Colonial Willamsburg
The field trip to Jamestown and Williamsburg, Virginia on Tuesday with my son's class was filled with lessons in early American history. The original capital, Jamestown, founded in 1607, was troubled from the beginning by conflicts with Indians, lack of food, and disagreements among the leaders.
In 1699, the capital was relocated five miles inland between the James and the York Rivers, and the new city was called Williamsburg in honor of King William III. The city flourished as a political, cultural, and educational center.
After the American Revolution, Williamsburg lost its importance. In 1926, the restoration of the historic area started and more than 500 18th-century buildings have been restored and rebuilt, becoming part of Colonial Williamsburg.
When you visit Colonial Williamsburg, you feel as you stepped back in time. The restored houses and grounds are open to public, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about colonial times. Blacksmiths, saddlemakers, wigmakers, and silversmiths working in restored buildings, dressed in colonial clothing, bring the 18th century back to life.
We walked around the city, stopping by the Governor's Palace, Courthouse, dressmaker shop, apothecary, gardens, and a few gift shops. There is so much to see and learn - you need more than one day to experience the life in a colonial city. If you are in the area, make sure you visit Colonial Williamsburg.
Main street is lined up with typical 18-th century homes.
Entrance to the Governor's Palace.
Governor's Palace is surrounded by lush gardens.
Gardens include all shades of green.
Blooming for you!