Vacation to Virginia: Day 6 - Williamsburg

Day 6 was devoted to Williamsburg.

Knowing we had a lot of walking to do during the day, we decided to take the trolley into Revolutionary City.

Jen waiting for the trolley.

Our first destination was the Capitol Building. This was the legislative center for Virginia and where capital crimes were tried.

Outside the Capitol Building.

Meeting room in the Capitol Building.

Capitol Courtroom

Tour guide in the House of Burgesses inside the Capitol Building.

Different view inside the House of Burgesses.

We also stopped by the Public Goal (Jail)

Outside the Jail

In the Jail Courtyard

View from inside the jail.

We also visited a few historic homes.

The Wythe House

The Wythe House Out house

Tea Time at the Wythe House

Dinner at the Powell House-Did you know dessert was considered a side dish? Yep, Jen's kind of eating. She'll take a side of greens, a slice of meat, and a slice of pie. : )

Then, after dinner they would eat a small lightly sweetened dish (e.g., a piece of chocolate).

Slave quarters in the Randolph House

Back yard of the Randolph House

The Governor's Palace

The Maze at the Governor's Palace

Entry way for the Governor's Palace-it was quite a welcome!

Governor's Palace Ballroom-it was like being in a scene by Jane Austin.

Us outside the Governor's Palace garden

Jen in the Governor's Palace Cellar

We had lunch at the King's Arms Tavern. Great food in a fun colonial environment. The waiter even gave us tips on how to eat our food like a colonist. For instance he advised Jacob to eat his beef tips with only a knife.

We stopped to hear the colonists' views on their fight for independence.

Colonial Transportation

Artillery in the Guardhouse

Jacob outside the Guardhouse fence

Colonial Fire Truck...yes, you might as well accept the fact that you'll need to rebuild your house if it catches fire.

The Printer

One of the Shoe Makers. These guys were hillarious! We walked in and they were gossiping about the latest happenings in Colonial Williamsburg. They were so good that at first we couldn't tell if they were acting or if they were just engaging in everyday conversation.

The Dressmaker

The Silversmith

The Wig Maker

She could style your own hair or create a wig for you. Your choices of hair were human, horse, or Yak.

Options for the men. The fuller the wig, the more prominent you were. Hence the phrase, "Big Wig."


The Apothecary




Not only could they give you medicine but they could also perform surgery!





Jacob enjoying an afternoon colonial snack (sweet potato muffin & root beer).



After our snack we joined the colonists for a battle reenactment and celebration behind the Courthouse.