There’s no place like home for the holidays—except perhaps Colonial Williamsburg. Here, the air smells like gingerbread, the clip-clopping of horse hooves travels up and down the lane as they pull carriages, and the a cappella voices of a choir sing Christmas carols on the street corner. Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg Christmas is a feast…
The Christmas Keepers: A Tour of Colonial Williamsburg’s Festive Holiday Celebration
The Governor’s Palace at Colonial Williamsburg: Witness to the Birth of America
July 31, 2022
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In the 18th century, the Governor’s Palace was considered the most significant building in Williamsburg, the then capital of Virginia. It was considered by many to be the capital of all the American colonies. Building began in 1706. The building had many roles. It was the official residence of the governor in a manner fitting…
The Past Lives at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
William Byrd III was a man of great stature in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. He served in the House of Burgesses and on the Governor’s Council. However, due to his lavish lifestyle and gambling addiction he could not live within his income. He lost his wealth and died in 1777 by an apparent suicide. Christiana Campbell…
Cooking Like a Colonist With Frank Clark
As a young kitchen apprentice at Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, Frank Clark faced a challenging task. To demonstrate his skills, he had to prepare a three-course meal for eight guests at the Governor’s Palace. On the menu: onion soup, roasted leg of lamb, house-salted and -smoked Virginia ham, salmon with shrimp sauce, savory cheesecake, battered and…
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