The Blog of Colonial Williamsburg
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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When I think of a classic and sophisticated Williamsburg wedding, my mind immediately goes to simplistic elegance. I’m talking greenery, white florals, and those simple southern touches. Jenny and Sean’s Williamsburg Inn wedding included all of that, and so much more!…
All last evening, I sat in the bar at the Williamsburg Lodge, steeped in a dream of colonial times, while the rain beat upon the windows, and the wind roared. From time to time I dipped into my volume of stories of 18th-century Williamsburg, until my daughter interrupted with a recitation of the next day’s itinerary.
This year’s back-to school shopping trip would be in Williamsburg… …
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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A decade after Merchandise Buyer Susan Hoffman first alighted on the idea, reproduction 18th-century kites have arrived in Colonial Williamsburg’s shops. As long as the weather cooperates, the kites will fly over Market Square today. And Ben Franklin himself will be leading the way….
What was it like to be part of the team who helped develop Felicity? A 26-year veteran of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation opens up about her experience and meeting the founder of the Pleasant Company.
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Last week, The Felicity Generation blog post exploded across the internet—Instagram, Facebook, even local online papers picked it up! It just goes to show that something as seemingly simple as a child’s toy can have a major impact on our lives. …
Add sparkle to your New Year’s Eve party with a floral centerpiece that has a touch of gold… and glam. Carol Gibbs, Colonial Williamsburg’s senior visual merchandiser, advises to start with classic ivory roses.
It’s Christmas Eve and we know some of you are busy in your kitchens baking those hams and whipping up those potatoes. Now, take all your hard efforts and multiply them by about a hundred. That’s what our Colonial Williamsburg chefs are up to tonight as they prepare to feed our guests at the Williamsburg Inn for the next few days. Thankfully, they weren’t too busy to take a break and have a little fun with us! We hope you enjoy.
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Williamsburg is a magical place to spend the holiday season. The town is awash in tradition, but not all of it is strictly 18th-century. Here are five ways that a colonial Christmas season was really different from our modern festivities.
How? Glad you asked….