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| We began our day at a re-created plantation outside the town. Victoria seen here with tobacco drying. |
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| We chatted for a bit with these chaps, the one in white had been working at Williamsburg for 18 years and has made a good many buildings, sheds and other structures. It truly is a craft - I am sure that some of these buildings are far nicer and far better constructed than those original ones from the 1700s. |
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| Upon seeing the pork hanging to cure, Benedict announced that he is "now a vegetarian!" |
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| Arriving in the Capitol, we witnessed a mob marching on the Governor's house - well Sophia actually went over to join the march - we simply watched in horror and amusement! The historical actors didn't mind, and took Sophia in their stride. |
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| Speaking with one of the ladies in the crowd afterwards. |
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| Looking down the green toward the Governor's house. Another glorious day - heaven sent! |
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| Learning some of the games children played in the 1700s. |
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| A dice and numbers game |
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| We headed to the maze ... to try to lose the children :) |
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| A peaceful moment at the maze |
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| Inside the Governor's palace. Some of the 500 weapons left on site. Beautiful dark timber walls, large rooms with a range of uses, and a tour docent who took us through but hardly took time to draw breath! |
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| I was taken with this little corner of the 'pantry' in the Governor's palace. The walls were a lovely buttery yellow, and the birdcage and mirror just looked so very right. |
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| Taking stock of our children! |
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| They managed to escape ... |
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| Strolling down the main street of Williamsburg - lovely shade from trees, gorgeous period buildings. We stopped at a bakery for lunch, and stopped in at the Milliners. (We learned the name 'Milliner' originally came from the root mill/mille meaning thousand - and you could literally buy thousands of little bits and pieces at the Milliner. It was only later that it became a speciality store for hats) |
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| Ye olde tavern :) |
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| We stopped to watch some fencing - I wouldn't mind learning that skill! I think my chances of finding an instructor in Boonah would see me foiled! (Pun intended ... though I really would like to learn) |
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| In the Williamsburg Gaol. The children learnt that crime may not pay, but white collar crime seems to. Those in debt, and who cannot pay their debtors, are kept in rather hospitable, separate quarters in the gaol, actually in the jailor's house! |
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| A nice scene |
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| The drum and fife band marching down the main street - they were spectacular and the music was wonderful. |
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| We stopped by the armoury - and had a quick chat to the bakers who bake for those who spend their days making tools and weapons. The baker's oven takes two hours to get to baking temperature, then it has to cool for an hour, then the bread is put in and is done in 20 minutes. |
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| Using the bellows to stoke the fire, making axe heads. We thought it unusual to find a woman at the blacksmiths, but apparently this was not uncommon in that era in Williamsburg. |
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| Loading the cannon at the Encampment |
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| The family in training at the Encampment - all went well until Benedict clocked Sophia with his 'rifle'. The family standing in height order was accidental but made for a great photo very Von Trapp! |
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| Ben was desperate for a tri cornered hat, and Sophia bought herself a bonnet and apron which she intends to wear to her first day back at school to show Mrs Douglas. Mrs Douglas, her teacher, spent time in Virginia during her youth, and the historic triangle is a favourite place of hers. |
