Williamsburg was everything I imagined and more! How lucky I feel to live in a part of our country which is filled with such amazing history. From the pageantry of a drum and fife parade, to the quiet tasks of daily life in the 18th century, this historic colonial town has it all!
We strolled along and chatted with those of the revolutionary era...
and watched the local militia perform gun and cannon salutes.
We could purchase goods used in colonial times...
...and witness first hand how they were made.
We attended a public audience with Patrick Henry...
...had the opportunity to watch General George Washington review the troops...
...and hear the Marquis de Lafayette address the Allied American Army.
From the businesses of the day,
and private homes and gardens...
...to a walk down Duke of Gloucester Street, our American history is very much alive and well in Colonial Williamsburg!
XO
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I adore Colonial Williamsburg. I lived outside Washington DC in my later teens and loved our field trips to Williamsburg. So much rich history.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are wonderful Barbara. I was there a few years ago with my family.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit there! Your pictures are amazing and really capture the beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteOH My Goodness! What a wonderful celebration. That is a spectacular recreation of life during those times- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Barbara. You guys had spectacular weather. xo
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an awesome time! I can't wait to go :)
ReplyDeleteWilliamsburg is on my list of places to visit. So fun to look at your beautiful photos and picture myself there.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to visit there...every picture was so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLoved you pictures. My sister works for Colonial Williamsburg. She even rented a private home a few steps from Duke of Gloster St. I'll bet she knows most of the people in costume. Her job is to schedule them. I love visiting her. So much to do and see.
ReplyDeleteLoved your pictures. My sister works for Colonial Williamsburg and even rented a private home just steps from Duke of Gloster St. I'll bet she knows most of the people in costume. Her job is to schedule them. I love visiting her so much to do and see.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been there since I was a child but I long to go back. What a magical place. I must return.
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I would really like to visit Colonial Williamsburg some day. It looks like autumn is the time to go as all the fall foliage in your photos is spectacular. I knew that it was a living history place, but I didn't expect to be so thorough and include militia men.
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