CAPTAIN GEORGE'S

One night in Williamsburg, we ate at Captain George's seafood buffet. It was great, with all sorts of fresh seafood including crab legs. We couldn't help but think of Al and Shirley-they would have enjoyed it-the food was delicious!

WILLIAMSBURG MARKETPLACE

On one side of the town is an area full of shops known as the Marketplace. We ate at the Cheese Shop and then did some shopping. It's right across the street from the campus of William and Mary.








There are many more buildings in the town, including the state Capitol, three Taverns that serve food, a print shop, a bakery, a jeweler, etc. I think you can see how neat it is, without me showing you more.

WILLIAMSBURG MAGAZINE

Weapons were also stored in the building called the Magazine. It's surrounded by a stockade.

WILLIAMSBURG GOVERNOR'S PALACE

The Governor's Palace was different with all the swords and guns on the walls. They didn't have any military but if there was a problem, all the men aged 16 to 60 would grab the guns to protect them.

WILLIAMSBURG COURT HOUSE

The Court House was also educational. The man explained all about trials and the various people involved. Now we know why lawyers are "admitted to the bar", as they were able to go beyond the bar, but others couldn't.

WILLIAMSBURG BRUTON CHURCH

One of the most interesting buildings in the town is the Bruton Parish Church which is an active parish today. It's surrounded by a cemetery-there's a grave wherever there's a space.

It has the high box pews with doors designed for warmth. The front pews were for the rector and the Governor. The next four pews are dedicated to Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Monroe and Tyler, who all worshipped in the church for extended periods before they were President. I was talking to the parish member while I was standing in Jefferson's pew, when he told me where I was. How cool!

Sometimes history is amazing!

WILLIAMSBURG CRAFTSMEN

As you walk around, you can watch the crafters and ask them all sorts of questions. Many of them have gone through a six year internship to learn the craft. It was very interesting.



The wheelmaker.

The cooper was of the most interest to me. My great-great grandfather was a cooper in Cincinnati, and he was able to answer some questions for me.