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Some of the colonists moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg in 1699. The Revolutionary War scare forced Governor Dunsmore to flee for safety elsewhere. Williamsburg remained the capital until 1780 when the capital was moved to Richmond. This is now a 300 acre living history museum thanks to the restoration by John D Rockefeller Jr starting in 1926.
Christmas is a very special time to visit Williamsburg. Celebrations for the holiday start the beginning of December and continue into the second week of January. Christmas Day is an especially active day in town. Programs are scheduled with singing of carols, parades, special foods served in the Taverns, and as always the tours of colonial buildings. At night the town is aglow with lights in all windows and the sound of Christmas music from everywhere. Rreservations for programs, Christmas Dinner at a Tavern, carriage rides and church service Christmas morning should be made no later than November.
For reservations call 1-800-history. The Internet location is www.history.org Ticket prices are $39 for one day and $49 for a year.
Williamsburg village contains colonial restored homes that are furnished in English and American antiques from the 17th and 18th century.. Christmas Eve a horse and wagon brings a live Christmas tree to one of the hotels for guests and children to decorate. It is a voluntary event and hot chocolate and cookies are served while guests sing carols .
There were flowers everywhere even at Christmas. It was hard to believe they would still be alive when I only live 250 miles directly north and our flowers had been gone for months.
- Pros:You go back in Time
- Cons:Expensive
- In a nutshell:Take at least two days and do it all.
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The Capital Building
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People in the town of Williamsburg live in homes very much like those in colonial times as far as architecture. They... more travel advice
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This shoemaker not only told us about how they used to make shoes but knew everything about Williamsburg. We spent a lot... more travel advice
The Train Station
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Even this station has the look of colonial. It is small and clean with many people getting on the train to the big... more travel advice
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I'm glad you enjoyed Christiana Campbell's Tavern. Please note it is Christiana, not Christina. Sorry, I haven't read the rest of your Williamsburg page yet.
I love these living museums such as Williamsburg. Thank you for the great page.
Judy, what a lovely job you have done on remarkable Williamsburg. Your photos and notations help to entice others to visit. I, too, love Williamsburg, but being there during the holidays would be marvelous.
I'm going to make my new Christmas wreath and decorate it with frest fruit too! What a great idea:):) Wish I were in Williamsburg for Xmas:):)
I love Williamsburg's Colonial Village! I was there for the 4th of July and around Christmas!
What a great idea to spend Christmas in colonial Williamsburg! A parade on Christmas night, better weather for that in VA than in PA! Thanks, Kat
Great page! I liked there a lot: a lot of amazing architecture and history there!!! Funny and nice colonial costumes and parade. Expensive destination? Hmm... I think worth the cost now! I must try that seafood there next time!
I was just at Williamsburg...It was cold but nice... don't recall seeing any flowers but it did snow a little :)
Nice presentation ... lots of charming pics and tips. My husband and I made the trip few yrs. ago...loved it.
Your page brought back some great memories. Being born just "down the road" in Hampton, it was easy to go to Wmsbrg. every weekend and at that time the bus around town was free as was the movie in the Visitor's Center. I love it there!
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