Dismissed from Court!
After our hearty breakfast of Cherrios and peanut butter toast, we headed to Colonial Williamsburg, Day 2.
The Weather Channel was right when it told us last week that it would rain on Wednesday morning, but we decided to push on with our plans anyway.
Our first stop was the County Courthouse for a re-enactment trial. The trial was to start at 11am. Audiance participation is a must as each of us will play a part...defendant, jury, etc. But, due to rain, the audience never showed up so we were dismissed from court! That is, court had to be cancelled since we were the only visitors this morning, but not before having an opportunity to discuss the court processes in the 1700's.
We visited the magazine where weapons from the 1700's reside as well as muskets still in use today. We also stopped in the leather shop where an artisan was creating a leather cartridge holder.
Next stop, the Printing Office and Bindery. With Karen's dad being in the printing business, it was interesting to see the type set, inking and printing process. FYI - everything in Colonial Williamsburg is still produced using the same tools and methods as used in the 17th Century. We were treated to a personal presentation as we were once again the only visitors there.
We continued making our way to the Capitol building, the original Capitol of Virginia. Our tour started in the House Chamber where we learned about their process. Unlike the County Courthouse, capital cases such as murder were tried here. We also were told how votes were cast on issues facing the state to include elections. Most Americans believe women were the only ones who did not have the right to vote, but the average man could not vote either unless he was a land owner. For ref., the Capitol bldg is located at the corner of Blair and Waller street (more to come, ref. Waller).
Lunch today was in Chowning's Tavern. The chips and biscuits were made from scratch. Bill had a salad and Corn soup with biscuits while Karen had a roasted vegetable trencher with chips. Both meals were excellant.
Our last stop was the Bruton Parish Church - still in use. There were several pews with famous names like Washington, Jefferson, Monroe and some somewhat unknowns like Waller. So why did we mention Waller? Good friend Sue Clarke's maiden name is Waller. This may not be a coincidence and therefore, we took a picture of the pew and plaque in her honor.
By now, the rain stopped and the sun came out. So off we went to New Town where we did a little shopping. While Karen bought a couple gift items, Bill found the candy shop and made sure we had an afternoon chocolate treat.
Tonight's bill of fare was soup, salad and sourdough bread in our home away from home.
The Weather Channel was right when it told us last week that it would rain on Wednesday morning, but we decided to push on with our plans anyway.
Our first stop was the County Courthouse for a re-enactment trial. The trial was to start at 11am. Audiance participation is a must as each of us will play a part...defendant, jury, etc. But, due to rain, the audience never showed up so we were dismissed from court! That is, court had to be cancelled since we were the only visitors this morning, but not before having an opportunity to discuss the court processes in the 1700's.
Proclamation dismissing us from court!
Third weapon from the bottom is from 1690.
Next stop, the Printing Office and Bindery. With Karen's dad being in the printing business, it was interesting to see the type set, inking and printing process. FYI - everything in Colonial Williamsburg is still produced using the same tools and methods as used in the 17th Century. We were treated to a personal presentation as we were once again the only visitors there.
We continued making our way to the Capitol building, the original Capitol of Virginia. Our tour started in the House Chamber where we learned about their process. Unlike the County Courthouse, capital cases such as murder were tried here. We also were told how votes were cast on issues facing the state to include elections. Most Americans believe women were the only ones who did not have the right to vote, but the average man could not vote either unless he was a land owner. For ref., the Capitol bldg is located at the corner of Blair and Waller street (more to come, ref. Waller).
Our last stop was the Bruton Parish Church - still in use. There were several pews with famous names like Washington, Jefferson, Monroe and some somewhat unknowns like Waller. So why did we mention Waller? Good friend Sue Clarke's maiden name is Waller. This may not be a coincidence and therefore, we took a picture of the pew and plaque in her honor.
By now, the rain stopped and the sun came out. So off we went to New Town where we did a little shopping. While Karen bought a couple gift items, Bill found the candy shop and made sure we had an afternoon chocolate treat.
Tonight's bill of fare was soup, salad and sourdough bread in our home away from home.
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