Monthly Archives: December 2011

Grand Illumination Day

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Marsha Brecht

Today, in the historic Colonial Williamsburg, it’s Grand Illumination Day.  As soon as it gets dark, single  candles are lit in the windows of the Historic Area’s restored and reconstructed buildings and exterior garlands and greens.  There is musical entertainment … Continue reading →

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Colonial Williamsburg

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Marsha Brecht

Back to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area.  Williamsburg was the capitol of  British Virginia before it was a state.  It had significant impact in gaining independence from Britain in the Revolutionary War.   This is a living history area with many … Continue reading →

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Moving On

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Marsha Brecht

There is so much to see and do in the Washington DC area, we could have stayed two weeks longer and gone through all the wonderful Smithsonian museums and saw more monuments and memorials.   However, it’s freezing overnights now and … Continue reading →

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