Ha! You thought I’d miss today’s blogpost, but here we are in Colonial Williamsburg, with wireless internet. 🙂
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| Alexandria explodes with quaint colonial charm. |
Today was mostly spent driving from Alexandria to Williamsburg, not a short trip, and even worse with so much traffic. We had the chance to stop off in Old Town Alexandria this morning for a quick tour of Gadsby’s Tavern, which was absolutely lovely.
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| In the grand ballroom at Gadsby’s Tavern – the musicians were (and still are today) elevated above the ballroom floor. That door in back leads out into space – you need a ladder to get up there! |
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| Gorgeous 18th century pottery. I’m hoping to find a similar teapot here in Colonial Williamsburg, though not an antique, of course |
I met two wonderful ladies, Liz and Karen, who gave us the skinny on Mr. Gadsby, and the history of the buildings. We also took a quick whirl around the town, seeing in minutes what I would have preferred to take all day fawning over – George Washington’s townhouse, Carlyle House, and the bright blue Spite House.
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| Historical Dog was sighted in Alexandria, guarding the entrance to one of the utterly charming townhouses |
I suppose it’s just an excuse to come back to the East Coast sooner rather than later. 🙂
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| Gowns for the weekend, all hung up with care, in hopes that Prelude to Victory soon would be here… |
Now we’re in Williasmburg, safely installed in our tavern rooms, and ready for a weekend of riotous reenacting fun. 🙂
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Unknown
October 6, 2012 at 4:30 AMPrelude to Victory was always my favorite event to go to when I lived in VA. I hope you have a great time!
Rachel
October 6, 2012 at 4:48 AMI grew up in VA, and never learned of or took part in all of the fun things to do in Williamsburg. I lived maybe 45 minutes away too. Maybe if I move back to be closer to my family again one day, I'll start taking part in the fun. However, I hope you have a great time. I've really been enjoying your posts on the accessories of historical fashion (i.e.-the ostrich plumes, clocked stockings, etc.) It's definitely making me want to start doing it myself! Maybe one day……
Unknown
October 6, 2012 at 8:03 AMIt drives me mad when people say that America has no history, you only have to look at a town like this and see how beautiful it is! Great pictures! Jnaine from lesleysgirlsvintage.com x
Sandra Brake
October 6, 2012 at 11:52 AMNope I knew you wouldn't miss a post! I'd have put money on it! : ) Love the Spite house!
Brittany_Va-VoomVintage
October 6, 2012 at 2:04 PMHow neat, that place looks -exactly- like my home town, historic St Charles (in Missouri). I have always wanted to go to Williamsburg. My husband went as a kid and he loved it! Thanks for sharing, have fun!! x