We received more than 200 entries in this year’s Sheep Week naming contest. Everyone had ideas for the first lambs of the season—adorable and spunky twin girls. In the end, our guest judges came to an almost unanimous decision……
Sheep on the Meme Streets of CW
If you follow this blog or any of our social channels, you know we post adorable, heartwarming photographs of our Leicester Longwool sheep. Yet sometimes the outtakes are hilarious, and the sheep make facial expressions that beg to be turned into internet memes.
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Introducing Edmund, a Very Special and Very Loved Little Lamb!
Some of you may have heard that last Tuesday, during a regularly scheduled Rare Breeds talk behind Wetherburn’s Tavern, guests got a bit of a surprise! They were able to witness a live birth of not one, but two lambs. And one of the twins is turning out to be a very special, little guy….
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….
Our Adorable Twin Lambs Need Names and We Think You Can Help!
It’s become a tradition that we know (or at least hope) many of you look forward to each year. In April, the social media team rolls out what we have dubbed “Sheep Week.” And for five glorious days, you’ll get a dose of cuteness that’s bound to bring a smile to your face. (Because seriously, who doesn’t get just a little bit happier at the sight of our lambs?). And we always start… with a naming contest….
An Inside Look at Our Fife and Drum Corps Over the Years
It was 1958 and the leader of the newly-created Colonial Williamsburg militia needed fifers to accompany his drummers at militia musters. One night he appeared at the front door of a residence on Duke of Gloucester Street with a handful of fifes. This is just one of the tales you might hear on the Behind the Field Musick tour with John Harbour, one of its original members….
Spring Has Arrived in Our Historic Gardens!
From lambs and chicks to the vibrant splashes of color exploding in our more than 30 historic gardens—spring has arrived here in the colonial capital! While we’re unsure if and how this week’s frost will affect our blooms (we’ll keep you posted!), we can offer you a glimpse at how these gardens usually look and why they are considered must-sees for many employees and loyal guests….
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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It Takes a Village… to Put Out a Fire
When the word “fire!” rang out in colonial America, devastation was always a possibility. Every able-bodied hand within hailing distance was needed to contain the flames. Beginning April 17, guests will be able to get a taste of what it meant to be part of a colonial community in an emergency by lining up as part of the bucket brigade, or perhaps even taking a turn at pumping water from the fire engine….
Our Founders and the Women Who Made Them
You may have heard the saying “Behind every great man, is a woman rolling her eyes.” There are dozens of other versions of this quote, and we all know that men (successful or not!) did not arrive to that point on their own—someone gave birth to them.
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