Colonial Times

I've always thought that I was a bit too old-fashioned for today's world. I love the romance of the olden days and the slower pace of life, so I jumped at the chance to take Savannah and Joshua to Colonial Williamsburg this weekend.Looking down main street

Every house had a well, and even though they are no longer functioning, they add a fun ambiance to the properties. They have even built a drinking fountain inside of one.

In the cellar of the Governor's Mansion

With the cook at the Governor's Mansion. The kitchen is actually an outbuilding so that you don't heat up your whole house when you cook a meal.

Joshua was drafted into the militia when he purchased a gun at the general store. Here he is helping to escort the prisoners to the courthouse.

How's this for time out?!!! I should build one of these in my backyard! :)

Watching the carriage with the courthouse and town square in the background.

So now I am hooked! I really think I need to make period costumes, dress us all up and go back and hang out there for a while! All the workers remain in character for the time period and they make you feel a part of that life. If I lived closer, I would probably be tempted to go to work there! I could just see myself working in the dressmaker's shop and sitting around sewing by hand and answering questions all day.....Until summer came, anyway......I love my air conditioning!