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Elderhostel, a not-for-profit organization, is the nation's first and the world's largest educational and travel organization for adults aged 55 and older. William and Mary Elderhostel is one of the most popular Elderhostel sites on the East Coast!

At William and Mary Elderhostel, we provide outstanding educational instruction from College faculty and the surrounding community of experts and historians. Most of our programs focus on the historical sites of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown-- the "Historic Triangle" of Virginia. Our programs in Charlottesville focus on the lives of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe and include visits to their estates. We also offer service programs and specialty programs for biking and birding enthusiasts. If you have grandchildren, find out more about our summer Intergenerational programs. If you love the holiday season, join us for one of our ever-popular Christmas programs!

Check out our What's New page to learn how you can join in the festivities with Elderhostel.

You can navigate our site by using the menu on the left side of this page. We suggest you begin by clicking on Programs, where you will find descriptions of our upcoming offerings. Also, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page! If you need further assistance, please call our office at (757) 221-3649.

Contact the W&M Elderhostel web mistress.

To register for one of our programs, click on the flag below to visit the Elderhostel Worldwide web site, or call Elderhostel toll-free at 1-800-454-5768.

Pictured above left: Captain John Smith, leader of the Jamestown colony.
Pictured above right: Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, founder of the University of Virginia, and third President of the United States.