Well Deserved Rest In Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

These gentlemen took a well deserved rest on a warm day on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg.

Happy Memorial Day From Williamsburg, Virginia

Happy Memorial Day and a special thank  you to all those who have served in the armed service and their families.  Your sacrifices allow us to be. This patriotic display is from Stars and Stripes Forever at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia where everything is red, white and blue - including the flowers.

Greenhow Tomb, Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

This unusual tomb belongs to John Greenhow, a local merchant, and is located in the Bruton Parish Church yard.  We thought not only the shape unusual but the extensive inscription. Click here for photos related to Greenhow and here for Bruton Parish photos.

Kids And Crates In Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

These boys made good use of the barrels and shipping crates outside of one of the colonial shops on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg.

Everywhere A Sign, Yorktown, Virginia

Despite the sign, this little guy and his friends at the beach at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing paid no attention, making themselves cozy wherever they pleased and repeatedly picking anything out of the surf they could.  Across the York River at Gloucester Point, the masts of a number of sailboats delineate the marina.

The Black Rider In Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

The gentleman dressed in black is a familiar face in Colonial Williamsburg. In this photo, he leisurely rides down Duke of Gloucester Street with Chownings Tavern behind. One commenter on an earlier photo in which he appeared identified him as Scott Green, who has the dubious honor of portraying both Benedict Arnold - a traitor - and Lord Dunmore, the much disliked last Royal Governor in Colonial Williamsburg's historical presentations.

Unusual Grass Skirt At The Jazzy Giraffe, Williamsburg, Virginia

This "grass skirt" and beautiful flower boxes catches the eye of passersby outside "The Jazzy Giraffe" boutique in Williamsburg.

Extraordinary Detail Of The Capitol Cupola, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Capitol in Colonial Williamsburg contains exquisite detail. The first photo shows the cupola, complete with crowned weather vane, goldleafed clock, windows, and handpainted insignia. The second photo is a close up of the insignia bearing the motto of Queen Elizabeth I, "Semper Eadem" or "Always The Same."

Fountain At Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

This fountain sits in the center of Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia adjacent to the shopping area and beach.

Flower Gardening In Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg maintains a variety of gardens. These photos are a sampling of the flower gardens available to the public.

American Cruise Line At Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

American Cruise Line's "Independence" made a call to Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing.  Though it's a small ship, it overshadows the Schooner Alliance moored just to its stern.

Talking To Thomas Jefferson At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

This lady spent some time talking to Thomas Jefferson at Merchants Square while enjoying the sun.

Colonial Cronies At The Kings Arms, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

These costumed cronies enjoy a laugh in front of the Kings Arm Tavern on Duke of Gloucester Stree in Colonial Williamsburg.

Music On Duke Of Gloucester Street, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

On Saturday morning, Merchants Square Farmers Market often features free music for the shoppers while, on any given day, Colonial Williamsburg showcases the musical talents of its costumed characters. On this particular Saturday, we had both a colonial whistle player who captivated his lady friend on a bench on Duke of Gloucester Street while the Bagels and Fraylox Klezmer Band thrilled market customers with is upbeat Jewish folk music.

Patient Pup At Baskin Robbins, Williamsburg, Virginia

This pup rested in the shade and guarded the baby stroller as his humans went into Baskin-Robbins in Merchants Square at Colonial Williamsburg for an ice cream treat.  With two little ones among his humans, there was plenty of spillage for him to get his share of the tasty treat.

The Rooster And The Boy, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

This boy watched in wide-eyed amazement as this large rooster rested on the hitching post usually reserved for the carriage horses in Colonial Williamsburg.  The lady in costume in the second photo can be seen from time to time walking him around the historic district.

This was originally posted on May 12, 2011, but because of a problem with Blogger, it was mysteriously deleted. We are re-posting it today.

Young Man At The Wythe House, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

This young colonist gives instructions to someone behind the woodpile in the side courtyard of the Wythe House in Colonial Williamsburg.

Sewing On The Porch, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

These ladies took their sewing tasks to the porch of the Geddy House which is next door to the Mary Dickinson Store on Duke of Gloucester Street, allowing them to enjoy the sun and the gentle breeze on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg.

The Alliance Returns To Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

The Alliance has returned to Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia for the season.  It offers sailing adventures throughout the summer and early fall before heading south for warmer ports.  In the rear, is the Coleman Bridge which connects Yorktown to Gloucester Point over the York River.

Click here and here to see the Alliance in full sail.

Builiding A Military Encampment At Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

The gentleman in the first photo selects pikes to insert into the protective fencing in the second to establish the perimeter of a military encampment being constructed at this site the near the Capitol in Colonial Williamsburg. Click here to see what the fence will look like when completed.  The cannon sits nearby waiting to become part of the encampment.

George Washington Is Missing In Yorktown, Virginia

Normally, there is a statue of George Washington facing the Comte de Grasse at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, Virginia, but George is missing.  He did leave his footprints on the base.  Hopefully, they are just doing some maintenance rather than him being a victim of foul play.  Click here to see George when he is on scene.

The Gatekeeper, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

This costumed employee of Colonial Willaimsburg maintains his watch at the entry to the George Wythe House.  (Click here for Wythe House Photos)  While it is free to wander through the historic district, you  must purchase a pass to enter the historic exhibits. So the "gatekeeper" checks each person for a pass.

Colonial Williamsburg maintains the historic district in its 1770's appearance, when it was the capitol of Virginia, and presents many historical exhibits, homes, museums, trades, and dining experiences as they were when George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry took part in the colonial government and planned for the revolution.

Graduates At The College of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

Some grads from the College of William and Mary posed for photos in front of the Lord Botetourt statue in front of the Sir Christopher Wren Building after graduation ceremonies on Saturday.

Congratulations to all the graduates.

Colonial Williamsburg In Full Bloom, Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg is in full bloom for Mother's Day so we thought we would share with our blogger mothers.

Happy Mother's Day.

The Ox Man In Colonial Williamburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

The ox man and his charge went walking on Easter Sunday on the Palace Greens in Colonial Williamsburg. To get perspective on the size of the ox, the ox man is over six feet tall. To learn more about the oxen click here.

Jelly Belly At Merchants Square, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Normally, when you see costumed characters at Colonial Williamsburg, they are portraying tradesmen, tavern keepers, society ladies, or servants in the 1770's.  This "character" is clearly not in that category but he got a great deal of attention wandering around Merchants Square before ducking into the back of Wythe Gourmet Candy.

The Man In Red, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

This colonial man was hard to miss in the crowd with his bright red jacket.  Colonial Williamsburg features many costumed employees fulfilling the traditional jobs and trades of the 1770's.  They are meticulous in their presentation of colonial life.

Carriages Galore In Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

With the warming weather, tourists are filling the streets of Colonial Williamsburg and the carriages are out in full force.  Two of them  - one open air and one enclosed - are captured above.

Kitty At The Carrot Tree, Yorktown, Virginia

This kitty made herself at home in the picnic area behind the Carrot Tree restaurant in Yorktown.  This area will be full of color when the crepe myrtle trees bloom

Flowers Of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

This is three different perspectives on the same garden area in Colonial Williamsburg featuring a vine covered fence in full bloom, a trellis and flowers and gazebo beyond the fence.

Bruton Parish Church Yard, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Bruton Parish Church was a dominant fixture in Williamsburg in colonial times.  These photos show the gate to the churchyard leading to the Palace Green and the view into and through one of the massive windows exposing its counterpart on the opposite side of the church.  Click here to see more photos and information about Bruton Parish church.