A Place Like This

Colonial Williamsburg

  • Cornwallis

    June 1776 ~As I was walking to the weavers this morning I couldn't believe my eyes. As I was standing there, riding right toward me and then in front of me was General Cornwallis, servant of King George the III,… Continue reading

  • Conscription

    Williamsburg June 24th 1776 Dear Diary, As we were walking through town towards the market today, the air was filled with the rumors that the British are marching toward Williamsburg from the coast of North Carolina. As we approached the… Continue reading

  • 1776

    In the year 1776: America was a British Colony. Nothing moved faster than a horse, barge on a river, or ox in a field. Nothing could shine brighter than a lit candle. One cobbler could make 1 and half pairs… Continue reading