Colonial Williamsburg, Fifes and Drums - Part 3

The first evening at dusk, surprise to us, the Fifes and Drums, played and marched from the Governor's Palace down the Palace Green. Grabbed what pictures I could.

Then the next day was the 60th Anniversary Grand March and Review and the Fifes and Drums alumni played and marched down Duke of Gloucester Street. So patriotic, and fun.

The Trainees

The Alumni

Fifes and Drums

Colonial Williamsburg - Part 2

Most of the trade shops are up and down Duke of Gloucester Street.  We saw the Apothecary, Bindery, Printing Office, Wigmaker, Shoemaker, Silversmith, and Colonial Garden. There was also the Blacksmith, Brickyard, Cabinetmaker, Candlemaker, Carpenter, Foundry, Joinery, Tailor, Tin Shop, Weaver, Wheelwright, and  Public Leather Works. There was more too...

The Courthouse

They said her name was Lady Washington

They also said Memorial Weekend is not too crowded and 

we hit it early in the morning and it did not get crowded 

until lunchtime.

The Bakery - Ginger Cakes! Unbelievably deliciously!
The baker heats up brick ovens by wood fires every
morning at 7:00 am and cooks until noon.

Preacher in the Raleigh Tavern

Gunsmith

Beef Pot Pie at Shields Tavern. We shared, it was huge and delicious.

The waitress told us the history of the building while we ate.

The Milliner Shop

Colonial Williamsburg - Part 1

May 26-29th, Memorial Weekend

Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum that presents part of the historic district of Williamsburg, Virginia, which at one time was the capital of Colonial Virginia. It is 301 acres with buildings from the 18th century, as well as restored and reconstructed buildings, resulting in an interpretation of a colonial American city. The main street is the Duke of Gloucester Street and it was a wonderful place to visit.

First stop: The Governor's Palace. 

The Entry Way walls were totally covered with weapons

to show the might of England's King George. Not a good

decorating idea.

Ball Room

The back

The Kitchen. They were actually cooking.

The Capitol Building

Spring in Maryland 2018

This is how all trees look in winter, which is 

why the green in spring is so beautiful. Once 

this tree bloomed it got lost in all the green.

Cherry Trees

Dogwood

Honeysuckle

Massive rainstorms spread the yellow

pollen, and flooding.

Retention pond in front of our office door. We have seen

squirrels, chipmunks, fox, deer, raccoon, and red cardinals

that sing at the top of their lungs out this door.

Crape Myrtle