Starting this Friday, you’ll be able to set sail on the James River in a historic vessel.
James River Adventures is introducing tours on batteau boats, which are modeled after actual batteau boats that traveled the James River centuries ago.
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The original beatteau boat that traveled the James River as a cargo boat and was designed by Anthony and Benjamin Rucker in 1775.
“A trip on our batteau is like a step back in time, you really get the feel of what it was like out on the James when these big boats were in action 200+ years ago,” said Rob Campbell, the acting captain of the batteau. “There’s no better setting to get a sense of the way things used to be on the river and it’s also a really great place to keep an eye out for some interesting wildlife one wouldn’t expect to see right in downtown Lynchburg.”
To sign up for a tour, visit the James River Adventures.