Williamsburg, Yorktown, A Revolutionary Trip

Posted on October 30, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Revolution The delegates of the 5th Virginia Convention, meeting in Williamsburg, Wednesday, May 15, 1776, agreed unanimously to instruct Virginia’s representatives at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia to propose that the colonies declare themselves free and independent states absolved from all allegiance to, or dependence upon, the crown or parliament of Great Britain. Seven weeks [...]

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Williamsburg Virginia History

Posted on October 30, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Williamsburg, Virginia was originally named Middle Plantation, an area of high ground about halfway between the James and York rivers. The area was garrisoned and fortified in 1633. Bruton Parish Church was established there in 1674 when two older parishes merged. King William and Queen Mary granted a royal charter to the College of William and [...]

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We’ve been Ghosted ! in Williamsburg Virginia

Posted on October 30, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

A new Halloween ”prank” is spreading cheer through the Williamsburg, Virginia area in the run-up to Friday’s big night. It’s called ghosting, and most new Williamsburg residents have never heard of it. I have to say when we first moved here it was quite a thrill for our then very young children to experience. Ghosting is a way [...]

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