WorldStrides Heritage Performance Williamsburg

Location Williamsburg was originally known as “Middle Plantation,” a 1632 fortified settlement on high ground on the peninsula between the James and York rivers. It was renamed Williamsburg after the capital of the Virginia Colony was moved there from Jamestown in 1698. Williamsburg is well-known for Colonial Williamsburg, the restored Historic Area of the city, and for the adjacent College of William and Mary, established in 1693, the second-oldest university in the Unites States.

Williamsburg Sightseeing The Historic Triangle: The Historic Triangle is comprised of Jamestown, Yorktown, and Colonial Williamsburg. Jamestown Settlement: Includes a recreated English fort and Native American Village, extensive indoor and outdoor displays, and features three popular replicas of the original settlers ships. Colonial Williamsburg: Consists of many of the buildings that, from 1699 to 1780, formed the capital of colonial Virginia. These buildings include the capitol, the governor’s palace, the Raleigh Tavern, and the Bruton Parish Church. Yorktown: Preserves the site of the surrender of General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington in 1781. Nine buildings, including the circa-1730 Nelson House, still survive from this period. College of William and Mary: William and Mary was founded in 1693 by a royal charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II.

Williamsburg Awards Ceremony Busch Gardens Included in the festival package is a day pass to Busch Gardens Europe theme park. The park is themed around the history and culture of old-world Europe. The park features a combination of world class roller coasters and Broadway style shows for all ages. The Heritage Festival Awards Ceremony takes place on Saturday evening at Busch Gardens and includes a meal voucher. (The exact location for the ceremony in the park can vary from week to week.)

Your Personal Team A knowledgeable and friendly Festival Selection Advisor is your first point of contact, helping you select the ideal performance opportunity and location for your group. A helpful Destination Specialist focuses on the logistical details of your festival – from making hotel reservations to arranging additional activities – so you are free to concentrate on your group’s performance. Once your festival day arrives, a courteous Host Festival Director welcomes you to the event. This person is also available in the months preceding the festival to answer any questions you may have regarding your festival, equipment needs, or performance schedule. Lynall Pitts Festival Selection Advisor Kerri Ewing Destination Specialist Kyle Naylor Host Festival Director *For the specific individuals who will work with you, please contact WorldStrides Heritage Performance.

Venues Instrumental Heritage High School 5800 Marshall Avenue Newport News, VA 23605 (757) 928-6100 Choral Kimball Theatre 424 Duke of Gloucester Street Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 565-8670 *Venues are subject to change.

Inclusions Performance in a national music festival Positive, constructive adjudication with taped and written comments On-stage mini clinic Awards dinner and presentation Quality hotel accommodations Gift and group photo for the director Commemorative gift for each student Professional performance recording Liability, health, and accident insurance for all travelers One free participant for every 25 packages purchased Free professional development for directors Opportunity for directors to earn graduate credit Free high school academic credit for students *Inclusions may vary by festival and are subject to change.