Creating Colonial Williamsburg
Title | Creating Colonial Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | Anders Greenspan |
Publisher | UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | 241 |
Release | 2020-11-12 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1469625679 |
In Creating Colonial Williamsburg, Anders Greenspan examines the restoration and re-creation of the structures and gardens of Virginia's colonial capital beginning in 1926. The restoration was undertaken by the Rockefeller family, whose aim was to promote a twentieth-century appreciation for eighteenth-century ideals. Ironically, those ideals, including democracy, individualism, and representative government, were often promoted at the expense of a more complete understanding of the town's true history. The meaning and purpose of Colonial Williamsburg has changed over time, along with America's changing social and political landscapes, making the study of this historic site a unique and meaningful entry point to understanding the shifting modern American character. In recent years, financial struggles and declining attendance forced a new interpretation of the town, extending the presentation into the period of the American Revolution, while adding new interpretive approaches such as street theater and a greater emphasis on technology. Over its eighty-year history, says Greenspan, Colonial Williamsburg has grown and matured, while still retaining its emphasis on the importance of eighteenth-century values and their application in the modern world.
The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg
Title | The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | M. Kent Brinkley |
Publisher | Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | 186 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9780879351588 |
""The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg" features twenty gardens in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Stunning photography complements the text and detailed garden plans identify the plantings in each garden. Experience the sights, colors, and textures found in Colonial Williamsburg's gardens each season of the year."--Book jacket.
A Haunting in Williamsburg
Title | A Haunting in Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | Lou Kassem |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 117 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Ghost stories |
ISBN | 038075892X |
Staying in Colonial Williamsburg in a house once owned by her ancestors, Jayne met an old family ghost who was haunted by a terrible wrong she had done over 200 years ago and she begged Jayne to help her set it right.
Favorite Meals from Williamsburg
Title | Favorite Meals from Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | Charlotte Turgeon |
Publisher | Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | 182 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 9780879350666 |
Offers traditional and contemporary recipes
Restoring Williamsburg
Title | Restoring Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | George Humphrey Yetter |
Publisher | Yale University Press |
Total Pages | 298 |
Release | 2019-01-01 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0300248350 |
This up-to-date and comprehensive look at the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg illuminates the important role it has played in our understanding of 18th-century America.
Colonial Williamsburg
Title | Colonial Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation |
Publisher | Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | 258 |
Release | 2014-12-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0879352655 |
The first all-new edition of the official guide since 1985, Colonial Williamsburg is the first guide to focus on the Revolutionary City. It includes a comprehensive history of Williamsburg's role in the Revolution, followed by site-by-site descriptions of what happened here and why it mattered and still matters. Also featured are: Photo essays highlighting key scenes from the Revolution, Biographies of Revolutionary figures, Architectural histories, Treasures of the Art Museums, Hotels, Taverns and Restaurants, Recreation, and Shopping. More than 500 color photos.
Christmas Decorations from Williamsburg
Title | Christmas Decorations from Williamsburg PDF eBook |
Author | Susan Hight Rountree |
Publisher | Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | 156 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780879350857 |
Superb photography, descriptive text, and 27 charming color drawings present ideas and how-to's for creating wreaths, cones, swags, roping, and other holiday decorations for mantels, stairways, windows, and tables.