The Blog of Colonial Williamsburg
It was a crisp, fall morning Saturday when an estimated 2,000 guests brought their pups into the Historic Area for our second annual Dogs of DoG Street event. Several of them (their humans included) donned costumes for our first ever Halloween contest!
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From our stay in the elegant Queen’s Suite to a royal ride in the Queen’s carriage—my wedding at the Williamsburg Inn was a real-life fairy tale. Colonial Williamsburg provided a truly unforgettable backdrop for one of the biggest days of my life and I’m so excited to be able to share some of those highlights with you!
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After a long, hot summer—we know many of you are looking forward to these cooler temperatures and spending more time outside. Well, you aren’t the only ones! Fall officially begins this Thursday which means Liberty can hit DoG Street on a more regular basis and hopefully run into many of you during her adventures….
Lickitung, Scyther, Abra, Parasect, Jigglypuff, and yes—even, an Ivysaur! All spotted (and captured) in our Colonial Capital last night! Sound like I’m speaking a foreign language? Welcome to the virtual world of Pokémon GO….
Okay, okay. I know it’s still summer and an unbearably hot one at that. But if you stop to think about it, we’re really just two months away from my most favorite season—fall! For Colonial Williamsburg, that means beautiful and vibrantly colored leaves, hot apple cider, burning cressets, and yes—Halloween.
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Last night was our first ever social meet-up and we are happy to report it was a rousing success! An estimated 250-300 people of all different ages from as far away as Fredericksburg and Carrollton made the trip into the Historic Area to join the Pokémon GO Revolution. Local Bruce Hornsby even checked in on the fun.
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As I log on to my computer every morning, I watch the dates slowly change on my calendar, and it’s finally starting to set in. My wedding is almost here. It’s hard to believe it’s been eight months since Tim got down on one knee in the gardens behind the Governor’s Palace… and asked me to marry him. …
After months of learning commands and socialization skills—our beloved Briards are ready to once again mingle with their adoring fans. We visited Director of Coach & Livestock Paul Bennett to get an update on their training as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the pups’ care and new daily routines.
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Everywhere you turn this summer, you’ll see kids interacting with our costumed interpreters. From hands-on activities inside our trades to 18th-century dancing lessons to milking our cow—you never know what’s waiting around the next corner!…
What better place to celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s birth than right here in the Revolutionary City? If you’re planning to spend July 4 with us, allow us to help you get prepared. We’re about to outline everything from the weekend’s events to the best places to park—even how you can take home a unique piece of history!
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