Christmas Glow At Merchants Square, Williamsburg, Virginia

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas lights are aglow at Merchants Square.

Filming Williamsburg, Virginia

We see film crews from time to time wandering the streets of Colonial Williamsburg or the campus of the College of William and Mary. This trio spent a great deal of time on Duke of Gloucester Street using Merchants Square as its backdrop.

Happy Thanksgiving From Williamsburg, Virginia

We live in an amazingly historic area  in a state that rightly claims  many historic firsts.  Oddly, Thanksgiving eluded Virginia. Despite the first official Thanksgiving taking place at the site of Berkley Plantation in 1619, a year before they even landed at Plymouth Rock, thoughts and stories about the holiday always focus on the Pilgrims and Massachusetts. Perhaps, they had better PR.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bruton Parish Shop, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

The sign at the Bruton Parish shop is almost as beautiful as the church itself.

Evening Conversation, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

The town folk in Colonial Williamsburg gather for casual conversation as the day comes to an end.

The Potter, Williamburg, Virginia

 

 This bronze statue of James "Jimmy" Maloney (April 5, 1912 - July 18, 2005) stands in a beautiful courtyard between buildings at The Pottery shopping center. Maloney founded the Williamsburg Potter in 1938 and built it into a thriving business. The facility became a shopping destination. Recently, a new shopping area was built on site and the pottery buildings are no longer used.  This fitting tribute is part of the new facility.

Fifer's March, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Each evening in Colonial Williamsburg, the day ends with a cannon firing ceremony involving troops and their fife and drum corps. After the ceremony, they lead troops and town folk down Duke of  Gloucester Street to the Capitol.

Cormorants Sunbathing, Williamsburg, Virginia

Cormorants bask in the sun on the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry mooring. Passengers see the diving and fishing as they leisurely cross the James River

Capitol At Sunset, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Colonial Capitol is beautiful bathed in the glow of the sunset.

Market Day, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

This is an October market day photo as the large basket would suggest. The red socks just set off the outfit.

The Wood Pile, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

A sign of changing seasons is the growth of the wood piles at the various exhibit buildings in Colonial Williamsburg. Fireplaces and stoves burn, as they wood in colonial times, and the smell of smoke permeates the air.

The Stages Of Autumn, Williamsburg, Virginia

Autumn in Williamsburg is uncertain. As the photo shows, trees are bare, brown, yellow, partially changing color and vibrantly green.  We may have frost one day and  reach the mid-seventies the next.  Is it any wonder the trees are confused?

Artistic Architecture , Hampton, Virginia, Part 2

This is another of the artistic additions to an office building in Hampton. This, unlike yesterday's offering, incorporates a real window into the artistry.

Artistic Architecture, Hampton, Virginia

 

 

 

The owner of this office building in nearby Hampton came up with a great way to break up a long, brick wall; artwork.  This is one of three paintings decorating the building. 

Signs Of The Times, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This sign may advertise one of the colonial businesses on Duke of Gloucester Street, but the background is a clear sign of the time as fall claims the foliage.

Winter Attire, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

Winter weather is settling in the area and the colonial attire changes with it. As noted in the photo, wool capes protect against the cold. However, winter in Williamsburg may require a cape today and allow for shirt sleeves tomorrow.

Backyard View, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

The backyard of the Wythe house includes a beautiful view of the Bruton Parish steeple. 

The Burden, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Sometime, work is requires a little extra effort. This colonial gent bear quite a burden in performing his job tasks.

A Little House, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

This little house is typical of most in colonial times. It has a wonderful boxwood and herb garden in the front and room for a vegetable garden in the rear. Obviously, animails were pastured in the foreground. It is near the end of Duke of Gloucester Street, not far from the College of William and Mary.

Capturing The Palace, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Governor's Palace in Colonial Williamsburg is one of the most photographed locations in the area.. We managed to capture Colonial Williamsburg photographing its employee in front of it.

Reflections, Williamsburg, Virginia

Reflections on one of the waterways along the Colonial Parkway show the beginning of fall foliage.

Hustling In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Apparently, even in colonial times people were rushed and felt the need to hustle. At least she's not running and texting down Duke of Gloucester Street.

Autumn At Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Bruton Parish Church is picturesque in any season.

Strolling In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 



This costumed employee of Colonial Williamsburg took the chance to enjoy a brief stroll in the sun.

Church Tower, Jamestown Island, Virginia

 

The church tower at the site of the original settlement on Jamestown Island is getting a makeover to repair crumbling mortar and other defects. This is before repairs.

Yorktown Windmill, Yorktown, Virginia

The Yorktown Windmill stands quietly next to the Waterman's Museum at Yorktown Beach.

Reflecting Fall Colors, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Fall colors reflect in water gently rippled by the breeze.

Colonial Style, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Many visitors, young and old, enjoy dressing colonial style for their visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Sometime a large cap is great sun protection.