OLONIAL ILLIAMSBURG,

Almost 50 years of effort have gone into this monu­ WO HUNDRED years ago Williamsburg, mental undertaking "that the future may learn from Virginia, was a place of elegant manners, grace­ T the past." ful buildings richly furnished, and gardens green The gracious customed hostesses and liveried at­ and fair on the edge of the wilderness. It was the capi­ tendants, the picturesque craftsmen at their benches, tal city of a colony whose borders reached beyond the and handsome, horse-drawn carriages re-create the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River and encompassed atmosphere, life, and times of those who built the the territory of eight of our present states. Life was gay foundations of this country. And that atmosphere is in Williamsburg with excellent music, the finest of all around you. The wigmaker still fashions perukes in foods and wine, and the delights of the ballroom and his shop, the miller grinds his grain, the militia fires theatre. Here too, the seeds of revolution and freedom its cannon to the setting sun, the sounds of the harpsi­ were planted by a group of dedicated gentlemen dressed chord and recorder are heard from the Music in wigs and ruffles. Teacher's Shop. THK OLD SEAL OF THE VIRGINIA COLONY Today, those same buildings and gardens have been A visit to Williamsburg is an experience to be re­ restored to their former beauty. The tempo of that membered. The challenge and the glory of freedom other day lives again-in the taverns, on the streets, in truly become your own intimate concern. While you How to see it ... What to do .. . the mile-long colonial city faithfully, meticulously re­ stored by the Foundation. walk about the historic city enjoy fully its inspiration Where to stay ... Where to dine .. . and excitement as 200 years melt away before your eyes. Here the eighteenth century lives again.

Your visit to Colonial Williamsburg starts at the Informa­ Williamsburg-The Story of You may also enjoy the set­ Williamsburg Lodge, hand­ tion Center. Ask there about tickets, lodging, and dining. a Patriot, a 37-minute color tinctive motel rooms and tings of 200 years ago in the somely appointed, offers qual­ film, sets the stage for your suites, a cafeteria, the Cas­ Colonial Houses or Taverns. ity living at moderate rates. journey into the 18th century. cades Restaurant, and sports. COVER: Eighteenth-century guests arrive at the Ral­ has traditional elegance, eigh Tavern, social center of the Virginia colony. superb cuisine, a championship golf course. Williamsburg

Park your car at the Information The small colonial Center and enjoy the past. Colo­ houses are part of nial Williamsburg's buses regularly serve the Historic the charm in Wil­ liamsburg. See how Area, Information Center, hotels, restaurants, and many you can dis­ all points of interest. Step from the bus onto a colo­ cover as you stroll nial path and you are ready to explore the homes, along the streets. shops, and public buildings of this eighteenth­ century city.

Right: The Governor's Palace and its formal gardens are among Williamsburg's best-known attractions.

Below: Williamsburg's windmill, where grain is ground for bread and cakes.

The Cafeteria, next to the Motor House, serves a snack or leisurely meals each day at popular prices.

Step into the present: Sunbathe and swim at the pools of Williamsburg Lodge and Inn; lunch under a willow.

Costumed serve you in Chowning's Tav­ ern Garden.Above you, a grape arbor. The of the College of William & Mary, in use for more than 250 years, welcomes visitors daily. Captured in 1718, Blackbeard's pirates were imprisoned in Williamsburg's Public Gaol be­ fore being hanged. Today, the pillory and stocks outside the ancient gaol are favorite set­ tings for camera enthusiasts. Colonial Williamsburg's restaurants feature southern and Virginia deli­ cacies, and many offer recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Right: Duke of Gloucester Street, free Candlelight tour of Bruton of cars, is Williamsburg's mile of his­ Parish Church (lower right), tory. You can walk, or take a bicycle one of the oldest Episcopal churches in America. Com­ or carriage drive along this, the most pleted in 1715, it has served historic street in America. the community continuously for more than 200 years.

By-paths will lead you to Williams­ The Williamsburg Lodge's dining You'll discover the charm of early Your Williamsburg Lodge room The Cascades Restaurant features burg's many graceful small gardens room and coffee shop offer regional American art at the Abby Aldrich overlooks , which Chesapeake Bay Country dining, restored to 18th-century appearance. favorites at moderate prices. Rockefeller Folk Art Collection. leads to Jamestown and Yorktown. nightly entertainment and dancing. Williamsburg

See one of the outstanding collec­ tions of English and American an­ tiques, ranging from the simplest kitchen anJ farm implements to the most elegant pieces at the Governor's Palace. In all, there are more than 200 exhibit rooms in 45 buildings. General Admission Ticket Holders of Colonial Williamsburg's General Admission Ticket will enjoy the endless variety of Vir­ ginia's colonial capital. The ticket includes more than thirty places of exhibition, use of the Historic Area To the dramatic sound of drums and fifes, the colonial militia drills before the Powder bus system, and attendance at eve­ ning film or lecture programs covering historical and cui tural subjects. In addition, the ticket is Colonial Crafts necessary for many other activities. In Colonial Williams­ burg's craft shops (right) you will see craftsmen at work with tools of two centuries ago. Silver, wood, iron, leather, and cloth are fashioned into wares our forefathers would recog­ nize. Many items are for sale. Suggestion: See the craft shops on the eve­ ning Lanthorn Tour.

You may dine where the pa­ triots did - at Christiana Campbell's, King's Arms and Josiah Chowning's taverns. A unique adventure awaits you as a horse-drawn colonial carriage, driven by a costumed coachman, takes you through Williamsburg. Williamsburg

Where to Stay

WILLIAMSBURG INN Virginia's tradition of gracious living in­ spired the elegant rooms of the Inn, its Colonial Houses and Providence Hall wings. Adjacent to the H istoric Area, the Inn will delight you with a championship golf coune, swimming pool, shaded ter­ races, and refreshing views of the green Virginia countryside. WILLIAMSBURG LODGE Channing rooms at moderate rates are yours at the Lodge. A few steps from the Historic Are.a, it h.as an excellent dining room and coffee shop, long shaded veran­ das and restful gardens. It is connected to the Conference Center, and offers golf, swimming, and other recreation. THE MOTOR HOUSE Set in a pine grove away from the high­ way T he Motor House has delightful rooms and suites complete self-service facilities, gift shop cafeteria, pools play­ ground, golf, tennis, and the Cascades Restaurant and Meeting Center. COLONIAL HOUSES You may stay in the Historic Area in a Colonial House or Tavern operated by Willia:m.&burg Inn. Fireplaces, antique furnishings, informal gardens add to your pleasure. Complete ·hotel service included.

Reservations For room reservations or additional in­ formation, please write to: Reservation Manager, P.O. Drawer B, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. How to get here llY OAR: Will iamsburg is on Interstate 64; fifty miles from Richmond, Virginia; 150 miles from Washington.

BY AIR: 15 miles from Patrick Henry Air­ port, serving Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg and Yorktown. Direct lim­ ousine service to Williamsburg hotels.

BY BUS: Greyhound nationwide service. Other Attractions There are many attractions nearby, in­ c.luding Jamestown Island and Festival Park ; Colonial National Parkway and the Yorktown battlefield ; Mariners Mu· Model of restored Williamsburg, with Duke of Gloucester Street running from the Capitol (bottom of picture) through the heart of the seum ; Carter's Grove and other planta­ tions; and the Virginia beaches. Historic Area and (in gray) to the College of William and Mary. Facilities adjacent to the Historic Area are shown: The Club House is the headquarters for recreation. Resident golf Tennis, bicycles, shuffleboard, pro, locker rooms, sports shop, grill and lounge are located here. and lawn bowling are available. Williamsburg Inn Williamsburg Lodge The Motor House Information Center Williamsburg

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