The Blog of Colonial Williamsburg
It’s that time of year. Coworkers are out sick, kids are missing school, and friends are posting on social media about all the nasty stomach bugs going around. In addition to over-the-counter solutions, many of you may be turning to all-natural remedies, including essential oils. But what would they have used in the 18th century?
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We knew early last week a winter storm was coming our way. And on Friday, a blizzard warning went up for southside Virginia. It extended onto the Peninsula, getting as close to us as Hampton. But local meteorologists still weren’t saying too much about Williamsburg. Yet.
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From our special little lamb Edmund who stole the hearts of so many, to the nostalgic resurrection of America’s favorite doll Felicity, to the unexpected controversy over 18th-century necklines—it was a memorable year, to say the least, for the Making History Team. Here’s what you, our readers, found the most interesting of all the topics we covered….
Chances are that by now, you have your Christmas Day (or Christmas Eve, depending on tradition) dinner menu planned. But have you thought about breakfast? Or how about some festive cocktails to enjoy after all that hard work of opening presents? Here are some delicious ideas from our chefs at the Williamsburg Lodge and Williamsburg Inn.
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The weather was brisk and beautiful. The sound of gospel choirs, bagpipes, and Fifes and Drums echoed through the streets. And the smell of cressets and delicious food wafted throughout the crowds. This sensory magic—all leading up to the epic finale, a grand display of fireworks! …
From this beautiful colonial cookie jar to unique silver charms to children’s books and stuffed animals… we offer several Colonial Williamsburg-inspired gifts for the animal lover in your life. I put together my list of favorites that caters to a variety of budgets. Check it out and see what you think!
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I realize some of you may think it’s still too early to talk about Christmas. After all, we just celebrated Thanksgiving. But in our house, it’s tradition to shift from turkeys to trees this weekend. We love picking out a live tree and one of my favorite parts is of course unpacking all of the ornaments!…
It’s been a couple of weeks since we first introduced you to our new Gelderlander-Percheron cross, Luke. And let me tell you firsthand that his picture doesn’t do him justice. This massive beauty stands at 17.1 hands and tips the scale at an equally impressive weight. …
Still looking for something to do tonight? Head down to DoG Street! We have limited spots available for our FREE trick-or-treating which takes place from 5-7:30. And we also still have Curse of the Sea Witch tickets for sale for our evening, spookier fun which happens from 8-10.
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It’s official! The weather is finally in agreement with our calendars. Temperatures were in the 60s this past weekend and it looks like we have finally bid farewell to the lingering summer humidity. Now, it’s time to look forward to the beautiful changing leaves, glow of the cressets, warmth of our hot apple cider, and all of our wonderful holiday decorations and events that are on the horizon!
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