colonial williamsburg: Things to do in Colonial Williamsburg
- 09/03/16 04:24 AM
If you plan to visit the Williamsburg, Virginia area, and like history, you should plan to spend some time in Colonial Williamsburg.
Colonial Williamsburg is home to the Governor's Mansion, the Capital, the Magazine and beautifully restored historic homes. The shopping area in Colonial Williamsburg is known as Merchants Square. Visitors to Merchants Square can browse through some of the many shops, visit an art museum, have coffee and or dessert at Aromas Coffee shop or sample nuts and candy at The Peanut Shop. The Peanut Shop offers peanuts in many flavors as well as chocolate covered peanuts, peanut brittle and one … (10 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Wordless Wednesday Meet you on DOG street
- 07/13/16 04:25 AM
I saw this sign recently on a bus in Colonial Williamsburg.
The local residents refer to Duke Of Gloucester Street as "DOG" street.
"DOG" street is in Colonial Williamsburg. It connects Merchant Square with the Capital Building. It is only open to foot traffic and the horse drawn carriage rides.
The front of the Governor's Mansion can also be seen from DOG street.
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colonial williamsburg: Which one of these things is not like the other?
- 07/11/15 03:15 AM
Last Saturday while I was attending an outdoor drama to commemorate the thirteen original colonies, I took a photo of several people in costume. I didn't notice until I sent it to my computer today that one of the people in the photo was a tourist and was not in the costume of the day.
OOPS! I guess someone was enjoying his weekend along with the ladies in the colonial costumes!
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colonial williamsburg: Things to do in Colonial Williamsburg
- 07/11/15 02:48 AM
There are many things to do in Colonial Williamsburg.
On Saturday July 4th an outdoor drama was presented in Colonial Williamsburg. In this drama there was a flag for each of the thirteen original colonies. A short presentation was given about each colony.
After the flag for that colony was presented a cannon was fired. In the picture above the cannon is being prepared to be fired.
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colonial williamsburg: Things to know if you are visiting Williamsburg this summer.
- 06/26/10 05:13 PM
Things to know if you are visiting Williamsburg this summer.
There are many things to know if you are visiting Williamsburg this summer. Last summer I posted a blog about the best time to visit Busch Gardens and water country. I noted that there were less people at the two Williamsburg theme parks because the it was cool and overcast.
This list of things you need to know if you are visiting Williamsburg may help you deal with the heat:
Freeze water bottles and carry them in a tote or backpack. If your schedule … (3 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Waterfront home in Landfall at Jamestown
- 05/05/10 06:57 PM
Waterfront home in Landfall at Jamestown:
This waterfront home in Landfall at Jamestown was built by Joel Shepard.
The beautiful custom built home sits on 4.8 acres with a dock, boathouse, outdoor fireplace and a detached garage with guest house. Priced at $1,760,000 this is a great value.
The house is located on Powhatan Creek with direct access to the James River.
This waterfront home in Landfall at Jamestown is located close to Colonial Williamsburg, museums, Busch Gardens and Water Country.
Click here to view the MLS listing of this waterfront home in Landfall at Jamestown from our Williamsburg Area … (2 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Landfall at Jamestown
- 04/13/10 10:57 AM
Are you interested in living in the lovely subdivision Landfall at Jamestown.
Landfall at Jamestown is located on a small peninsula surrounded by Powhatan Creek one of the tributaries of the James River.
Swans like these pictured swimming in Powhatan Creek are among the many waterfowl that frequent the waters surrounding Landfall at Jamestown.
Jamestown Island and the original Jamestown Settlement are located less than a mile from Landfall at Jamestown.
Visit the Jamestown Settlement and tour the replicas of the three ships that brought the original settlers to … (1 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Great buy on a waterfront home in Williamsburg Va
- 03/16/10 06:00 AM
Great buy on a waterfront home in Williamsburg Va.
Are you looking for a great buy on a waterfront home in Williamsburg Va? Look no further this home could be your dream home!
This lovely home in Wellington is about a 15 minute drive from Colonial Williamsburg.
The house is tastefully decorated and beautifully maintained. There are three rooms with lake views including the kithen, family room and sunroom.
The family room is open to the kitchen with cherry cabinets.
The formal dining room has wainscoting and a lovely chandelier.
The house was built … (2 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Houses sold in Scotts Pond in Williamsburg, Va
- 02/21/10 09:33 AM
Houses sold in Scotts Pond in Williamsburg, Va
These four houses sold in Scotts Pond in Williamsburg, Va in the last four months:
These four houses sold in Scotts Pond in Williamsburg, Va during the last quarter of 2009 and the first quarter of 2010. Scotts Pond is subdivision located just a few blocks from the Prime Outlets shopping mall and is a few miles from Colonial Williamsburg.
Colonial Williamsburg is in the center of what is known as the historic triangle area. To the south of Colonial Williamsburg is Jamestown Island where the original English Settlement … (0 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Open house this Sunday in Stonehouse
- 02/16/10 08:38 AM
Open house this Sunday in Stonehouse
Please stop by my open house this Sunday in Stonehouse at 3062 Cider House Road.
Stonehouse is located about 12 miles west of Colonial Williamsburg in James City County.
Stonehouse is a lovely community with golf course, tennis, swimming, a beautiful owners clubhouse with a workout room, a community garden, walking trails, and a playground.
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home has approximately 2009 heated square feet and is on a half acre lot that backs up to the golf course. The back yard is … (0 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Snow in Williamsburg
- 02/09/10 03:49 PM
Snow in Williamsburg
We had snow in Williamsburg during the last weekend of January and the first week of February, yes I said snow in Williamsburg in Virginia!
It was so beautiful when we woke up and saw that snow had covered everything! The latest storm (February 6, 2010) left a layer of ice on the tree branches and snow piled up on the branches of evergreen and pine trees. It was absolutely spectacular!
The trees that were covered in ice sparkled like diamonds in the sun! But alas the … (2 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Ranch style house in Williamsburg
- 01/12/10 06:10 AM
What a great deal on this ranch style house in Williamsburg.
This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a half bath and has over 2500 square feet of living space.
It is well built was constructed in 1975. There is a huge almost 3 car garage underneath the home. Other features include a screened porch and large gently sloping lot. The basement is partially finished.
This ranch style house in Williamsburg is conveniently located near shopping, parks and Colonial Williamsburg.
Horse and buggy in Colonial Williamsburg
This ranch style house in Williamsburg is priced at $319,900 which is … (0 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Current home values in Stonehouse golf community
- 01/05/10 02:12 AM
You can access current home values in Stonehouse golf community from this blog.
Stonehouse subdivision is a beautiful golf course community located in upper James City County and is a short drive from Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country, Jamestown Island and Yorktown.
If you own a home in Stonehouse golf community in James City County Virginia you probably like to keep up with your home's value in today's market.
You have undoubtedly heard some type of media reports about the housing market and the effect that foreclosures have had on the current housing market causing property values to plummet in some areas.
You … (2 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Pineapple Christmas ornament
- 12/24/09 01:47 AM
"Do you know where I can find a Pineapple Christmas ornament?" This is a question my housekeeper asked me this morning when she got here.
The pineapple is the symbol of hospitality and pineapples are seen throughout Colonial Williamsburg.
This morning, yes it is Christmas Eve, my housekeeper came. it is her regular Thursday to clean and she is working on Christmas Eve, talk about dedication! She was very distraught when she came in and asked me if I knew … (3 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: The house that was the best buy in Williamsburg closed today
- 12/18/09 10:35 AM
The house that was the best buy in Williamsburg closed today. Click here to read a blog about this house. It was listed in October and went under contract in November and closed today. The house was in great condition, had 1400 square feet of living space all on one floor and it closed today for $215,000. It was originally listed at $235,000 but we reduced the price to $225,000.
The buyers got a great buy on this house in Powhatan Crossing which is located close to shopping, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Busch Gardens and Water Country. If you … (4 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Williamsburg home of the week
- 12/14/09 01:00 PM
The Williamsburg home of the week for the week of December 14th is located in Stonehouse Glen at 9433 Ottoway Court. Stonehouse Glen is conveniently located close to Colonial Williamsburg and it is only 30 miles from Richmond.
It has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and over 4900 square feet of heated living space. The house boasts a three car garage and a first floor master suite has a sitting area. The house is on a cul-de-sac lot, (almost an acre) in a private setting overlooking a wooded common area. It is only two years old so it is better than new.
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colonial williamsburg: Open house in Stonehouse Sunday December 6th
- 12/05/09 03:42 AM
Open house in Stonehouse Sunday December 6th!
There will be an open house in Stonehouse, Sunday December 6th from 1 to 4 PM. Stop by and have a warm beverage and snack. Directions to the open house in Stonehouse: Take I 64 to exit 227 toward West Point. Turn right into Stonehouse and then left on Mill Pond. Take Mill Pond to Cider House Road to 3062 which is on the right!
There will be Open house signs and directional signs.
So if you are going to see the Grand Illumination or any of the festivities in … (1 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: The Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg
- 12/03/09 04:47 PM
The Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg is this Sunday, December 6, 2009 and promises to be a wonderful celebration.
The evening will be filled with wondrous holiday traditions including the Fife and Drum Corp, lighting candles and fireworks. There are many other special holiday events in Colonial Williamsburg. For a calendar of upcoming events, click here.
Visit the college of William and Mary, tour historic homes, visit a museum, catch a movie at New Town Cinema or High Street Cinema or to concerts, Colonial Williamsburg is a wonderful place to … (5 comments)
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colonial williamsburg: Homes for sale in Williamsburg Virginia, this is one of the best buys
- 11/22/09 03:21 PM
Among the homes for sale in Williamsburg Virginia, this is one of the best buys. This four bedroom home shows like a model, is beautifully decorated and has a great floor plan. It has upgraded cabinets, hardwood floors, stone counters and it backs up to a lake. There is a bonus room above the garage
It is located in the subdivision of Wellington which is a short drive to Colonial Williamsburg.
Click here to view the MLS listing.
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colonial williamsburg: Sir, I would like to thank you for what you did for our country.
- 11/09/09 02:17 AM
Sir, I would like to thank you for what you did for our country. I spoke this tribute to an army veteran years ago when I was on vacation with my family. A group of Army veterans were having a reunion and were staying in the same hotel.
My father and father-in-law, who are now deceased, were both World War II veterans, and both earned a purple heart. It is hard to describe the pride and gratefulness that I feel when I stop to think about the tremendous gift of freedom that all of our Veterans fought to defend. I get teary eyed … (1 comments)
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If you plan to visit the Williamsburg, Virginia area, and like history, you should plan to spend some time in Colonial Williamsburg.
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