Get Out of Town

Explore Black History in Colonial Williamsburg

Laurita and Lauren tour Colonial Williamsburg, the largest U.S. history living museum in the world, where they tour the Peyton Randolph house and learn about the 27 enslaved individuals who resided there. The Portees also visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Archeology Office and learn about excavation work at two prominent black history sites, the Bray School and First Baptist Church.

Explore Black History in Colonial Williamsburg

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    Williamsburg Holiday Special

    47m 26s

    This December, WETA local travel series Get Out of Town offers a very special hour-long episode just in time for the Christmas holidays. Featuring never-before-seen footage, the special expands on the series’ original Williamsburg, VA visit. Mother/daughter hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee experience Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens at the height of the holiday season.

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    Pittsburgh

    S2 E8 - 28m 54s

    From crafting their own wineglasses at the Pittsburgh Glass Center to the historical Carrie Furnace Tour, Laurita & Lauren make the most of their weekend in Pittsburgh. They stay at The Oaklander and Kimpton Hotel Monaco, enjoy meals and city views at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto and the famous Primanti Bros, and even have time for a ride on the Duquesne Incline and a Pirates baseball game.

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    Rehoboth Beach

    S2 E7 - 28m 59s

    An oceanside getaway awaits Laurita & Lauren at Rehoboth Beach, DE. They taste everything Rehoboth Beach has to offer; walking along the iconic boardwalk, flying kites with Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company, and taking a spin on amusement rides at Funland. The hosts stay at Coast Rehoboth Beach and Avenue Inn & Spa, and enjoy meals and snacks at Fisher’s Popcorn, Henlopen City Oyster House, and Egg.

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