Williamsburg, Virginia is one of the nation's most historic sites. But then I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. They say some four million tour the streetscapes of Colonial Williamsburg every year. It's where the buildings and actors take observers back to the founding of America.
In 1926, the Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, rector of Bruton Parish Church, shared his dream of preserving the city's historic buildings with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., and the restoration began.
Both feared that scores of structures that had figured in the life of the colony and the founding of the nation would soon disappear forever if someone didn't stop in to stop it.. So the two men began a modest project to preserve a few of the more important buildings. Eventually, the work progressed and expanded to include a major portion of the colonial town....
Mr. Rockefeller gave the project his personal leadership until his death in 1960, He funded the preservation of more than 80 of the original structures, the reconstruction of many buildings, and also the construction of extensive facilities to accommodate the visiting public.
I've always been especially fond of the architecture and the designs of the furniture, china, and feel that, in general, is associated with that particular part of U.S. history. Patty and I have quite a number of the replications of that period in our home.
Especially worthy of buying and adding to your Christmas decorations are those sold in through the Colonial Williamsburg catalog. I especially recommend the Christmas wreathes. They're not expensive, and they are absolutely lovely.
And for those who like electric candles for their windows, we've been using ones we bought here for most of our married life. They are well made, and look perfect in our windows year and year.
Browse their Christmas items. Colonial Williamsburg Catalog.
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