Williamsburg is a favorite visit for Dave and I, and there was no question about whether we would go there again on this pass through Virginia. Covid robbed us of some of the experiences we enjoyed on our last visit, many of the visits with the actors portraying our forefathers were not taking place at this time. We still had a good time and because of the restrictions we had some personal tours given because in restrictive areas the group was for one family at a time.
We did enjoy a conversation with General Lafayette, the French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary Way. He commanded American troops in several battles, including the siege of Yorktown. You may also remember him from the play Hamilton. This actor spent at least 30 minutes taking to a small crowd that gathered around him, and he was very interesting to listen to. We love this feature of Williamsburg, and for the most part, the actors portraying famous historical figures were not present during this visit. I'm sure the goal was not to have crowds gather. During our last visit, we had really enjoyed gathering in the courtyard of the capital and listening to actors portraying famous forefathers at various times in the lives, telling stories and answering questions. It is so interesting to put yourself in their mindset, trying to imagine living in the 1700's forming a country. Makes you appreciate history that much more. Spending time listening to "General Lafayette" on our last day of this visit, was the highlight of our "Covid time" in Williamsburg.
We visited Williamsburg many times during our time in the area.
The Capitol at Williamsburg, Virginia housed both Houses of the Virginia General Assembly, the Council of State and the House of Burgesses of the Colony of Virginia. We were able to tour the Capital during this visit, but we missed the theatrics during our previous visit to the area. There were signs that they were getting ready to open up fully soon. I hope they do, as this is an area that is enjoyable, and educational. We love this place.
Our visit to Yorktown was improved from our last visit due to an App we found that gave us a narrated tour of the Battle fields, Military camps, History of the Battle that defeated Cornelius of the British military and turned the revolution around to favor the Colonies. Just drive around, and the app explains the sites significance during the the Battle of Yorktown.
 |
| A close up of cannon ball impeded into Yorktown home bricks. |
 |
| Yorktown Monument |
The Moore House is a historic building located in Yorktown. During the American Revolutionary War, it was the site of negotiations for British General Charles Cornwallis's surrender at the Siege of Yorktown.
 |
| Moore House |
 |
| Old Point Comfort Lighthouse on Fort Monroe |
We also visited Historic Jamestown. We were fortunate to find a very knowledgeable Board-member of the Historical Society disguised as an early settler who explained the hardships original settlers had to endure in order to survive. We were once again reminded how lucky we are to be alive now, with our modern day luxuries. It makes you realize that living thru the last two years of Covid, is not much of a hardship, compared to those who settled America. At least we didn't have to grow, hunt and cook our own food, chop wood to make forts, battle diseases and hunger and watch for attaching Indians, while missing the family you left a thousand miles away on the other side of the ocean.
