Drive Thru History: American History — Season 1, Episode 8: Early Colonial Virginia

Episode synopsis

Virginia is filled with early American history. We’ll start in Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the New World. We will learn the story of Peter Muhlenberg, the pastor, soldier, and statesman who lived in Woodstock. In Williamsburg, we’ll immerse ourselves in 18th century life, admiring the site of what was once the capital of Virginia. We end by studying the Battle of Yorktown, where the defeat of Cornwallis and his troops led to American independence.

About Drive Thru History: American History

Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through early American history as he tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Dave travels to five countries in Europe and most of the original 13 colonies, tell stories of faith and freedom, inspiring families with a renewed appreciation for the heritage of our country.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Discovery
• E2The Pilgrims
• E3Boston & Beginnings of Revolution
• E4Whitefield & Boston's Freedom Trail
• E5William Penn & Early Philadelphia
• E6Founding Fathers of Philadelphia
• E7Fighters of the Revolution
• E9Founding Fathers of Virginia
• E10Revolution in New York
• E11New York and the First President
• E12New Jersey and Epilogue