The Wandering Disciple

Towering over the street, the Governor's Mansion at Colonial Williamsburg was once the home of the most powerful man in British America.  The palace was home to seven governors of the Royal Colony of Virginal and then two post colonial governors until the capital was relocate to Richmond.  The original house burnt down in 1781 but was reconstructed in the early 1930's.  Today it is one of many colonial buildings that can be toured as part of the Colonial Williamsburg living history museum.  (Photo: April 25, 2004)

The flower are in full bloom in the palace gardens at the Governors Palace at Colonial Williamsburg. (Photo: April 25, 2004)

A musician plays in Market Square at Colonial Williamsburg.  The clock is turned back to 18th century to show visitors what life was like during the American revolution. Restored buildings and historical interpreters help to make history come alive. (Photo: April 25, 2004)

A historical interpreter leads guests on a tour through the Governor’s Mansion at Colonial Williamsburg. History comes alive at Colonial Williamsburg through stories told by historical interpreters, transporting visitors from present day to the colonial era under the British crown. (Photo: April 25, 2004)

Step back in time to the day when the British Crown was in control and a revolution was building. A trip to Colonial Williamsburg is like a time machine, transporting you back to the American Revolution. Travel the streets in a horse drawn carriage and envision what life was like during these times. (Photo: April 25, 2004)

Williamsburg, Virginia: During the American independence from Great Britain, Williamsburg was the forefront of the efforts. Though careful historical research, much of the area has been preserved and operates as it would have during the 1770’s. Today the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates a living museum where the past comes to life, allowing visitors an insight to life during the revolution. Following the European’s settlements in Jamestown, they settlers began to move further north resulting in the colonization of Williamsburg area in 1638. It became known as Middle Plantation. During Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676 the capitol in Jamestown was burnt down, so leaders decided to temporarily relocate the House of Burgesses to the Middle Plantation. After the Jamestown capitol was destroyed for a second time in 1698, the House of Burgess decided to permanently relocate the capitol to Middle Plantation and the village was renamed Williamsburg in honor to King William III. The col...