After a cracker break we walked down to the little bridge where we always get pictures. It was fun to wear our matching shirts today. We took our heavy sweaters back to the room and took pictures of the flowers in the back courtyard, as well as the magazine right outside our window.
ORDER IN THE COURT is a reenactment of court cases actually heard in the 18th century. These are small claims petitions. The acting sheriff was perfect in the role – he had a loud booming voice and was very convincing!
We walked past the Compton Oak, a 90 year old tree planted during the time of the initial restoration in the early 1930’s. Then we took a tour through the Peyton Randolph house. The tour guide actually grew up in Williamsburg in one of the restored houses. His father was an employee.
SLAVE QUARTERS:
INSIDE THE HOUSE:
We finished the tour in time to get to the Charlton stage to hear Lafayette speak. He was clever and funny and very informative. These Nation Builders are fast becoming my favorite part. I love listening to them share history and so much information!
Walking around we snapped more photos, always keeping our eyes and ears open for the next thing!
Kath
We found a little place to grab a sandwich in Merchant’s Square, then walked back to the room and took our shoes off for a while. Our Haunted Williamsburg tickets were for 8:30, and designated meeting spot was right outside our door. It was nice to take a quick break, read a bit, and relax.
It was dark by the time we met in Market Square, and the cressets were lit. The sky was clear and the stars/moon were very bright. The steeple of the Bruton Parish Church reflected the lights.
So – that was the end of day two – Monday April 24th. I will post about Tuesday’s adventures tomorrow! Blessings….
Marge,
the photos, descriptions and captions are great! And you had good weather. I looked at an 1836 Greek Revival home on Stage Road in Charlton NY today! It is a history lover’s delight.
That sounds very cool! There is history all around us if we take time to look. This trip was rich in information and restoration and conversation. It was hard to come home!