Colonial Williamsburg is a very unique city and I don’t really know where to begin, so I guess I will begin with the Colonial Williamsburg theme which is “That the future may learn from the past”. What makes this city so unique is that it has been restored as nearly as possible to its 18th century appearance. It is truly remarkable. Everyone you walk you see people in period clothes and carrying period accessories. It is so fun. Each day they have a paper that tells the town what day it is and what historical events happened that day in the 18th century. The “townspeople” then act out that day as if it were actually the 18th century. These costumed interpreters act as tradespeople, housewives, slaves, freeman, government officials, and soldiers. There is so much to see and do that you could spend a week there and not be bored. They even have a http://www.theghosttour.com/ Ghost of Williamsburg Candlelight Tour where you explore the streets of Williamsburg by lantern. It is defiantly a different feel then during the day. I am really glad we did the tour. Some of the other unique things to see and do in Williamsburg are the Courthouse of 1770, the Capitol, Governor’s Palace, as well as several taverns.
I can’t say enough about this place. It is so cool. I only wish we could have spent a few more days there. The two we had was not enough. If you ever can, or have the chance, don’t pass it up. I left there feeling so patriotic and inspired about the American Revolution and it’s history. I learn from touching, seeing, and feeling. I could have set in a classroom for weeks and not learned as much as I did in two days. Read about the city and I believe you too will want to go someday
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