Colonial Williamsburg Valentine's Week

Grayden and I have a tradition of going to Colonial Williamsburg for the week around Valentine's Day.  We are only 100 miles from one of our favorite spots.  It's a wonderful place to take long walks.  Tidewater is certainly warmer than our home town as we get closer to the ocean.  Our visit included warm days and chilly days, but always walks down in the Colonial area.  Put on your walking shoes and take a stroll with us.

The sky is starting to brighten and we have many lovely homes and tradesmen to view.  Colonial Williamsburg is a step back into the 18th century in Virginia. 

Bruton Parish Church has been a house of worship for over 300 years in Williamsburg.  George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry worshiped here when the Virginia House of Burgesses was in session.

Across from the church there is a lovely garden that is still sleeping.

Tiny homes and larger homes line the street that add charm to Colonial Williamsburg.

The Governor's Palace is down the Palace Green.  This was the home of seven Royal Governors and the first two elected Governors of Virginia. 

Continuing on our walk we pass the many shops that still make products in the manner of the 18th century.

If you wish to bring your horse and buggy, there is a post for doing so. 

Or you can ride the streets in this chauffeured buggy.

We prefer walking on this beautiful day.  It's in the upper 50's and it feels like Spring is in the air!

There are guest houses one can rent if you are so inclined.

On Valentine's Day Grayden and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at Chownings Tavern.

I always enjoy seeing the trees this time of year as you can see their form so clearly.

The King's Arms Tavern is a lovely place to have dinner as well.  If you come in summer there is dining and drinks are served in their outdoor garden patio. 

Shield's Tavern is also very nice place to have a meal.  We recently learned that Grayden's ancestors opened and operated this tavern in 1745.

You can see we are almost at the end of the Duke of Glouchester Street.  The Colonial Capitol is at the end of the block.

Charlton's Coffeehouse is on the left if you want to stop in and have a drink or talk about the impending revolution if you dare.

That is certainly what is being discussed at the Capitol.

Let's walk around the Capitol and continue with a walk on a parallel street.

This old fallen down limb continues to amuse me over the years.  It is still attached to the tree, but reminds me of a crocodile.  We greeted him every day on our walk.

The Public Gaol (jail) was built in 1701 and sits near the Capitol. 

Thankfully, we have no business here.  Let's see what other things await us.

This quiet lane is so peaceful and serene.  Notice all the different styles of fences in Colonial Williamsburg--All so very charming.

This house always reminds me of my Mama and Daddy.  I have a photo of us standing on the front porch of this home during Grand Illumination. 

I love this old live oak tree.  It has been here ever since I can remember as I've been coming here my whole life.

This was the home of George Wythe.  He taught Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and Henry Clay law.  He was also the first signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia.

I'm so glad you joined us on our walk today.  If I lived here it would have to be my walk every day as I love Colonial Williamsburg!  Thank you for coming along with us. ♥

Valentine's Week in Colonial Williamsburg

Grayden and I enjoy getting away to celebrate the love we share.  Valentine's day and our anniversary will find us most years going to one of our favorite places.  One place we have enjoyed our whole marriage is a trip to Colonial Willamsburg.  

It can be a fun place to go for the day or for the week.  This year we enjoyed a week in Williamsburg.  The weather was quite rainy and cloudy, but we still enjoyed ourselves.  Walking down the Duke of Gloucester Street is always enjoyable no matter the season.

I'm so thankful my knee managed to cooperate as we made our way down the street.

Tidewater Virginia is a little further along in the gardening season than we are and is so thrilling to see.  Spring is definitely on its way!

The Governor's Palace Green is certainly looking promising as the "green" is living up to its name.

The sun is beginning to peek out so we may need to stop in Mary Dickinson's shop and buy a hat.

I'm thankful we have no business to attend at the courthouse.

We never tire seeing the homes in Colonial Williamsburg.  They all are so charming.  If you've read this blog for very long you know we love it here.  I can't help but photograph everything we see.

If you have a Valentine to post we can go inside and send it on its way.

At the end of the street is the Capitol building.  The colonist moved their capitol from Jamestown to Williamburg - originally named Middle Plantation. 

Can you spot the daffodils blooming on the south bank?

The tiny yellow blossoms of hope are coming, my friends!  Our's are peeking up through the earth, but have a ways to bloom.

Let's head back up the street and get a little lunch.

During this winter season the only tavern open was Josiah Chowning's.

Inside we found a nice table and a funny tavern wench--sorry that's what they were called!  We enjoyed a soup trio of corn chowder, Brunswick stew and peanut soup.  Peanut soup is a wonderfully rich, delicious soup that is a favorite of my family's.  Our daughter makes it on occasion.

After lunch we continued our walk.  

Coming to Colonial Williamsburg is always a step back in time for us.  It doesn't matter how many visits we make here we always enjoy ourselves.  I'll share another post about another favorite place we like to visit when we come here.  Well, I do and Grayden always indulges me.  ♥