy Parker discusses musical innovation and local history. This segment adds a cultural dimension beyond traditional historical sites.
In Yorktown, Brown attends a Fife & Drum performance at the Moore House and tours Yorktown Battlefield on a Steamer Wagon. The tour covers Redoubts 9 and 10—key points whose capture contributed to British defeat during the Revolutionary War.
The journey ends at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. There, Brown observes an annual naturalization ceremony for new citizens and explores interactive exhibits that connect personal stories with broader events from American history.
