Jeremy and I spent a wonderful long weekend in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia in November 2012. As soon as we arrived, Jeremy volunteered to play a cow in a retelling of Jesus' birth from the point of view of the animals in the stable. The storyteller said Jeremy was the coolest cow ever...I have to agree.
The centerpiece of Colonial Williamsburg is Governor's Palace, home of the colonial governor sent by the King of England.
The Palace was opulently appointed, including this hallway featuring what appeared to be the governor's entire collection of swords and guns.
Sadly, several of the homes in Williamsburg also featured some of the most atrocious wallpaper I've ever seen! Those revolutionaries loved crazy, busy, gaudy wallpaper!
Horse-drawn carriages were constantly crisscrossing the streets of Williamsburg. I wasted plenty of time trying to capture the perfect carriage shot.
The highlight of our visit was touring the shops of the various tradespeople of Williamsburg. All the artisans work with authentic tools and methods of the colonial period. This craftswoman was creating a handmade wig, while chastising all of us for our shameful wig-free heads.
Our weekend concluded with the Grand Illumination, an annual celebration of the holiday season when torches are lit throughout Williamsburg and fireworks are set off at the Capitol Building.
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