Reader Guest Blog: “Fall”ing in Love With Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg, what an amazing town! It’s full of life, rich in history, and loved by those who work or visit this place. Being here is not just a vacation; it’s an educational experience for all ages. No matter what time of year you cannot help but to be passionate about its deep rooted founders and stories that are told through interpreters.

Fall is about to arrive in our Colonial town which means bright trees, sweaters, burning wood, hot cider, ginger cakes (hopefully), and warm smiles from guests and employees. In autumn, Williamsburg is even more captivating and visiting this time of year really makes one fall in love with the season and the town itself. If you are visiting for the first time, you’ll want to return again and again.

For me, falling in love with this place dates back to my childhood, when we visited mostly in the spring, summer, or fall. I remember the smell of fresh ginger cakes baking, the burning wood that filled the air, and the scent of meat cooking in the ovens. Williamsburg is filled of fond and delightful memories that keep me wanting more and more.

During the fall, the town is a vision; your senses are awakened with the sight of vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges that cover the trees. The weather is cool to the skin and the crowds are few.

When autumn arrives you know what time it is… it’s the time of year for that delicious hot apple cider! It’s something I look forward to all year long. Colonial Williamsburg is completely captivating with its warm welcoming way of interpreters, the food, the colors and the sights. I have always loved this place as long as I can remember and the memories as a child and now an adult are full of wonderful experiences no matter what time of year.

Margaret is a Making History guest blogger. Each month, we will select an interested reader to share his or her perspective about what makes Colonial Williamsburg so memorable. To be considered, simply email your ideas and images to jross@cwf.org.

GUEST BLOGGER: MARGARET COLLINS

Margaret was born and raised in Maryland and Colonial Williamsburg became her second home growing up. She now lives in the area feeling right at home getting her daily dose of history. She has an Associates Degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelors Degree in Addictions counseling for Chemical Dependency. Summer is her favorite season but also love autumn once the weather starts cooling down and the leaves begin to change. Margaret is a history buff and next to the colonial era that she loves, she is also fascinated with Medieval Europe.

Margaret has traveled all over America and also made the trip overseas to London, England,where she hopes to return soon for another visit.