The Blog of Colonial Williamsburg
Forgive my very old joke, but we’re very excited about our brand-new mobile app, now available on Apple and Android devices! Here’s a look at some of the features and how you can use them to create the very best Colonial Williamsburg experience (including discounts just for downloading).
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“The Pox and the Covenant” discusses the history of the 1721 smallpox epidemic and the (sometimes violent) battle over inoculations in Boston. What did I think of the book? Let’s find out.
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A little more than a year ago, I began volunteering at Great Hopes Plantation and I’ve learned a lot about historic farming. Now, I’m learning new skills I can use as I farm: carpentry.
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On Sept. 24, 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture will open its doors to the public, and First Baptist Church’s very own Freedom Bell will play a key role at the dedication ceremony….
Did you know some candidates for public office used food and alcohol to convince citizens to vote for them? It’s true! While that’s not directly the case today, there are many similarities between voting in the 18th century and voting in the 21st century….
In the 18th century, left-handed people were often stated as being caudge-pawed, which was a variation of caw-pawed, meaning clumsy or awkward. They are most commonly referred to now as Southpaws, and I’m proud to be one of them.
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We tell a lot of very important stories, and I’m not just talking about those of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. The stories of slavery cover the entirety of the Historic Area and a new program developed by a group of Actor-Interpreters hopes to promote healing and understanding.
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Has your child expressed an interest in learning a trade? A brand new program geared toward kids lets them work in three different trades shops to get some real hands-on experience. Let’s talk about The Apprentice.
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One presidential candidate makes scathing remarks about an opponent. Then his (or her) opponent returns with something even more inflammatory. Are we talking 2016 or 1776? The answer may surprise you.
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Watch out, Washington DC. Colonial Williamsburg can be just as much of a mecca for political enthusiasts—because it started here.
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