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The History of Grand Illumination
On November 28, 2012
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Since 1934, Colonial Williamsburg has wowed visitors with Grand Illumination, an annual tradition celebrating the holiday season in the Historic Area. With fireworks, musical
Season’s Greetings
On November 20, 2012
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As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, Colonial Williamsburg and the surrounding area prepare to celebrate the rich history of the holiday season. Garland, wreaths, and
Please Sir, I Want Some More… Pork Pie
On November 12, 2012
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“I do not pretend to teach professed cooks, but my design is to instruct the ignorant and unlearned (which will likewise be of great
Cupcakes, Tea, and Ghosts… Oh My!
On October 29, 2012
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It has certainly been an eventful two months here at the Colonial Williamsburg House. What with encounters with William Randolph’s ghost (or so we
The Early Bird Gets the Banana Bread
On September 6, 2011
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Hello everybody! Kate and I made it through the hurricane! The CW House is still standing—shutters and all. Colonial Williamsburg made every effort to
There’s a Cure to that Dull Summer…
On August 1, 2011
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Colonial Williamsburg is welcoming its newest residents! Kate Hughes and I have been given the tremendous honor of becoming the residents for the 2011-2012
On April 10, 2011
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(Image from history.org) “And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s
Holiday Romance in CW
On December 2, 2010
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Now that we’re feeling the winter chill in the air, it’s time to heat up your love life. To help you keep that flame
It’s autumn in CW!
On November 15, 2010
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As we get deeper into the heart of autumn, Grace and I are enjoying the explosion of color that has painted Colonial Williamsburg in