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October 19th 2008
Published: November 26th 2008
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We head south to Virginia to spend a weekend with Seth’s parents and grandmother in Colonial Williamsburg. We intentionally avoid the interstate and so it’s a lovely, scenic drive. Friday night is mostly spent catching up with family. Saturday we start our day at Friendly’s, and I just can’t say that was a good idea. I felt as though we’d gone out of our way to find the slowest and... Read Full Entry



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The Capitol

The House of Burgesses. The chair of the Speaker is original and 300 years old. This is the room where, after twelve years of peaceful protesting and a year of futile fighting, the Burgesses decided to declare independence from their mother country.
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The Capitol

The brand for those accused of thievery. Stamped onto the hand.
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Wigmaker

Here you can see some wigs displayed on Blockheads. Only 5% of 18th century Virginians could afford wigs.
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Silversmith

Shows the process of forming a silver spoon. And an itty-bitty salt spoon, too.
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Bindery and Printing Office

Books were often sold without covers in 18th century Virginia, because with covers they were too expensive for most people.
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Colonial Williamsburg

A live performance.



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