Blog entries tagged Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com Wed, 23 May 2012 22:50:25 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://insiderspassport.com/an-irish-christmas-celebration-in-colonial-williamsburg An Irish Christmas Celebration in Colonial Williamsburg<br/><p>Wednesday, December 29, 2010</p><br/><p>Come share in joyous songs, tunes, dances, and good 'craic' from Kelly Kennedy and her Irish musician friends as they mark the season in traditional Irish fashion.</p><br/><p>Colonial Williamsburg<br />326 Francis Street<br />Williamsburg, VA 23185<br />General reservation number: (800) HIS-TORY</p> Administrator Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:08:02 +0100 Colonial Williamsburg Christmas http://insiderspassport.com/masonic-procession-sermon-and-recessional-in-colonial-williamsburg Masonic Procession, Sermon and Recessional in Colonial Williamsburg<br /><br/>Monday, December 27 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM <br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/masonic_sm.jpg" alt="masonic_sm" height="200" width="200" />FREE EVENT!</p><br/><p>The Feast Day of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated annually by the Masonic Lodge of 18th-century Williamsburg. Lodge members processed from the lodge to the church to hearRead More... Administrator Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/colonial-williamsburg-kids-holiday-weekends <p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Colonial_Williamsburg.jpg" alt="Colonial_Williamsburg" width="300" height="136" />On four wonderful weekends during the holiday season, the Historic Area and museums of Colonial Williamsburg welcome children and families for a fabulous journey back in time. Sites throughout the town will be devoted to sharing fun food preparation and festive entertainments of the holiday season with chilRead More... Administrator Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:14:10 +0100 Holiday Events Colonial Williamsburg Children's Activities http://insiderspassport.com/colonial-williamsburg-51st-annual-christmas-homes-tour Colonial Williamsburg:&nbsp; 51st Annual Christmas Homes Tour<br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/presidents-house-william-mary.jpg" alt="presidents-house-william-mary" width="235" height="215" />Presented by the Green Spring Garden Club. Includes five locations in the Historic Area not usually open to the public: Lightfoot House, the new home of Colonial Williamsburg's president; the President's house atRead More... Administrator Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:34:46 +0100 Tours Colonial Williamsburg Christmas http://insiderspassport.com/visit-williamsburg-for-the-annual-holiday-grand-illumination-celebration <img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/GI.jpg" alt="GI" width="300" height="290" />Grand Illumination Celebration<br/>December 5, 2010, 11:30am - 12:30pm<br/><p>Location: DeWitt Wallace Museum</p><br/><p>Kick off the holiday season and get ready for the fireworks with four of Colonial Williamsburg's finest musicians playing songs and dance tunes spanning three centuries of Virginia musical traditions.</p><br/><p>Barry Trott, Brian Forsman, Doug Austin, and Lynn TrRead More... Administrator Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:29:27 +0100 Holiday Events Colonial Williamsburg Christmas http://insiderspassport.com/dont-miss-this-years-grand-illumination-in-williamsburg <img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/GI.jpg" alt="GI" width="300" height="290" />Grand Illumination Celebration<br/>December 5, 2010, 11:30am - 12:30pm<br/><p>Location: DeWitt Wallace Museum</p><br/><p>Kick off the holiday season and get ready for the fireworks with four of Colonial Williamsburg's finest musicians playing songs and dance tunes spanning three centuries of Virginia musical traditions.</p><br/><p>Barry Trott, Brian Forsman, Doug Austin, and Lynn TrRead More... Administrator Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:56:49 +0100 Williamsburg Holiday Events Family Fun Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/create-your-own-colonial-williamsburg-christmas-ornament-at-the-dewitt-wallace-arts-museum <p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/williamsburg-ornaments.jpg" alt="williamsburg-ornaments" width="150" height="146" /></p><br/>Colonial Williamsburg Ornaments!<br/><p>Visit the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and create an ornament for Christmas inspired by objects in the folk art collection.</p><br/><p>Every Wednesday through Wednesday, November 17, 2010.</p><br/><p>4:00 PM-5:30 PM</p><br/><p>DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum<br Read More... Administrator Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Shopping Colonial Williamsburg Christmas http://insiderspassport.com/historical-activities-in-hampton-roads-october-16-17-2010-military-history-weekend-in-williamsburg October 16 - 17, 2010: Military History Weekend in Williamsburg<br/>10am-5pm, Saturday, 11:00am - 3:00pm, Sunday<br/><p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float: left; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Virginia-War-Museum-SMLogo.png" alt="Virginia-War-Museum-SMLogo" width="115" height="75" />Join Virginia War Museum in historical Colonial Williamsburg for a weekend to explore our common military heritage. This event is both fun and educationalRead More... Administrator Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:27:39 +0100 Williamsburg Historical Colonial Williamsburg Civil War History American History http://insiderspassport.com/body-balance-yoga-studio-opens-its-doors-in-mechant-square-come-to-the-open-house-october-3 Body Balance Opens Second Location: &nbsp;Come Welcome the New&nbsp;Prince George Studio on Saturday, October 3.<br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/bodybalanceDWTN.jpg" alt="bodybalanceDWTN" width="477" height="360" /></p><br/><p>Yes, the rumors are true.&nbsp;Body Balance Studio will be opening a 2nd location at&nbsp;445 Prince George Street&nbsp;next to the Massey's Camera Shop. &nbsp;Click here to check out the pictures of the new studio and see the progreRead More... Administrator Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Yoga Williamsburg Sports/Athletics Hot Yoga Health Tip Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/williamsburg-storytelling-to-benefit-colonial-casa The Williamsburg Storytelling Collaborative presents: Stories That Make a Difference<br/>Giving Voice, Giving Hope to Children: A Storytelling Benefit Concert to Support Colonial CASA <br/><p>Saturday, August 28, 2010<br />3-4PM</p><br/><p>Delight in an afternoon of stories for all ages, highlighting the joy and innocence of children. This benefit event will invoke laughter and heart-touching moments and support the work of an organization that believes every child deserves to live in a safe and permanenRead More... Administrator Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:11:10 +0100 Colonial Williamsburg Benefit http://insiderspassport.com/williamsburg-va-featured-on-nbcs-today-show Williamsburg, Virginia featured on the TODAY Show<br/><p>As the Budget Travel Readers Choice poll winner of "Best Family Destination," the Williamsburg area was featured today on the TODAY Show this Thursday morning. Budget Travel's Editor in Chief, Nina Wildorf, spoke about the Williamsburg area and specifically mentioned the affordability of the area's attractions, citing Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Check out the clip below.</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><br/>Read More... Administrator Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Vacation Planning Travel Sightseeing Road Trip Worthy Family Vacation Colonial Williamsburg Busch Gardens American History http://insiderspassport.com/under-the-redcoat-weekend-in-colonial-williamsburg-june-25-27 <img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Undertrc.png" alt="Undertrc" width="350" height="518" />HUNDREDS OF MILITARY RE-ENACTORS RE-CREATE THE 1781 BRITISH ARMY OCCUPATION OF WILLIAMSBURG DURING "UNDER THE REDCOAT" WEEKEND JUNE 25-27<br/><p>Witness the arrival of the British Army as they seize Williamsburg and raise the British flag over the Capitol in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area during Under the Redcoat, the re-creation ofRead More... Administrator Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/independence-day-events-in-colonial-williamsburg Celebrate Independence Day with Colonial Williamsburg<br/><p>Colonial Williamsburg has released its schedule of events for this year's Fourth of July Celebration.&nbsp;<br /><br />At 10 a.m. on July 4 on Market Square, "A Salute to the States" offers a salute to the original 13 colonies with a Fifes and Drums performance and cannon fire. At 12:30 p.m. the Declaration of Independence is read to the citizens of Williamsburg at the Capitol.<br /><br />At 7:45 p.m., "Music for Fireworks" features a concRead More... Administrator Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Colonial Williamsburg 4th of July http://insiderspassport.com/history-comes-alive-colonial-williamsburg-is-for-kids History comes alive - Colonial Williamsburg is for Kids<br/><p><img style="margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Colonial_Williamsburg.jpg" alt="Colonial_Williamsburg" height="136" width="300" /></p><br/><p>Your kids spend all year getting book smarts at school. But the summer can be a good time to continue to teach them during your travels.  Those kids that are lucky enough to live in and around the area know how much fun it iRead More... Gabrielle Dougherty Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Sightseeing Museum Exhibits Historical Family Fun Colonial Williamsburg Children's Activities American History http://insiderspassport.com/colonial-williamsburg-fifes-and-drums-perform-in-williamsburg <img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/fifeanddrum.jpg" alt="fifeanddrum" width="150" height="231" />Drummer's Call Weekend in Colonial Williamsburg<br/><br/><p>May 14-16, 2010</p><br/><p>Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums host other fife and drum units from around the country for a performance of a Military Tattoo on Market Square. Armed Forces Day is honored with a Grand March featuring fife and drum from around the country - a demonstRead More... Administrator Tue, 04 May 2010 13:25:54 +0100 Outdoors Music Live Performance Historical Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/travel-to-williamsburg-va-a-beautiful-town <p>Contributed by WR Murphy</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/garden-williamsburg.jpg" alt="garden-williamsburg" width="313" height="230" />Williamsburg, Virginia is a beautiful town. I've been living here for quite a few years now, but every spring I am still astounded by how beautiful the place is. I really do think that spring is the best time to visit Williamsburg: the tourist season hasn't quite picked up to fulRead More... WR Murphy Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Road Trip Worthy Outdoors Family Vacation Dining Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/colonial-williamsburg-celebrates-womens-history-throughout-march-2010 <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/colonial6.png" alt="colonial6" width="285" height="380" /></p><br/>Colonial Williamsburg's Women's History Month<br/><p>Complete with exhibits, tours, reenactments and general activities, Women's History Month offers an insightful look into the feminine nature of the 18th century. &nbsp;In particular, the many important women of Williamsburg will be explored throughout the month, highlighting that even when society Read More... Administrator Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Colonial Williamsburg http://insiderspassport.com/presidents-day-in-williamsburg-guide-to-weekend-events <p>Contributed by CW Burke</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/JeffersonIUpdate.jpg" alt="JeffersonIUpdate" height="300" width="189" />It's Presidents Day weekend. That probably means you don't have to work on Monday, which opens up another day to celebrate! Even better, Williamsburg has planned two full day's worth of exciting events!</p><br/><p>Saturday begins at 10am, when George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and JamesRead More... CW Burke Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:48:30 +0100 Live Performance Holiday Events Colonial Williamsburg American History http://insiderspassport.com/presidents-day-weekend-in-williamsburg-va <p>Contributed by WR Murphy</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/george-washington.jpg" alt="george-washington" height="300" width="245" />The celebration of Washington's Birthday, February 22, as a holiday dates back to around Washington's presidency. Later on, Abraham Lincoln was also born in February, on the 12th. Presidents' Day is, officially, still called Washington's Birthday - a 1960s bill to rename the holidayRead More... WR Murphy Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Holiday Events Colonial Williamsburg American History http://insiderspassport.com/williamsburg-fun-facts-and-trivia Williamsburg Fun Facts<br/><p>Contributed by Diana Fakhouri</p><br/><p>Williamsburg's colonial charms can be lost in our hectic 21st century schedules. It's easy to forget that we live in one of the nation's oldest cities, and one that can boast some pretty famous citizens and visitors! Trying to brush up on your Williamsburg trivia? Read on!</p><br/><p>Did you know...</p><br/><p>&bull;The College of William and Mary is the nation's second oldest university, founded in 1693. The College also educated four URead More... Diana Fakhouri Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:44:16 +0100 William & Mary Random Facts Colonial Williamsburg American History
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