Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia: Birthplace Of The American Revolution

 

Birthplace Of The American Revolution

 

Founded in 1699 as the capital of the British colony of Virginia, Williamsburg would go on to become the cradle of independence for the new American nation.

 

British Colonial Governor's Residence

Governor's Gardens

As the representative of the British Empire, the Governor lived in the most splendid residence in the colony, although it was much smaller than his home back in Britain.

 

Today Colonial Williamsburg is glimpse into the past that is sure to please any visitor. Many of the original homes and other buildings remain and are well preserved. They offer insight into the style of colonial life that must have been good for the upper crust of the time.

 

For those that had to work in the kitchens however, life would have been anything but pleasant.

Colonial Kitchen

 

Around the town, visitor's will find many people in period dress working in the same occupations, using the same tools and methods as would have been used in colonial times.

 

Silversmith

Blacksmith

A visit to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia is a step back in time and a chance to learn about colonial life and the birth of the American Revolution.

 

More of my photographs from Williamsburg and other places I have traveled to around the globe can be found on my website at www.tommosherphotography.com