byLeslie Carbone
In Williamsburg, Virginia, Thomas Jefferson denounces the “barbarous practice” of slavery. Leslie CarboneFor two decades, I worked at political jobs. Then my parents…
byLeslie Carbone
On April 19, 1775, embattled farmers of the Colony of Massachusetts fired the shots heard ’round the world at Lexington. Two days…
byLeslie Carbone
Colonial Williamsburg‘s most significant historical program is “Revolutionary City“, a series of skits re-enacting the major events surrounding the American colonies’ break…
byLeslie Carbone
The good old days. Now that I’ve finished with the occasional video series on boot camp, I can devote more of my…
byLeslie Carbone
Thanks to those of you who made last week’s post on Christmas decorations at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia so popular, I’m posting…
byLeslie Carbone
In 1767, the British Parliament adopted a plan offered by Charles Townshend, chancellor of the exchequer, to levy import duties on a…
byLeslie Carbone
Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is lovely by day, but the 18th century springs to Brigadoon-esque life at night. In the dim…
byLeslie Carbone
I have two favorite places: my living room and Colonial Williamsburg. One of them looks a lot better at Christmastime (well, okay,…
