Bristow: A Forgotten Virginia town with 17th Century Origin
Because Robert Bristow was a loyalist, the Commonwealth of Virginia confiscated his portion of 7500 acres during the American Revolution.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Bacon’s Rebellion 1676
1955 Williamsburg Award becomes the Winston Churchill Bell
One such bell rung forth from the halls of Parliament in England during the dark days of Hitler’s terrifying advance through Europe.
Burning Jamestowne Reenactment of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676
As a guard stood nearby, we were led to each scene in the dark with the aid of burning, crackling cressets and Mr. Matthew’s lone candle in the tin lantern.
Governor Berkeley and Bacon’s Rebellion 1676: Jamestowne
The mists of time blew our way again as we re-entered the church, this time to 1676 as we met Governor Berkeley, who dealt with a local rebellion.
