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Revolutionary War: Victory At Yorktown

Past A Turning Point For years General Washington had a strategy of survival. His mantra was that even if you couldn’t win against the British in open battle, he could choose not to lose. What I mean by this is as long as the British armies could not openly defeat... Finish Reading

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The Cost Of Colonial Success In Williamsburg

The Cost Of A Successful Colony Like Williamsburg Everything is dainty bright and nice. Beautiful outfits, gorgeous wooden homes. Everything is in place to show A microcosm of a perfect day in Colonial American life. Granted it’s accurate with the exception of the fact that history is not always so... Finish Reading

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The Declaration Of Independence

It was a document that would change history. In an era of Monarchs and landed gentry the idea of freedom for all was probably like going to the moon. People do not surrender power easily and a troubled King 3000 miles away would no doubt view the document as rebellious... Finish Reading

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Our View To The Revolutionary War Through Colonial Williamsburg

The fear of losing your guns is not a new concept started in recent political battles of the 21st century. An entire world, an entire nation, was forged when in April 1775 the British went to seize a local militia arsenal. Without guns, the Patriots would have no future chance... Finish Reading

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Valentine’s Day In Colonial Williamsburg

Of all the topics looking at daily life in Williamsburg, courtship and dating don’t jump out as particularly engaging topics. Yes, all cultures have courtship or dating rituals. This being the month of Valentines Day I felt it appropriate to at least try and promulgate the way this aspect of... Finish Reading

Colonial Williamsburg And The Long Cold Winter

Think of Summer time in Colonial Williamsburg and you get visions of kids going to the exhibits, incredible weather, theme parks, and days of endless fun that go deep into the warm evenings. That is the vision many have of summer in this Colonial town. Now Think of Winter time... Finish Reading

Williamsburg Christmas Traditions

Chestnuts roasting against a hearth in the Colonial Williamsburg atmosphere. Trees, with the smell of fresh pine, adorned with handcrafted ornaments to guests visiting the lively town that once housed founders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson as they fought to hammer out a new nation. Christmas carolers singing together... Finish Reading

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The First Thanksgiving In Williamsburg, Virginia

Are you ready to take your Williamsburg historical Thanksgiving quiz? Which one of these two statements is historically true? The pilgrims in Massachusetts and the Wampanoag Indians came together for the first Thanksgiving. The Virginia settlers got together at the Berkeley plantation, in Williamsburg in early December, to commemorate their... Finish Reading

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