Tangier, Virginia
As the BBC reported, visiting Tangier Island in Virginia feels a lot like stepping back in time. Tangier is a small community of less than 500 people and is only accessible by boat, which means that it’s not unusual for residents to bury fallen relatives in their backyards and not lock their doors.
There is also no cell phone service, most people don’t drive cars, and the area is mostly dry, with no alcohol sold in its grocery store or its restaurants. However, the most fascinating aspect of Tangier is its local accent. Although this accent sounds British, it actually bears a closer resemblance to the way Colonial Americans used to speak before the Revolution. For instance, it’s common to say “ort” instead of “ought” and “yorn” instead of “yours” there.