James Monroe, College of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

The statue of James Monroe, former William & Mary student and fifth president of the United States, was recently raised on campus near the Sunken Garden.

Snow Day For Marshall And Wythe, College of William And Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia

The statues of John Marshall and George Wythe, the namesakes of the College of  William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law quickly embraced the snow as it began to fall.

Tis The Season, Williamsburg, Virginia

Tis the season for decorating everything. Even Lord Botetourt, regally posed in front of the Wren Building on the campus of the College of William and Mary, will take part, as this photo from prior years shows. Unofficially, the Christmas season in Williamsburg kicks off with Colonial Williamsburg "Grand Illumination."



Fallen Heroes, Newport News, Virginia

Neighboring Newport News erected this monument to fallen police and firefighters; true heroes.

Angel Statue, Yorktown, Virgnia

This beautiful angel keeps a watchful eye in the Grace Episcopal Church cemetery in Yorktown, Virginia

Maloney Statue At The Pottery, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

This statue at The Pottery shopping center honors Jimmy Maloney, who founded the Pottery in 1938.

Chief Powhatan, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse displays this statue of Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas' father, in the garden of the round at the entrance.

Lord Botetourt At The Wren Builiding, College Of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Lord Botetourt strikes a stylish pose in front of the Wren Building on the campus of the College of William & Mary. He is a  much photographed fixture.

Thomas Jefferson Writes The Declaration Of Independence, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Thomas Jefferson takes pen in hand to write, "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."   It must be the Fourth of July.

 

Happy holiday.

Captain John Smith Statue, Jamestown Island, Williamsburg, Virginia

 



Captain John Smith, one of the original 1607 settlers and former governor of Virginia surveys the James River. The fort's church tower provides a dramatic backdrop. 

Lord Botetourt's Picnic, College of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

Lord Botetourt oversees a pre-football game picnic on the lawn outside the Wren Building at the College of William & Mary.  Go Tribe!

Christmas Spirit At The College Of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Royal Governor, Lord Botetourt, is in the holiday spirit as he holds court in front of the Wren Building on the campus of The College of William and Mary.

Library Artwork, Williamsburg, Virginia

This very appropriate work of art stands on the lawn of the Williamsburg Regional Library. As you can see, the folks in Williamsburg are big readers.

Thomas Jefferson At William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

Thomas Jefferson seems to have no issue dealing with the summer heat as he stoically surveys the campus of the College of William & Mary.  Maybe it's the wonderful shady spot he chose to pose.

Pocahontas At Jamestown Island, Virginia

This 1922 statue of Pocahontas stands outside the fort at Jamestown Island. As you can see, her hands are often held during photo shoots with tourists as they are shiny rather than tarnished green.

She was born in about 1595. Captain John Smith credits her with twice saving his life. While she was a frequent guest in 1608, before tensions grew, in 1613 she was kidnapped and held at Jamestown.  In 1614, she married John Rolfe which helped relations between the Native Americans and settlers. She died in England in 1617 and is buried at St. George's Church in Gravesend, England.

Captain John Smith At Historic Jamestowne, Williamsburg Virginia

 

Captain John Smith - or at least his statue - stands watch over the James River on Jamestown Island near the site of the original fort built by the 1607 settlers. It is now known as Historic Jamestowne.

King Neptune, Neighbor Within An Hour Of Williamsburg, Virginia

This gigantic statue of King Neptune dominates the boardwalk at nearby Virginia Beach; a very popular shore destination drawing multitudes to the area each season.  Blue skies, wide sandy beaches, waves and sun are enticing.

We are periodically presenting items of interest from neighboring locales within an hour of Williamsburg and who, like all good neighbors, contribute to the quality of life for all.

Blackstone At William & Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia

This bust of Sir William Blackstone, a legal legend, stands in the halls of William and Mary Law School.

The Yorktown Trolley and George, Yorktown, Virginia

The Yorktown Trolley transports tourists around the historic and beach areas as George Washington stands stoically contemplating the siege.

James Blair Statue At The College Of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

This statue of the Reverend James Blair stands on the campus of the College of William and Mary. Blair was the founding president of the college in 1693.