A Haunting in Williamsburg

A Haunting in Williamsburg
Author :
Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 117
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780380758920
ISBN-13 : 038075892X
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis A Haunting in Williamsburg by : Lou Kassem

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.

Creating Colonial Williamsburg

Creating Colonial Williamsburg
Author :
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Total Pages : 241
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781469625676
ISBN-13 : 1469625679
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Creating Colonial Williamsburg by : Anders Greenspan

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

The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg
Author :
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
Total Pages : 186
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0879351586
ISBN-13 : 9780879351588
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg by : M. Kent Brinkley

""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.

Williamsburg Before and After

Williamsburg Before and After
Author :
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
Total Pages : 216
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0879350776
ISBN-13 : 9780879350772
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Williamsburg Before and After by : George Humphrey Yetter

George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780, and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches, and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color "after" photographs show that the vision and dream have been fulfilled.

Restoring Williamsburg

Restoring Williamsburg
Author :
Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 298
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780300248357
ISBN-13 : 0300248350
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Restoring Williamsburg by : George Humphrey Yetter

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.

Entertaining Ideas from Williamsburg

Entertaining Ideas from Williamsburg
Author :
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
Total Pages : 172
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0879350954
ISBN-13 : 9780879350956
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Entertaining Ideas from Williamsburg by : Susan Hight Rountree

Drawing on the heritage of Virginia hospitality, this book contains a treasure trove of sugges- tions and ow-tos for commemorating special occassions throughout the year. From a winter dinner to a spring wedding, this beautiful book, provides a wealth of flower-arranging, decorating, handicraft, and cooking ideas.

Williamsburg's Joseph Prentis

Williamsburg's Joseph Prentis
Author :
Publisher : Colonial Williamsburg
Total Pages : 74
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780879352509
ISBN-13 : 0879352507
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Williamsburg's Joseph Prentis by : Joseph Prentis

The personal garden book and garden calendar of Joseph Prentis, an attorney in Williamsburg, Virginia. Prentis's garden directions and advice provide us with an interesting and useful garden record. These manuscripts from eighteenth-century tidewater Virginia are a welcome addition to kitchen garden literature.

Christmas in Williamsburg

Christmas in Williamsburg
Author :
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 66
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781426308673
ISBN-13 : 1426308671
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Christmas in Williamsburg by : Karen Kostyal

Showcases traditions, crafts, recipes, and customs from throughout three hundred years of American Christmas celebrations, with photographs and descriptions of holiday festivities in Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.

1776

1776
Author :
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 52
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781426305177
ISBN-13 : 1426305176
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis 1776 by : K. M. Kostyal

Find yourself transported to Williamsburg in the days of the Revolution See the city at war through the eyes of everyday citizens for an exciting new perspective on the historic year of 1776. The latest in the popular "New Look" line of history titles, K.M. Kostyal's 1776: A New Look at Revolutionary Williamsburg combines new scholarship with rare, powerful photographs to take readers behind the scenes at Colonial Williamsburg. Stunning re-enactment photographs of America's "Revolutionary City" brings history vividly to life: The narrative goes beyond the story of the founding fathers to give a close-up look at how the war for independence played out for ordinary citizens such as women, blacksmiths, and enslaved people. Colonial Williamsburg scholars shed fresh light on this vital era in our history with the most recent research and analysis. The book's lively design combines with the compelling photography of modern-day Williamsburg's street theater and historic interpretation to transport readers back to the heyday of colonial times. Scenes from around the city include a milliner forced to pack up shop, children at a play in a courtyard next to soldiers on patrol, and slaves wrenched from family and friends as they leave town with their Loyalist masters. This exciting, innovative book takes a new look at a familiar topic through the lives of the men and women who would claim America for their own and declare themselves its first citizens. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

A Pitiless Rain

A Pitiless Rain
Author :
Publisher : White Mane Pub
Total Pages : 160
Release :
ISBN-10 : 157249042X
ISBN-13 : 9781572490420
Rating : 4/5 (2X Downloads)

Synopsis A Pitiless Rain by : Earl C. Hastings

The intensity and significance of the Battle of Williamsburg on May 4 and 5, 1862, are often underestimated and misunderstood. Previously understood only as a rear guard action on the way to Richmond and overshadowed by the events of the Seven Days, it was in fact a savage two days' engagement which at its height involved more than 20,000 troops in combat. This is the first full length book to treat the battle in all its strategic importance. The authors draw heavily on original sources to reconstruct the action and to highlight the stories of military and civilian participants in the battle and its aftermath. That original material offers new insights into events associated with the Battle of Williamsburg. An extensive appendix describes the location of the battlefield and includes descriptions of key sites which still exist.