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]]>Settlers began to arrive in the area of what is now Williamsburg in the 16th century and it became colonial Virginia’s capital in the 18th century before American independence in 1776.
Now, Colonial Williamsburg has been turned into a living history museum where visitors can visit original and reconstructed buildings from the area, see historical reenactments, and really feel as if they have traveled back in time.
for #TradesTuesday. . Join us live on Facebook every Tuesday, or use your admission ticket or pass to discover more than 20 trades, where modern-day practitioners use 18th-century tools and techniques to apprentice in — and eventually master — blacksmithing, woodworking, or gunsmithing, just to name a few. . These world-renowned experts not only make goods and provide services to our Historic Area, they also consult and produce for other cultural institutions around the world. . You will not find a trades community with so many experts in one place anywhere else in the world. 
. Click the link in our bio. to plan your visit and celebrate craftsmanship here at Colonial Williamsburg! . . . . . #colonialwilliamsburg #colonial #history #visitwilliamsburg #visitvirginia #williamsburgva #loveva #historicarea #dukeofgloucesterstreet #dogstreet #18thcentury #history #livinghistory #museum #williamsburg #visitvirginia #americanrevolution #trades #makers #trades #tradespeople #craftspeople #historictrades #craftsmanship #18thcenturytrade #americasfirstmakersHighlights in Colonial Williamsburg include era-specific shops which have demonstrations of how to make products such as wigs, the original 18th century town courthouse, and the beautiful gardens at the reconstructed Governor’s Palace.
An entire community of people which works to make as faithful a reenactment of life over 250 years ago make this one of the most fascinating places for history buffs to visit in the entire world.
Be sure to add this Virginia highlight to your list of places to visit and get lost in life as it was centuries ago.
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