Members of ISIS recently took sledgehammers and other tools to ancient artifacts across Iraq not to preserve them-but to destroy them. Colonial Williamsburg is now offering to keep some of the vulnerable artifacts safe until the threat is gone.
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Musings From the Millinery
Hello! My name is Abby and I am an apprentice milliner and mantua-maker (dressmaker) at the Margaret Hunter Shop. I would just like to introduce myself to you lovely readers out there, and give a little bit of insight into my day and career with Colonial Williamsburg….
Rockefeller’s Booth Featured in Forbes
W.A.R. Goodwin and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. stand in back of the George Wythe House prior to the restoration.
Many who wander through Colonial Williamsburg’s Goodwin Building have heard a story about John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and the room he used for stock trades. President Mitchell Reiss recently spoke with Forbes about the room and his vision for the future….
Video: Thomas Jefferson Sneaks a Peek at Leonardo da Vinci’s Drawings
Our own Renaissance man, Thomas Jefferson, was able to take a look at some of Leonardo da Vinci’s works now on display at the Muscarelle Museum. Naturally, the cameras were rolling. …
Happy Birthday AND Happy Anniversary to Our Leicester Lambs!
There may still be some snow on the ground, but the first lambs of the season are here! As we welcome the most recent additions (twin sisters) to the flock, we’re also reflecting on the breed as a whole since this year marks a major milestone for Colonial Williamsburg’s Rare Breeds Program….
Trading Secrets: the 18th-century Lock, Stock, and Barrel
In the 18th century, when 90 percent of the working population was farmers and most families found themselves living well outside of town, firearms were necessary for protection, hunting, and pest control. Almost everyone learned how to operate and shoot a rifle by the age of 13, and in the back country, each home contained roughly one gun per family member. Flintlock rifles, pistols, and fowling pieces were a part of everyday life in the 1700’s and are still made and used in the Revolutionary City today….
Not Your Average Classroom: Apprenticeships, Animals & Chocolate
Many of you know Colonial Williamsburg is a living museum but did you know we were also the first in our area to offer a home educator program? Last year, more than 8,000 children and family members took advantage of the fun, safe, interactive learning experience we offer. From joining our tradesmen as apprentices, to cracking spy codes, to making chocolate—we’re gearing up for another exciting week to welcome students!
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A Photo Gallery of Our First Snow This Winter
Well, it wasn’t much but we’ll take it! Colonial Williamsburg was covered in a dusting of snow this morning and we couldn’t wait to grab our cameras and do a little exploring. Take a look at some of the beautiful images we captured and let us know which are your favorites!…
Early American Dollhouses: They Just Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To!
As a little girl who grew up in the 80s, I can remember playing with my Barbie “Dream House” for hours. I would carefully place Barbie, Ken, and Skipper around the table to eat with their tiny plastic forks, then sit them on their red velvet couch to watch their make-believe television. Yep. Those were the days. So imagine how my inner child did backflips when I learned about the dollhouse exhibit inside our Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. I just had to see it for myself. I just had to.
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Colonial Williamsburg Transforms Into a Winter Wonderland
Many of us who live in Hampton Roads woke up to a winter wonderland this morning—complete with icicles and a thick coating of ice on the trees and power lines. In authentic 18th-century fashion, the Historic Area also had to forgo electricity for a couple hours when a transformer blew. But by lunchtime, it was business as usual for just about everyone. So we bundled up, grabbed our cameras, and captured some pretty amazing images to share with you.
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