Goodwin’s Romantic writings before Colonial Williamsburg
While unfolding the story of the past history of Bruton Parish Church, Goodwin seemingly envisioned the future Colonial Williamsburg.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: CW restoration
Preservation Virginia originated in 1889 Williamsburg
Inviting ladies to her Williamsburg home, the St. George Tucker House, Cynthia co-founded the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Historically playing in Brickyard Mud: Colonial Williamsburg
Checking the progress of the clamp from the firing of bricks last weekend, where I got some great photos as they discussed the brick making process.
Brickyard fires bricks for Jamestowne: Colonial Williamsburg
During Under the Redcoat at Colonial Williamsburg, the kids and I visited our first brick burn on two different nights, which was a neat evening program.
Maps, Lafayette, Colonial Williamsburg Restoration
This beautifull and massive map of Virginia was specifically designed for Lafayette when he was chasing down Cornwallis in Virginia in 1781.
How the Renaissance inspired a Colonial Revival Christmas
During our Renaissance studies, we more fully learned how 15th century Italian artisan Luca della Robbiainfluenced Christmas at Colonial Williamsburg.
Charleton’s Coffeehouse 1765 Stamp Act Riot: Colonial Williamsburg
After a long day at the capitol, burgesses met at Charleton’s Coffeehouse to further discuss issues of the day, over a cup of coffee…or even wine.
