First Communion, Historic Jamestowne, Williamsburg, Virginia

This relief and monument at Historic Jamestowne  commemorates the first communion at the first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States. A sail was tied in the trees along the river for the event, led by the Reverend Robert Hunt ,which is the event depicted. There are a number of historic sites to see on the island including a church and archaearium along with the active archaeological dig of the fort.

Portable Lighting Colonial Style, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This costumed employee of Colonial Williamsburg carries a cresset down the street, complete with wood for burning The cresset - a woven metal basket on a pole - provides a raised light source much like a street light; only this one is more portable. 

Cormorant Hangout, Williamsburg, Virginia

These cormorants sat on giant pylon to warm themselves in the sun waiting for the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry to load the last car so they can wave goodbye.

Folk Art At The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum features a number of colorful folk art, copies of which are for sale in the museum store. This beautiful painting is part of a calendar.

Kilts and Pipes In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

We caught this bagpipe and drum unit with the drums down as they waited their turn to perform at an event at Colonial Williamsburg.

Goodwill On DOG Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This guy cheerfully puffed his pipe as he carried a four-sided sign on Duke of Gloucester Street during the Christmas festivities in Colonial Williamsburg. Unlike most protesters, this fellow's sign displays a pineapple - a sign of hospitality in colonial days - and simple phrases like "Good Will To All Men" and "Hallelujah."

Suave Soldier In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This young soldier is decked out in full military regalia confidently poses near a hitching post, perhaps hoping to catch the eye of young ladies passing buy.

William And Mary Tribe Fever, Williamsburg, Virginia

At the College of William and Mary bookstore sells all things "Tribe" related. This includes clothing, decals and specialty furniture.

Meandering Minstrels, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

These young musicians wondered the streets of Colonial Williamsburg in their bright costumes. Fife and drum groups perform regularly in Colonial Williamsburg.

The Brick House Tavern Guest House, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Brick House Tavern is one of the guest houses available to rent by the public in Colonial Williamsburg. It is conveniently located on Duke of Gloucester Street; the main street in the historic district. It was rebuilt on its original 1720 foundation. The Brick House Tavern provided rooms as late as the end of the War of 1812 when an American cavalry troop quartered there.  Click here to learn more about the guest houses. 

You Caught Me! Williamsburg, Virginia

We caught this beauty scavenging around town. It looks like she might be a mommy.

A James River View Of The Surry Nuclear Power Plant, Surry, Virginia

This picture, taken from the Colonial Parkway on the Williamsburg side of the James River, shows the Surry nuclear power plant. Ironically, this modern facility is quite near Jamestown Island where the first permanent English settlement was established in what is now the United States.

Peruke Maker, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The peruke maker and barber happily waits outside his shop for the next customer. Keeping the locals stylish and their wigs in good repair made him a very important part of colonial life.  Click here to learn more about the peruke maker/barber.