First Night Williamsburg, Virginia

Everyone is dressed in their finest and heading to First Night Williamsburg to ring in the New Year with food, music, and merriment.

Winter Green, Williamsburg, Virginia

This backyard is full of evergreen foliage despite the winter weather and is very inviting to passersby.

The Shoemaker Shop, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Climbing The Ladder, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This beautiful house in Colonial Williamsburg features typical design features: paned windows, shutters and a fire ladder.  With wooden shingles and fireplaces, the ladders were a must, providing quick access to the roof from a secondary ladder on the ground.

Acorn Gathering, Williamsburg, Virginia

It is time to gather goodies for New Year's Eve celebrations and this little guy is wasting no time.

Comparing Notes, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Christmas is over and everyone is comparing notes about the gifts each received from St. Nick.

Merry Christmas From Williamsburg, Virginia

 



Merry Christmas!

The Fabric Of Christmas Wreath, Colonial Williamsburg

A colorful fabric and flower wreath makes an eye-catching welcome to holiday vistors.

Christmas Fruit Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Apples, oranges and greens are recurring themes in colonial holiday decor, whether oriented to door or lintel.

Christmas Cross, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This beautifully colored cross makes a lovely Christmas decoration.

Christmas Stars, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Stars, lights and beautiful greens make a perfect Christmas accent to this entryway.

Governor's Palace Christmas, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Governor has decked out the Palace in formal colonial Christmas decor in anticipation of the season.

Christmas Conversation, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

Three young colonial ladies happily discuss their Christmas plans and wishes on the porch of the coffee shop in Colonial Williamsburg.

Morning Break, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

This rosy-cheeked colonial lady enjoys the crisp, cool morning air before returning to her appointed tasks.

Chownings Tavern Christmas Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

Chownings Tavern, one of the authentic colonial taverns in Colonial Williamsburg, decorates in food and beverage themes. Its window wreath includes a variety of food products along with silver mugs. They also serve very tasty food and provide great colonial style entertainment.

Monday Morning Contemplation, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

As Christmas bears down, thoughts of the perfect gift cause serious contemplation even for colonials.

Lucky Christmas Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

These decorations are either a hope of luck for the season or a preview of the gifts awaiting the family horse.  Notice all the horseshoes properly face up to keep the luck from running out.

Christmas Carriage Ride, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Carriage rides are always in fashion no matter the season. They are particularly appreciated on a cool, wet day.

Bird Nest Christmas Decor, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Christmas decorations make use of what is familiar and available to the resident, rather than fabricated tinsel and lights. In this case, a variety of dried flowers and a bird nest, complete with eggs beautifully does the trick.

Wheel Rolling, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

We are not exactly sure why, but these two men rolled wheels through Colonial Williamsburg. 

Cold-Weather Gardening, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Cold weather has no effect on the Colonial Williamsburg gardeners, who have a large harvest awaiting.

A Fashionable Stroll, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg provides a wonderful place to see and be seen, particularly when wearing one's finery.

Christmas Decorations With Antlers, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Christmas decorations in Colonial Williamsburg sometime include unique items personal to the creator. Hopefully, these are not reindeer antlers.

Crime And Punishment In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The stocks and pillory outside the Courthouse in Colonial Williamsburg were uncommonly empty this weekend. Perhaps, the judge was merciful in light of the pending Grand Illumination festivities.

Christmas Decorations, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

Workers adorn Colonial Williamsburg with Christmas decorations early in the morning before the daily activities begin. The decorations must be in place for the Grand Illumination on Sunday. 

The Magazine, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The Magazine in Colonial Williamsburg will be one of the centers of attention for the Grand Illumination on Sunday. The historic district will be dressed for Christmas, packed with people watching a variety of entertainers and fireworks.

Crepe Myrtles, Williamsburg, Virginia

The crepe myrtle is one of our favorite trees. These specimens are in various stages of undress for autumn and winter. The larger trees expose their smooth trunk and branches while their smaller brother, protected in their shade, clings to its blossoms and leaves as long as it can.

Huzzah And Friendship, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

After a few rousing "huzzahs" to accompany the end of day military maneuvers, these dapper gentlemen head down Duke of Gloucester Street to one of the fine taverns to hoist a tankard of their preferred beverage and discuss the hot topics of the day.

Shiny Steeple, Williamsburg Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Virginia

The steeple of the Williamsburg Baptist Church glistens in the morning sun. Normally, it is obscured from view on Richmond Road by the thick leaves of the massive trees surrounding it. Thanks to the Autumn shedding, not so much.  

Jones Millpond On the Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia

The afternoon sun played with the ripples of Jones Millpond and illuminated the remnants of the fall foliage on the Colonial Parkway.  Sights like this make for a very nice afternoon drive.

Wren Building, College Of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

The courtyard of the Wren Building at the the College of William and Mary is awash with color and light as the sun slowly dips below the horizon.