Pat & Mike are the newest additions to our Rare Breeds Program and they earned their title in more ways than one. Only one in every 200 cattle births results in twins! We learned how to tell them apart, what work they’re busy completing in the Historic Area, and why they can’t be called oxen just yet….
How Do Our Animals Stay Warm in the Winter?
Earlier this week, we showed you how our interpreters layer up and bundle up before making their trek down Duke of Gloucester Street in the winter. But what about the horses, sheep, cattle, and chickens? For the most part, their bodies naturally adapt to the colder temperatures, but we learned they also get a little TLC from our coach and livestock crew!
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What Happens to our CW Horses After They Retire?
Did You Know Colonial Williamsburg is Pet Friendly?
The holiday season in the Revolutionary City is one of my favorites times of the year. But it’s also a time when many people avoid traveling because they don’t want to leave their pets behind. With Christmas right around the corner, I’m going to show you why Williamsburg is an excellent vacation choice for both you and your fur-legged friends!…
Meet Our Rare Redheads: Juno, Venus & Pi
Have you met these sisters yet? They’re three of the newest members of Colonial Williamsburg’s Rare Breeds Program. They were also my loudest (and cutest) interviews to date!…
Colonial Cats Take Social Media by Storm
National Cat Day is almost over and after a friendly catfight on social media, it’s time for Eleanor and Sir Thomas Grey to retire for the evening. In case you missed any of their banter, here’s a complete play-by-play of how the “feud” unfolded. Tell us, who do you think had a more exhausting day?…
Meet Our Colonial Kitties
Do you know what October 29th is? Yes, it’s two days before Halloween, but more importantly—it’s National Cat Day! What a perfect opportunity to introduce you to four very special kitties: Eleanor, Sir Thomas Grey, Molly, and Shilling. A special thanks to our Facebook fan, Fred Blystone, who shared all of the amazing pictures in this blog. He perfectly captured our felines giving quite a bit of “cattitude.”…
Why It’s Better to Ride Coach
I don’t know about you, but if it’s good enough for the queen, it’s good enough for me! When Queen Elizabeth II visited the Revolutionary City in 2007, she certainly got the royal treatment, especially from the likes of Captain & Ranger. The dynamic duo, brothers each weighing in at 1,700 pounds, are considered VIPs at the stables….
New Vodcast: From Lamb to Loom
Oxen: trucks, tractors, and bulldozers of the 18th century
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