Visiting our favorite colonial city. this time around, we splurged for the one day ALL YOU CAN SEE city pass. For adults, this is the best way to take in the sights. For kids, it’s all about the free street shows. Don’t miss the Storming of the Palace and the Review of troops.  Taking in a courtroom drama is enjoyable too.

the symbol of freedom from tyranny

The Royal Palace, Williamsburg

The Royal Palace looks better from the backyard

Swords decorate entrance to Governor’s Mansion

An attentive secretary waits for his next order

The turquoise color of the walls reminds me of Catherine’s Palace, St Petersberg

Carpet in the great room of Governor’s Mansion

Storming the palace with these guys

Put in the stocks–this is how we got to 26 years of marriage

naughty sisters

the hanging signage in Williamsburg reminds us of old world Europe

handmade soaps for sale

Colonial dress for purchase; all handmade

traditional style homes

We stop for a beer and sandwich

Costumed guides regularly pose as “regular folk” in various Williamsburg shops

the Apothecary

Ceramic jars in the apothecary

Window in the Courthouse

Delightful tour of Williamsburg in a horse-drawn carriage

Farm tools

A newly cast bell

Ox and cart doing the work they were created to do

Sun bonnets for sale

colonial rag dolls

The shoe maker–don’t call him a cobbler

Fine leather boots

Hand dipped candles

Ah! Traditional Williamsburg beer

Brightly died yarn

Wool ready to be spun

spinning wheel in the Williamsburg shop

Love this ceremonial tea pot and tea leaves

Mr Wythe pontificates

Childrens’ toys in the Wythe home

Something so attractive about random fancy shoes in the closet–I just want to try them on

Gate stays open with this ball and chain