Happy Easter From Williamsburg, Virginia

Happy Easter.

Williamsburg Farmers' Market, Williamsburg, Virginia

The farmers' market at Merchants Square is always a treat when the weather warms as a variety of smells and colors greet you at every turn.

Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center is the starting point for tourist wanting the full colonial experience. You can purchase admission tickets to the various exhibits and watch a short film about the beginning of the revolution shot in the colonial district. You can then ride the shuttle bus to the colonial district or take the short walk passed Great Hope Plantation to get there.

Cannon, Yorktown, Virginia

Cannons dot the landscape among the redoubt on the Yorktown Battlefield.

Spring Carriage Ride, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The weather this time of year makes for interesting vacationing. We had 2-3 inches of snow Sunday and will be in the mid-60's by Easter weekend. In any event, a carriage ride, chilly or warm, is always enjoyable.

Spring Snow, Williamsburg, Virginia

Someone forgot to tell Mother Nature it is Spring.  We had a couple inches of snow yesterday.

Capitol Cupola, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

We thought we would share this shot of the Capitol before the trees fill in and obscure the cupola.

Village Shops At Kingsmill, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Village Shops at Kingsmill is a trendy little shopping area with quaint stores and restaurants in a small village like layout.

York River View, Yorktown, Virginia

The gazebo and dock at Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing  silently watch traffic on the York River.

A Word In Passing, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

A pair of colonials share a word on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg. Even then accessories mattered as the lady's shoe laces and gloves are color coordinated.

The View From Above, Yorktown, Virginia

This is part of the view from atop the Coleman Bridge which spans the York River from Yorktown to Gloucester. The large building at the foot of the bridge is the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, which is part of the College of William & Mary. The bridge is one of the few that rotate two spans to allow ships to pass through rather than being a draw bridge.  Naval and Coast Guard ships, as well as barges, pass through regularly.

Building The American Revolution Museum At Yorktown, Virginia

Renovations at the Yorktown Victory Center are in high gear as heavy equipment works around colonial era exhibits in preparation for significant construction which will transform the property into the "American  Revolution Museum at Yorktown" and is slated to be completed by 2016.  Click here to see details of the project

Parkway Morning, Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia

The sun streams through the trees on a morning ride down the Colonial Parkway, the federal park connecting    Yorktown,  Williamsburg and Jamestown though wood, marsh and along both the York and James Rivers. In another month, the trees will be full and this area will provide a cool, shady ride in the summer sun.

Happy St. Patrick's Day From Williamsburg, Virginia

St. Patrick's Day and opening day of Busch Gardens Williamsburg means Grogan's Pub in the Ireland area will be a popular place.

Buckets Of Bouquets, Williamsburg, Virginia

Spring flowers are beginning to appear by the bucketful.

History Walk, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The temperature is rising and the mingling of colonials and tourists on Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg increases with it. 

Designer Fence, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Some of the fences in Colonial Williamsburg are artistic endeavors. This pasture behind Christiana Campbell's tavern keeps the oxen in and looks good.

Spring Tease, Yorktown, Virginia

Now that we've sprung forward for day light savings, it is time for Spring to spring out. These blossoms are Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing are a teaser of things to come.

When Pigs Fly, Williamsburg, Virginia

Pigs may not fly but they certainly blow in the breeze in Williamsburg, at least on weather vanes.

Portal To The Past, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This entry way to the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center features flags, a babbling water feature flanked by flowers, and a bronze table-top miniature of the colonial district.  

Opening Shop, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The gunsmith tinkers with the fence outside his shop as he prepares to open and welcome visitors.

Horsing Around Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

These beautiful horses munch on hay in one of Colonial Williamsburg's pastures as the weather warms and the green grass treats begin to grow.

The Ships At Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg, Virginia

The replica ships at Jamestown Settlement attract a multitude of visitors each year, from locals and tourists to school field trips.  In addition to the ships, Jamestown features a replica of the Jamestown fort, an Native American village, and an incredible gallery.

Everywhere A Sign, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Unlike today where neon, L.E.D., and a wide variety of electronic signs sparkle, blink and blind to get our attention, signs in colonial days were more direct. The bold colors and picture on this sign are visible down the street and, for those delegates in town, from the windows of the Capitol, reminding them that Mr. Charlton's coffee shop was brewing a cup just for them.

Reflecting On Window Shopping, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The reflection of trees and the house across the street make window shopping at Post/Printing Office in Colonial Williamsburg just a little more enjoyable.

The Art Museums At Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Abby Alrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum and Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are housed in the same building and offer a eclectic selection of artwork for view. Oddly enough, the entry is through the Mental Hospital exhibit.

Photophobia, Williamsburg, Virginia

There is always someone who just does not want to pose for pictures.

Young Colonial At The Courthouse, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This young colonial stopped to read a handbill on the courthouse steps in Colonial Williamsburg. Hopefully, he was not looking for his name on the docket.

Riding Tandem On The Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia

This is an odd time of year for outdoor activities in Williamsburg. Winters here are generally mild but the temperature from day to day can easily vary twenty degrees and even a mild day can suddenly feel brisk within minutes of the sun setting. So, when you catch a day in the 60's, a tandem bike ride down the Colonial Parkway with a break along the James River is one of many perfect choices.