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Welcome to an almost daily peek at our beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia which includes the "Historic Triangle" consisting of Colonial Williamsburg -the world’s largest living history museum- Yorktown and Jamestown.
December 31, 2013
First Night Williamsburg, Virginia
Everyone is dressed in their finest and heading to First Night Williamsburg to ring in the New Year with food, music, and merriment.
December 30, 2013
Winter Green, Williamsburg, Virginia
This backyard is full of evergreen foliage despite the winter weather and is very inviting to passersby.
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Williamsburg Area Photos
December 29, 2013
December 28, 2013
Climbing The Ladder, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
This beautiful house in Colonial Williamsburg features typical design features: paned windows, shutters and a fire ladder. With wooden shingles and fireplaces, the ladders were a must, providing quick access to the roof from a secondary ladder on the ground.
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Colonial Williamsburg Photos
December 27, 2013
Acorn Gathering, Williamsburg, Virginia
It is time to gather goodies for New Year's Eve celebrations and this little guy is wasting no time.
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Animal Photos
December 26, 2013
December 25, 2013
December 24, 2013
December 23, 2013
Christmas Fruit Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Apples, oranges and greens are recurring themes in colonial holiday decor, whether oriented to door or lintel.
December 22, 2013
December 21, 2013
December 20, 2013
Governor's Palace Christmas, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
The Governor has decked out the Palace in formal colonial Christmas decor in anticipation of the season.
December 19, 2013
Christmas Conversation, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Three young colonial ladies happily discuss their Christmas plans and wishes on the porch of the coffee shop in Colonial Williamsburg.
December 18, 2013
Morning Break, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
This rosy-cheeked colonial lady enjoys the crisp, cool morning air before returning to her appointed tasks.
December 17, 2013
Chownings Tavern Christmas Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Chownings Tavern, one of the authentic colonial taverns in Colonial Williamsburg, decorates in food and beverage themes. Its window wreath includes a variety of food products along with silver mugs. They also serve very tasty food and provide great colonial style entertainment.
December 16, 2013
Monday Morning Contemplation, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
As Christmas bears down, thoughts of the perfect gift cause serious contemplation even for colonials.
December 15, 2013
Lucky Christmas Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
These decorations are either a hope of luck for the season or a preview of the gifts awaiting the family horse. Notice all the horseshoes properly face up to keep the luck from running out.
December 14, 2013
Christmas Carriage Ride, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Carriage rides are always in fashion no matter the season. They are particularly appreciated on a cool, wet day.
December 13, 2013
Bird Nest Christmas Decor, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Christmas decorations make use of what is familiar and available to the resident, rather than fabricated tinsel and lights. In this case, a variety of dried flowers and a bird nest, complete with eggs beautifully does the trick.
December 12, 2013
December 11, 2013
Cold-Weather Gardening, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Cold weather has no effect on the Colonial Williamsburg gardeners, who have a large harvest awaiting.
December 10, 2013
A Fashionable Stroll, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg provides a wonderful place to see and be seen, particularly when wearing one's finery.
December 9, 2013
Christmas Decorations With Antlers, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Christmas decorations in Colonial Williamsburg sometime include unique items personal to the creator. Hopefully, these are not reindeer antlers.
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Christmas In Williamsburg
December 8, 2013
Crime And Punishment In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
The stocks and pillory outside the Courthouse in Colonial Williamsburg were uncommonly empty this weekend. Perhaps, the judge was merciful in light of the pending Grand Illumination festivities.
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Colonial Williamsburg Photos
December 7, 2013
Christmas Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Workers adorn Colonial Williamsburg with Christmas decorations early in the morning before the daily activities begin. The decorations must be in place for the Grand Illumination on Sunday.
December 6, 2013
The Magazine, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
The Magazine in Colonial Williamsburg will be one of the centers of attention for the Grand Illumination on Sunday. The historic district will be dressed for Christmas, packed with people watching a variety of entertainers and fireworks.
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Colonial Williamsburg Photos
December 5, 2013
Crepe Myrtles, Williamsburg, Virginia
The crepe myrtle is one of our favorite trees. These specimens are in various stages of undress for autumn and winter. The larger trees expose their smooth trunk and branches while their smaller brother, protected in their shade, clings to its blossoms and leaves as long as it can.
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Williamsburg Area Photos
December 4, 2013
Huzzah And Friendship, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
After a few rousing "huzzahs" to accompany the end of day military maneuvers, these dapper gentlemen head down Duke of Gloucester Street to one of the fine taverns to hoist a tankard of their preferred beverage and discuss the hot topics of the day.
December 3, 2013
Shiny Steeple, Williamsburg Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Virginia
The steeple of the Williamsburg Baptist Church glistens in the morning sun. Normally, it is obscured from view on Richmond Road by the thick leaves of the massive trees surrounding it. Thanks to the Autumn shedding, not so much.
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Williamsburg Area Photos
December 2, 2013
Jones Millpond On the Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia
The afternoon sun played with the ripples of Jones Millpond and illuminated the remnants of the fall foliage on the Colonial Parkway. Sights like this make for a very nice afternoon drive.
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Colonial Parkway
December 1, 2013
Wren Building, College Of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
The courtyard of the Wren Building at the the College of William and Mary is awash with color and light as the sun slowly dips below the horizon.
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William and Mary College Photos
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