Project 365: Day 246

We decided to walk into the historical area of Williamsburg, as it seemed rather more appropriate than driving or taking the bus. When you cross out of the visitors center, you encounter this delightful plaque:

 We had a lovely time, enjoying the hearty colonial rain. So kind of them to bring in historically accurate weather just for us! Then, I put AJ in the gaol of Virginia for not going to church often enough.

Project 365: Day 245

The Governor's Palace at Williamsburg. A gorgeous building, inside and out, and a fascinating way to highlight the class disparities in the colonial town.

The Bruton Parish Church. I was really excited, because we got to go to Mass here, and worship in the same building that many of America's founding fathers did. The first church was built there in 1660, and this one was restored as the first building to be returned to colonial appearances around the turn of the (2oth) century. The parish was once home to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Richard Henry Lee, George Wythe, Patrick Henry, and George Mason. More history here!

These were the two most moving graves in the town, as far as I'm concerned. I'm not sure how clearly you can see it, but the inscription on each simply reads "Confederate Soldier" and gives the year of death, 1862.

Project 365: Day 244

AJ poses with a suspect suit of armor at the self-proclaimed "World's Largest Bizarre Bazaar". I'm not sure about Bizarre, but it sure was a bazaar!