A House Divided at Colonial Williamsburg
Like all cities, Colonial Williamsburg comes to life through its people. The most prominent family in Williamsburg were the Randolphs, in whose…
Thomas Jefferson Denounces Slavery at Colonial Williamsburg
In Williamsburg, Virginia, Thomas Jefferson denounces the “barbarous practice” of slavery. Leslie CarboneAfter my misspent youth as a wage worker, I’m having…
The Gale from the North blows into Colonial Williamsburg
On April 19, 1775, embattled farmers of the Colony of Massachusetts fired the shots heard ’round the world at Lexington. Two days…
Revolutionary City at Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg‘s most significant historical program is “Revolutionary City“, a series of skits re-enacting the major events surrounding the American colonies’ break…
Colonial Williamsburg
The good old days. Now that I’ve finished with the occasional video series on boot camp, I can devote more of my…
More Christmas Decorations at Colonial Williamsburg
Thanks to those of you who made last week’s post on Christmas decorations at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia so popular, I’m posting…
George Washington Speaks at Colonial Williamsburg
In 1767, the British Parliament adopted a plan offered by Charles Townshend, chancellor of the exchequer, to levy import duties on a…
Colonial Christmastide at Night
Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is lovely by day, but the 18th century springs to Brigadoon-esque life at night. In the dim…
Holiday Decorations at Colonial Williamsburg
Rusty orange leaves dotted grey-brown branches. Fruit-laden wreathes enlivened painted wooden doors and paned glass windows. Townspeople strolled the brick sidewalks in…