As Cherokee delegations traveled to Williamsburg in the 18th century, shelter was needed to accommodate them. Encampments were created around town in order to house the travelers, which could be upwards of 200 people.
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New Market House Programming Pulls You Into the Action
Several months ago, the new Market House sounded its opening bell for the very first time and visitors were greeted with an entirely new market featuring a slew of products. And now, new programming at the Market House puts you right in the middle of all of the action.
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Meet the Newest Additions to the Oxen Crew, a Real Rock and Roll Pair
What do Eddie Van Halen and Bob Dylan have to do with Colonial Williamsburg? That’s how you’ll remember the names of the newest members of the oxen family—Eddie and Dylan.
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Colonial Williamsburg Takes Center Stage in TURN: Washington’s Spies
We’re just three episodes into season three of TURN: Washington’s Spies on AMC, and it’s probably the most intense one yet. Once again, Colonial Williamsburg plays a bit role in the series, serving as Philadelphia. How many locations have you spotted so far?…
Springing into Chocolate Through Colonial Williamsburg’s Gardens
Colonial Williamsburg’s Garden Tour and Tasting series gives you an inside look at how our chefs use the produce from our vegetable and herb gardens to create delicious recipes of both the sweet and savory kind.
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Introducing Colonial Williamsburg’s Newest Ox Driver
If you take a stroll down the scenic Duke of Gloucester Street, you may see a new face driving the oxen around town. And while he’s new to the Coach & Livestock family, he’s no stranger to Colonial Williamsburg.
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How Colonial Williamsburg Preserves a Historic Sheep Breed
More than two decades ago, the first Leicester Longwool Sheep arrived in the Revolutionary City, and since then, Colonial Williamsburg has worked hard to preserve them. I spoke to Layne Anderson with Coach & Livestock about the breeding and birthing process needed to keep this particular type of sheep alive….
Don’t Call It a Comeback: Candlemaking Returns to Colonial Williamsburg
After a decades-long hiatus, candlemaking as a trade has returned to the Revolutionary City. Chandlers, as they are known, are hand-dipping candles and you can join in on the fun.
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Taking Up Arms and Joining an 18th-Century Militia
What did recruits in the Continental Army and the Militia have to go through during training? Follow me as I learn drills and how to fire an 18th-century musket….
Building a 400-Year-Old Collection of Weapons
At the Governor’s Palace alone, 230 muskets—including 80 original pieces—are on display along with 18 reproduction pistols and nearly 300 reproduction swords. But that’s just a drop in the bucket when it comes to the arms and militaria collection of Colonial Williamsburg.
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