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Colonial Williamsburg
Written by: Jenni Mennella
Take a step back into the 1700s in Colonial Williamsburg for a living history lesson on how our ancestors lived during this era.
Still feeling the aftershocks of a night on the town in Norfolk, coffee and a quick nap cured me, and I was ready for our last stop on the "blender" tour of Virginia.
We headed to Colonial Williamsburg for brunch and a lightning fast tour since we were flying back in the afternoon from Richmond, and were about an hour away. Our guide was Linda McElroy of Colonial Williamsburg.
Brunch at Christiana Campbells tavern in a restored area was an interesting experience. The waitstaff were dressed in 1700s-style clothing and are considered "interpreters" for their ability to replicate authentic life of that time. Blueberry and Sweet Potato muffins were scrumptious, as we selected our entrees. Keeping in mind this was an authentic tavern representative of the Colonial era, the menu items had unusual names for their favorites such as Barnyard Pieces, otherwise known as Fried Chicken. I had a fluffy cheese omelette with Virginia Ham and home-fried potatoes, and a very tasty cup of coffee.
We walked around and saw various scenes of typical life in Colonial Williamsburg, complete with standard dress, transportation methods, and buildings. It was like stepping into a painting or being involved in a theatrical production. Participants live in the village just as it once was and go about their business like normal 1700s folk. We even saw a man being taken to jail in the style of the era.
As much as we hated to say goodbye, we pried ourselves away from Colonial Williamsburg and boarded the van for the last time to go to the Richmond International Airport for our flights home.
All in all, my 5-city, 4-day taste of Virginia was an amazing experience. We saw just a small portion of the state, but all of us fell in love with what we saw. Virginia has definitely earned its motto of: "Virginia is for lovers," but it really should read "... for lovers of the state!" Our only regret was not enough time to really soak it all in. Have no fear! Our tour group suggested a "Reunion Tour," similar to rock bands, and should we get the call, we'll be only to happy to oblige!
"Ya'll come back now, ya hear."
See, I told ya it crept into my vocabulary...
Part 1 - Richmond
Part 2 - Hampton and Phoebus
Part 3 - Newport News
Part 4 - Norfolk
Part 5 - Colonial Willilamsburg
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