If you are heading to Colonial Williamsburg this fall for the IAMC Professional Forum Sept. 30-Oct. 4, says Ron Starner, you should make time to experience the following:

This statue in Jamestown is commemorating the site of the first permanent English settlement in the New World.

1. Jamestown: The site of the oldest permanment English settlement in the New World, Jamestown is literally dripping and crawling with American history. See the old colonial fort, the Powhatan Indian village and a spectacular museum that tells the entire Jamestown story. Also visit the three ships that brought the first English settlers to this colony: the Susan Constant, the Godspeed and the (very small) Discovery. Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine commissioned a re-creation of the Godspeed on Monday (May 22) to officially kick off the 400th anniversary celebration: http://www.governor.virginia.gov/.

2. Yorktown: Site of the British army's surrender, under General Cornwallis, to General George Washington and the American Revolutionary army.

3. Colonial Parkway: The beautiful, tree-line road that connects the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.

   The Governor's Palace

4. The Governor's Palace: Located in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, this majestic mansion is the most imposing building in town and was the focal point of Great Britain's colonial rule over the Virginia Colony.

5. King's Arms Tavern: The locals refer to this restaurant and tavern as the place "Where the Finest Gentry Dine." Famed for its peanut soup, Norfolk pottage pie and rice pudding.

6. The Williamsburg Inn: Called the "Crown Jewel of the Colonial Williamsburg Hotels," the Inn was built under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and is decorated in the elegant English Regency style.

7. Gambols at Chowning's Tavern: Balladeers lead patrons in period sing-alongs and guests entertain themselves by playing 18th-century games at this popular colonial pub.

   Reenactment in Colonial Williamsburg

8. Taven Ghost Walk: CW employees insist that ghosts still haunt the taverns and historic buildings along Duke of Gloucester Street. If you are brave enough, take up the challenge and see if they are telling the truth.

9. Golden Horseshoe Golf Club: This championship golf club has been home to PGA tour events and college championships. In fact, next year's NCAA golf championships will be held here.

10. The Revolutionary City: A unique, two-day dramatic performance that tells the story of Americans' quest for independence from British rule. The various acts are shown daily from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the streets of Colonial Williamsburg: http://www.history.org/visit/eventsAndExhibits/revCity/.