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In Punishment for Want of a Tidy Room |
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Ice Cream on a hot afternoon-- one of Thomas Jefferson's favorite treats! |
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The boys enjoying a trial in colonial Williamsburg. I got to be one of the judges! |
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A (handsome!) loyalist tries in vain to calm the angry crowds. |
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Taking a break in Williamsburg. |
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Preparing to meet George Washington |
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The Local Militia rises up against the Governor |
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In front of the Governor's Palace |
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Denver enjoyed a tour of the militia's arsenal. |
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Getting lost in the maze behind the Governor's Palace |
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Dinner in Williamsburg |
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George Washington speaks in favor of independence. |
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Denver and I enjoyed the colonial judge. |
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Denver enjoyed riding his "horse" through the town of Williamsburg. His horse was less enthusiastic! |
In the city of Williamsburg, we had the good fortune to visit on the anniversary of an uprising against the governor. After the Boston Massacre, the governor in Williamsburg took the gunpowder from the local militia. Upon discovering the theft (and the culprit), the militia and local people rose up against the governor and threatened to storm the governor's palace. We stood among the townspeople and listened to the different opinions of people, and watched as the angry mob was (temporarily) persuaded to retreat.
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Observing the trial of a man for failure to attend church. |
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A candlemaker at work. |
At Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, we toured his plantation and his home. We learned about Jefferson's life, and the lives of his family and slaves. More powerful than books-- which I admittedly adore-- the effect of being at Monticello was profound: walking through tunnels built for the servants; touching the chair where Jefferson last sat; seeing nearly the same view Jefferson saw from his bedroom window; seeing his burial site and a recent wreath sent from President Obama. Jefferson's life and times seemed more real than ever.
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The boys in front of Monticello. |
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Some families do far more traveling. Some do far less. I am simply grateful for this time with my family. It is our time to create our own history-- one of love, joy, and togetherness. Oh yes, and a trip to Busch Gardens where the boys (all FOUR of them) went crazy for roller coasters all day long!
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Denver and Spencer in front of Jefferson's gardens. |
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Enjoying lunch at the foot of Monticello. |
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Chillin' at the Swimming Pool |
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Heated Indoor/Outdoor Pool |
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Escape from Pompeii |
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My Boys in a Teacup at Busch Gardens |