Works by former Williamsburg artist and illustrator Richard Stinely are on exhibit at the Williamsburg Library Gallery, 515 Scotland St., through the end of February. The exhibit includes both watercolors and acrylics made by the artist during trips up and down the east coast of the U.S. and in Europe. A graduate of Cooper Union, Stinely worked for Colonial Williamsburg Foundation from 1957 until his retirement in 1990. He held the position of graphic designer and artist for printed materials, including book design, illustration and production.
For more information, call the library at (757) 259-4070.
The traveling exhibit “Visions of the Universe – Four Centuries of Discovery” – will be displayed at the James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd. from Jan. 13 through March 26, 2010. “Visions of the Universe” focuses on astronomy through the ages – from Galileo’s initial findings to the latest results of the Hubble Space Telescope.
“Visions of the Universe” is presented by The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Md.; the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Mass.; and the American Library Association in Chicago, with funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
An updated list of programs associated with Visions of the Universe is posted at www.wrl.org/programs/visions.html.
Do You Have A Williamsburg Virginia speeding ticket or other moving violations? If you answered yes, then this Williamsburg Virginia Defensive Driving Traffic School course for you. If you have received a Traffic Citation in Williamsburg Virginia, if you were Court ordered to attend a Williamsburg Virginia Driver Improvement Clinic or if you need to build up some safe driving points for use in the future, our Williamsburg Virginia Traffic School Programs can help you attain your goal. Our Williamsburg Virginia Drive Improvement Clinic can and will help you
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Celebrate Colonial Williamsburgâ??s Black History Month and discover how colonial African Virginians fought for their individual and collective freedom in the face of a slave society. Programs this month will offer dramatic interpretations and compelling discussions to illuminate the lives of these courageous early Americans.
The orientation walk is designed to help guests plan their visit. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining and shopping options. Guests get an overview of the 18th century community and learn about the restoration of Williamsburg. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Jamestown Settlement 2218 Jamestown Road Williamsburg, VA 23185
Gallery exhibits and a special gallery brochure highlight the culture of the first known Africans in Virginia, from the kingdom of Ndongo in Angola, and the experience of Africans in 17th-century Virginia.
Guided tours of the museum’s outdoor living-history areas will compare fishing, hunting, construction and metalworking skills of Africans in Angola with technology used in 17th-century Virginia.
Yorktown Victory Center exhibits explore the impact of the Revolution on African Americans. A value-saving combination ticket is $19.25 for adults and $9.25 for ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free.
To learn more about "From Africa to Virginia," visit http://www.historyisfun.org/From-Africa-to-Virginia.htm.
Accessibility:
Date/Hours: Monday, February 01, 2010 - Sunday, February 28, 2010 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Loaction: Jamestown Settlement 2218 Jamestown Road/Route 31 South Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone1: (757) 253-4838 Phone2: (888) 593-4682 Toll-Free Fax: (757) 253-5299 Opens: 9 AM Closes: 5 PM Admission Fee Children Welcome
At Jamestown Settlement, Gallery exhibits and a special gallery brochure highlight the culture of the first known Africans in Virginia, from the kingdom of Ndongo in Angola, and the experience of Africans in 17th-century Virginia. Guided tours of the museum’s outdoor living-history areas will compare fishing, hunting, construction and metalworking skills of Africans in Angola with technology used in 17th-century Virginia.
Phone1: (757) 253-4838 Phone2: (888) 593-4682 Toll-Free Fax: (757) 253-5299 Opens: 9 AM Closes: 5 PM Admission Fee Children Welcome
At Jamestown Settlement, gallery exhibits and a special gallery brochure highlight the culture of the first known Africans in Virginia, from the kingdom of Ndongo in Angola, and the experience of Africans in 17th-century Virginia. Tours of the museum's outdoor living-history areas will compare boatbuilding, fishing and metalworking skills used by Africans in Angola with technology used in 17th-century Virginia.
See an extensive collection of American and British antiques. See furniture, metals, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, firearms, and textiles from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and the Public Hospital of 1773. Attend lectures and musical performances in the Hennage Auditorium. Visit the Museum Store and the Museum Café.
The orientation walk is designed to help guests plan their visit. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining and shopping options. Guests get an overview of the 18th century community and learn about the restoration of Williamsburg. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Included in all Historic Area or Museum admission passes. Tours depart at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 3:00.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to some of the masterworks on exhibit, such as paintings, ceramics, furniture and silver.
Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
The world is familiar with the accomplishments of Americaâ??s historical giants: men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. The efforts of these great men were essential to the overthrow of tyranny and the establishment of the United States as a self-governing republic. But their contributions were made possible by the often overlooked people of history on whose shoulders these first line patriots stood.
These people, preachers and servants, enslaved and free, who lived their lives, some heroically and some humbly, were nation builders no less than the Washingtons, Jeffersons and Henrys of history.
Have a conversation with a Nation Builder as they discuss the "Revolutionary" events that helped to inspire and influence the ideas of their American dream.
When: Feb 8, 2010 12:45:00 PM Where: Mary Stith House in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to the whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, textiles and more from Mrs. Rockefeller's original collection, for which the museum was founded.
Thirty-minute tours begin at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
The world is familiar with the accomplishments of Americaâ??s historical giants: men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. The efforts of these great men were essential to the overthrow of tyranny and the establishment of the United States as a self-governing republic. But their contributions were made possible by the often overlooked people of history on whose shoulders these first line patriots stood.
These people, preachers and servants, enslaved and free, who lived their lives, some heroically and some humbly, were nation builders no less than the Washingtons, Jeffersons and Henrys of history.
Have a conversation with a Nation Builder as they discuss the "Revolutionary" events that helped to inspire and influence the ideas of their American dream.
When: Feb 8, 2010 12:45:00 PM Where: Mary Stith House in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
The world is familiar with the accomplishments of Americaâ??s historical giants, men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. The efforts of these great men were essential to the overthrow of tyranny and the establishment of the United States as a self governing republic. But their contributions were made possible only by the often overlooked people of history on whose shoulders these first line patriots stood.
These people, preachers and house servants, enslaved and free, who lived their lives, some heroically and some humbly, were nation builders no less than the Washingtons, Jeffersons and Henrys of history. Have a conversation with a Nation Builder as they discuss the "Revolutionary" events that helped to inspire and influence the ideas of their American dream.
Reservations or additional tickets required.
When: Feb 8, 2010 12:45:00 PM Where: Mary Stith House in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to some of the masterworks on exhibit, such as paintings, ceramics, furniture and silver.
Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to the whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, textiles and more from Mrs. Rockefeller's original collection, for which the museum was founded.
Thirty-minute tours begin at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
Under the guidance of an experienced volunteer interpreter, guests explore the campus of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's research and preservation facilities. They have a chance to speak with the experts about the work that is involved in accurately recreating this colonial city.
Start the tour in the Bruton Heights School Lobby at 2:30 pm.
Available to Colonial Williamsburg Freedom or Independence Pass holders only. Free reservation required.
Monday, Feb. 8 - Wednesday, Feb. 17 Shows at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. Rated: R The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is the much-anticipated sequel to the indie cult classic, The Boondock Saints. Writer/director Troy Duffy continues the tough, stylized cutting-edge saga of the MacManus brothers (Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery), who have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce (Billy Connolly), in the quiet valleys of Ireland. When a beloved priest has been killed by the mob, the brothers return to Boston to mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible. Feb. 9, 11-16 screening room. 118 mins.
Reservations or additional tickets required.
When: Feb 8, 2010 4 PM Where: Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Monday, Feb. 1 - Thursday, Feb. 11 Shows at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. Not rated Cedric Klapisch, director of Lâ??auberge Espagnole, gathers together an all-star cast including Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche and Melanie Laurent (Inglorious Basterds) for a valentine to the city of lights. While waiting for a heart transplant that could save his life, Pierre (Romain Duris) grows closer to his sister and her lively children. Inspired by his family and observation of the teeming streets outside his window, Pierre regains hope in the time he has left. The Film explores the life and love possible only in the city that holds a story behind every shop window, small alley, street market or grand apartment building. French with subtitles. Feb. 2, 4-8, 10 screening room. 129 mins.
When: Feb 8, 2010 4 PM Where: Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
On this 45-minute guided tour learn about 18th-century European immigrant groups, why they moved to the colonies and where they settled. Trace their migrations through the objects they brought with them or produced in America.Examine decorative details on furniture, paintings, musical instruments and more to learn about the immigrant groups that made them.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
Monday, Feb. 1 - Thursday, Feb. 11 Shows at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. Not rated Cedric Klapisch, director of Lâ??auberge Espagnole, gathers together an all-star cast including Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche and Melanie Laurent (Inglorious Basterds) for a valentine to the city of lights. While waiting for a heart transplant that could save his life, Pierre (Romain Duris) grows closer to his sister and her lively children. Inspired by his family and observation of the teeming streets outside his window, Pierre regains hope in the time he has left. The Film explores the life and love possible only in the city that holds a story behind every shop window, small alley, street market or grand apartment building. French with subtitles. Feb. 2, 4-8, 10 screening room. 129 mins.
When: Feb 8, 2010 6 PM Where: Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Monday, Feb. 8 - Wednesday, Feb. 17 Shows at 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. Rated: R The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is the much-anticipated sequel to the indie cult classic, The Boondock Saints. Writer/director Troy Duffy continues the tough, stylized cutting-edge saga of the MacManus brothers (Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery), who have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce (Billy Connolly), in the quiet valleys of Ireland. When a beloved priest has been killed by the mob, the brothers return to Boston to mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible. Feb. 9, 11-16 screening room. 118 mins.
Reservations or additional tickets required.
When: Feb 8, 2010 6:45:00 PM Where: Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
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When the sun goes down, Williamsburg has a haunted history to tell. During this one-hour Colonial Williamsburg walking tour, you will enter the sites known for their supernatural inhabitants, and meet the ghosts of Colonial Williamsburg who still roam the town today.
Due to subject matter, this program is not appropriate for young children. Weather permitting.
When the sun goes down, Williamsburg has a haunted history to tell. During this one-hour Colonial Williamsburg walking tour, you will enter the sites known for their supernatural inhabitants, and meet the ghosts of Colonial Williamsburg who still roam the town today.
Due to subject matter, this program is not appropriate for young children. Weather permitting.
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The orientation walk is designed to help guests plan their visit. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining and shopping options. Guests get an overview of the 18th century community and learn about the restoration of Williamsburg. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Each Tuesday, visitors to Colonial Williamsburg are encouraged to view archaeological objects and to learn about current research being undertaken by the Foundation's archaeological staff. Tours cover the history of archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg and highlight artifacts and other evidence from more recent excavations.
Interaction with Foundation archaeologists provides insight into excavation techniques, curatorial efforts, and the functions of various labs. Participants will learn how artifacts, plant remains, and animal bones play roles in the history interpreted at Colonial Williamsburg today.
Check "Colonial Williamsburg This Week" for starting location. Tours last 90 minutes and begin at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:45 p.m.
Available only with Freedom Pass or Independence Pass. Due to limited availability, reservations must be booked on-site at any CW ticket location.
Available to Colonial Williamsburg Liberty Pass, Hotel Guest Pass, Freedom Pass or Independence Pass holders only.
Celebrate Colonial Williamsburgâ??s Black History Month and discover how colonial African Virginians fought for their individual and collective freedom in the face of a slave society. Programs this month will offer dramatic interpretations and compelling discussions to illuminate the lives of these courageous early Americans.
Each Tuesday, visitors to Colonial Williamsburg are encouraged to view archaeological objects and to learn about current research being undertaken by the Foundation's archaeological staff. Tours cover the history of archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg and highlight artifacts and other evidence from more recent excavations.
Interaction with Foundation archaeologists provides insight into excavation techniques, curatorial efforts, and the functions of various labs. Participants will learn how artifacts, plant remains, and animal bones play roles in the history interpreted at Colonial Williamsburg today.
Check "Colonial Williamsburg This Week" for starting location. Tours last 90 minutes and begin at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:45 p.m.
Available only with Freedom Pass or Independence Pass. Due to limited availability, reservations must be booked on-site at any CW ticket location.
Available to Colonial Williamsburg Liberty Pass, Hotel Guest Pass, Freedom Pass or Independence Pass holders only.
Stop by to chat and enjoy music played by a member of the resident performing ensemble at Colonial Williamsburg, the Governorâ??s Musick. Program is ongoing and guests can come and go as they wish. Space is limited.
When: Feb 9, 2010 10 AM Where: Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
The orientation walk is designed to help guests plan their visit. Guides share the latest information on programming, dining and shopping options. Guests get an overview of the 18th century community and learn about the restoration of Williamsburg. The experience lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Included in all Historic Area or Museum admission passes. Tours depart at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 3:00.
Each Tuesday, visitors to Colonial Williamsburg are encouraged to view archaeological objects and to learn about current research being undertaken by the Foundation's archaeological staff. Tours cover the history of archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg and highlight artifacts and other evidence from more recent excavations.
Interaction with Foundation archaeologists provides insight into excavation techniques, curatorial efforts, and the functions of various labs. Participants will learn how artifacts, plant remains, and animal bones play roles in the history interpreted at Colonial Williamsburg today.
Check "Colonial Williamsburg This Week" for starting location. Tours last 90 minutes and begin at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:45 p.m.
Available only with Freedom Pass or Independence Pass. Due to limited availability, reservations must be booked on-site at any CW ticket location.
Available to Colonial Williamsburg Liberty Pass, Hotel Guest Pass, Freedom Pass or Independence Pass holders only.
See an extensive collection of American and British antiques. See furniture, metals, ceramics, glass, paintings, prints, firearms, and textiles from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and the Public Hospital of 1773. Attend lectures and musical performances in the Hennage Auditorium. Visit the Museum Store and the Museum Café.
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to some of the masterworks on exhibit, such as paintings, ceramics, furniture and silver.
Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
Come and participate in a local court session where lives, liberties and property come into contest. Our guests may take on roles as justices, attorneys, litigants, petitioners or defendants. See how the rights of Virginians were maintained in open court.
25 minute program.
When: Feb 9, 2010 11 AM Where: Courthouse in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Let us introduce you to an evening at the theater. A favorite pastime of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, century theater reflects the popular culture of the day from marriage, fortune, and title to master-servant relationships--no topic escapes the 18th century stage.
When: Feb 9, 2010 11:45:00 AM Where: Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
The world is familiar with the accomplishments of Americaâ??s historical giants: men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. The efforts of these great men were essential to the overthrow of tyranny and the establishment of the United States as a self-governing republic. But their contributions were made possible by the often overlooked people of history on whose shoulders these first line patriots stood.
These people, preachers and servants, enslaved and free, who lived their lives, some heroically and some humbly, were nation builders no less than the Washingtons, Jeffersons and Henrys of history.
Have a conversation with a Nation Builder as they discuss the "Revolutionary" events that helped to inspire and influence the ideas of their American dream.
When: Feb 9, 2010 12:45:00 PM Where: Mary Stith House in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Is the theater a moral academy or the devilâ??s chapel? Itâ??s the players vs. the pulpit! Hear sermons and letters from both sides of the argument brought to life as fiery rhetoric and comic quips meet head to head. Join members of the Performing Arts Department as they take a look at the debate over theaterâ??s place in society, focusing on audiences in London and Virginia, the Church of England, and the famous Methodist preacher, George Whitefield.
When: Feb 9, 2010 12 PM Where: Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Guided tours by knowledgeable museum volunteers introduce you to the whimsical and fascinating paintings, sculpture, textiles and more from Mrs. Rockefeller's original collection, for which the museum was founded.
Thirty-minute tours begin at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. Included in museum admission ticket.
Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundationâ??s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.
The world is familiar with the accomplishments of Americaâ??s historical giants: men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. The efforts of these great men were essential to the overthrow of tyranny and the establishment of the United States as a self-governing republic. But their contributions were made possible by the often overlooked people of history on whose shoulders these first line patriots stood.
These people, preachers and servants, enslaved and free, who lived their lives, some heroically and some humbly, were nation builders no less than the Washingtons, Jeffersons and Henrys of history.
Have a conversation with a Nation Builder as they discuss the "Revolutionary" events that helped to inspire and influence the ideas of their American dream.
When: Feb 9, 2010 12:45:00 PM Where: Mary Stith House in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
The world is familiar with the accomplishments of Americaâ??s historical giants, men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. The efforts of these great men were essential to the overthrow of tyranny and the establishment of the United States as a self governing republic. But their contributions were made possible only by the often overlooked people of history on whose shoulders these first line patriots stood.
These people, preachers and house servants, enslaved and free, who lived their lives, some heroically and some humbly, were nation builders no less than the Washingtons, Jeffersons and Henrys of history. Have a conversation with a Nation Builder as they discuss the "Revolutionary" events that helped to inspire and influence the ideas of their American dream.
Reservations or additional tickets required.
When: Feb 9, 2010 12:45:00 PM Where: Mary Stith House in Williamsburg,Virginia Posted by:evdb
Each Tuesday, visitors to Colonial Williamsburg are encouraged to view archaeological objects and to learn about current research being undertaken by the Foundation's archaeological staff. Tours cover the history of archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg and highlight artifacts and other evidence from more recent excavations.
Interaction with Foundation archaeologists provides insight into excavation techniques, curatorial efforts, and the functions of various labs. Participants will learn how artifacts, plant remains, and animal bones play roles in the history interpreted at Colonial Williamsburg today.
Check "Colonial Williamsburg This Week" for starting location. Tours last 90 minutes and begin at 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:45 p.m.
Available only with Freedom Pass or Independence Pass. Due to limited availability, reservations must be booked on-site at any CW ticket location.
Available to Colonial Williamsburg Liberty Pass, Hotel Guest Pass, Freedom Pass or Independence Pass holders only.
The Town of Williamsburg Massachusetts was founded in 1771 and is located in Hampshire County.
Williamsburg contains about 3000 year round residents.
The town contains two villages Williamsburg and Haydenville which both of which contain remarkable examples of Greek revival architecture in homes as well as public buildings.
