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August 7, 2014

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Garden Visit: Secrets of Another Century at Colonial Williamsburg By Justine Hand July 30, 2014

The historic site of Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th-century capital of Virginia, has many

stunning landscapes, such as the formal Dutch-Renaissance-style garden at Governor's Palace.

But during a recent visit, I was drawn to the humble gardens outside the more modest houses. On these

plots, Williamsburg's researchers and re-enactors use traditional tools and period plants to create living

examples of historic gardens.

Photography by Justine Hand for Gardenista.

delphinium garden at Colonial Williamsburg, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: The experts at Colonial Williamsburg use archeological evidence and historic documents

to recreate authentic period gardens. In the colonial era, only the very wealthy would have separate

gardens for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. So here in the kitchen garden behind Shield's Tavern,

delphinium and foxgloves mix with dill and other herbs to form a textured border.


Shields Tavern kitchen garden cabbages, Colonial Williamsburg, Gardenista

Above: Hearty cabbages (a colonial favorite) also grow in the Shield's Tavern garden, which provides the

produce for the tavern's 18th-century menu. Note the neat beds: Colonial gardens were organized,

symmetrical affairs.

Colonial Nursery, Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: At the Colonial Nursery and Garden, the beds are protected by low wicker fences and separated

by crushed-shell paths. It all makes Revolutionary-era gardening look pretty romantic, but you should

know that by the time of the Revolution, most colonists had given up growing their own vegetables. It

was just too unpredictable and too much laborthink 50 trips to the well and back, according to a vivid

account by Therese Ciesinski. In 1750, diets consisted of less than 10 percent vegetables, mostly grown

on nearby plantations.


willow fencing Colonial Williamsburg Nursery, Gardenista

Above: A closeup of one of the wicker fences. The shells come from nearby Chesapeake Bay.

wheelbarrows, Colonial Nursery, Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: Workers at the Colonial Nursery and Garden use only period tools. Many of the charming

wheelbarrows are made on-site.


willow stacking of peas, Colonial Nursery, Colonial Williamsburg, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: Colonial Williamsburg's garden structures are just as intriguing as the plants. Here, a bent-twig

trellis supports growing peas.

pots, Colonial Nursery, Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: The nursery sells a wide selection of plants, period tools, and simple pots made on the premises.


poppies and corn flowers Colonial Nursery, Colonial Williamsburg, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: Among the many small flowerbeds, this vibrant display of poppies and cornflowers stood out.

herbs , Colonial Nursery, Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: Herbs and other plants favored by the colonists line the walkway outside the nursery.

baskets, Colonial Nursery, Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista


Above: You can also buy a hand-woven basket for gathering vegetables and flowers back home.

broken pots, Colonial Williamburg Gardens, Gardenista

Above: Broken pots? No worries. Terra-cotta shards serve as mulch around this garden shed.

peas, Colonial Nursery, Colonial Williamsburg, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: Peas destined for one of the taverns, where the kitchens follow traditional 18th-century recipes.


sheep, Colonial Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: Much like the gardens at Colonial Williamsburg, livestock pens are nestled right up against the

houses. Here, spring lambs feed at twilight.

delphinium path Colonial Willimsburg, Gardenista

Above: A kitchen garden, conveniently close to the house.

orchard, Colonial Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista


Above: The fruit orchards are enclosed with a variety of period fencing.

picket fence, Colonial Williamsburg, VA, by Justine Hand for Gardenista

Above: No matter how small, each colonial cottage had its own yard and garden.

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A Day in Colonial Williamsburg

July 27, 2014

Theres another one, Mom! Can I go? My daughter was already running away from me as she posed her question. She had been chasing down dogs all day long.

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, with tourists milling about and living history surrounding you, is

certainly an excellent place to walk your dog. For my nine-year-old daughter, it was a chance to befriend and play with many breeds of her number one choice of pet. Also known as The Revolutionary City, Colonial Williamsburg is approximately 4 blocks by 8 blocks of shops, restaurants, museums, living history exhibits, and historical buildings. Walking the city is free,

access to most of the buildings requires a ticket.

Our day started by meeting with the Sentinel to get our secret orders for RevQuest: Save the Revolution! This modern treasure hunt immerses you in the history of the American Revolution and puts you in the center of the action as a spy. (Read my full review here.) Soon after that, my daughter spotted her first canine target.

We went on to watch a carpenter and his wife argue over his enlisting in Americas new army. We listened to citizens reactions as the Declaration of Independence was read for the first time. We watched the Williamsburg Independent Company storm the Governors Palace to demand the return of the colonys stolen gunpowder.


And we met more dogs.

Nigel is apparently a frequent visitor to Williamsburg he even has his own Facebook page! His human gave Cassie his card so she could follow his adventures.

We took a delightful break at R. Charltons Coffeehouse, where we sampled coffee, tea, and hot chocolate inspired by recipes of the past. One of my favorite stops of the day was the tour of the Capitol


Building. Listening to our docent discuss the founding principles of our government, the ways our freedoms were being taken away, and our rights and responsibilities as citizens, I found his words to be

eerily still relevant.

When darkness fell, it was time to learn about the ghosts of Williamsburg! And yes, there were more dogs.

My family stayed at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites. Offering continental breakfast, a pool and new splash park, and an outdoor playground that includes shuffleboard, tetherball, tabletennis,

miniature golf, magic shows and storytelling, the hotel is perfect for families. The Woodlands is adjacent to the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and just a short (and absolutely lovely) walk to The

Revolutionary City. I loved these plaques that lined the walkway and took me back in time with facts as I walked toward the City. Free shuttle service is also available.

For my family, Colonial Williamsburg ended up being more than a place to learn about American history. We made friends. We shared information and clues with others while playing RevQuest, we

talked with the tradespeople and shopkeepers, and, of course, we chatted with dog owners from all walks of life.

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More Family Fun In Colonial Williamsburg Revolutionary City

By Rubyellen Bratcher

July 31, 2014

We are very thankful for this chance to experience Colonial Williamsburg Revolutionary City. When the opportunity first presented itself to me, I was shocked and ecstatic: (1) I love history. (2) The kids would love this experience. We were given a budget to work with, and when its a family of 6, you still have to be creative to make it all work (e.g., find the best price taking a red eye I know, kinda crazy), and it was completely up to us what we wanted to do, see, and eat when we got there. We stayed at Colonial Wiliamsburg Woodlands hotel, since that was suggested to be the most family friendly option, but there are plenty of other accommodations to choose from. As I was booking, I noticed they had a Kids Play, Stay, and Eat Free package and so thats what I went with. It includes all the admission tickets to the museums, most buildings, and tours (there a couple things like carriage rides or ghost tours that would be an additional expense if you want to do that), the hotel had a new water park (were not talking theme-park huge here, just to give you some perspective, but more than enough for the kids to love). Regarding meals, there was what I considered to be a higher-end continental breakfast (it had many options, to include a DIY waffle-maker, sausage, eggs, fresh-cut fruit, yogurts, hot/cold cereals just your basic as bagels and pastries) and kids get to eat free for dinner (we appreciate little perks like that)! I think it is the best option for families, just for the tour tickets alone. We were able to get in to see show/tours that would typically require an extra fee, but


with our package, that was already included! Extra things that we had to pay additional for were the carriage ride and the meals during lunchtime for the kids.

The whole place is really family-friendly. One spot in particular we spent a lot of time at was the Colonial Garden. Ben was marveling at the 18-century methods they used to care for it; he was mesmerized as he walked around observing the various plants and vegetables. The girls were able to help out with the watering, and I was ooh-ing and ahh-ing over how that is exactly how I want my garden to look like. I love the look of overgrown bushes and flowers tumbling into each other, and while I try to mimic that at home, mine looks more like an overgrown mess.


One request the girls had was to ride a carriage, but for this you need to make sure youre at a ticketing office right at 9am because they sell out quickly, especially in the hot summer months because they dont let the horses ride past noon on hotter days. We rode an open carriage because that is what fit our family of six, and it also happens to be the same carriage Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip rode when they visited here in 2007. Though its a short ride (fifteen minutes), the girls faces told us it was well worth it.


There are shuttles that can take you from one area to the next, but we also found it quite easy to maneuver about on foot. Sure, it was hot and humid, as we were all sweating cats and dogs, but the fun and excitement of roaming the streets and interacting with different characters really distracted us from the hot conditions.


For lunch, we ate at the taverns since we were usually exploring the historic area; Chowning Tavern was our favorite. Dinners we spent at Huzzah! (adjacent to our hotel) and Traditions (adjacent to the Williamsburg Lodge). Huzzah was super family-friendly and the kids got to make their own pizzas. Traditions was a little more formal, and I got to indulge in crab cake and the girls got dishes that were equally as fancy, but just kid size. With the package we signed up for, the kids were able to eat free at both places for dinner (and also the taverns, but we never went to the taverns for dinner). I think deals like that for families are much appreciated.


Another thing we read about was the brickyard. Brave was commenting how much she wanted to come back in October to see the bricks fired up, since thats what she read in the book. Though, we didnt get to see that, the girls did get to take part in treading the mud to make brick. They were really hesitant at first, but eventually (with a lot of coaxing), they went in. Go figure, at home they dont hesitate to play in the mud, but here when they are encouraged to, they hesitate.

Theres so much we saw and did that Im sure the girls probably werent able to keep track of it all. We plan to continue studying the American Revolution and Colonial Times, so I think reading more books after the visit will allow us to continue building upon their knowledge. We let them indulge in some costumes to commemorate their time there (Brave chose coloring books however), so that will get added to their dress-up box and we will recreate our own scenes of the Revolution at home. My mind is already spinning with learning activities we could do to dive deeper into this time period, and we are all very thankful for the opportunity to experience this living history museum in-person and for all the memories we created together as a family.

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Teens draft scripts so museum exhibits speak to teensB y B a r b a r a a n d K e n B e e m

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. One day several years ago, a teenager followed his parents into the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Whereas the couple was engaged with what they saw, the young person was not. And so, weary from touring the historic Virginia town, the teen found a bench, stretched out and took a nap. That nap did not go unnoticed: Someone from the upper echelons of the museums administration spotted the snoozing patron and immediately approached Trish Balderson, manager of museum education.

Do something about this! was the directive. And so, thanks to that young person who felt the urge to

snooze, hundreds of teens (and others) have been turned on to the offerings of Williamsburgs world-class collections through Teen Takes, an audio tour, now also accessible by smartphone. Five years after its inception, this survey of selected treasures in the galleries, designed for young people by young people, continues to flourish.

At Williamsburgs museums, as at many similar facilities, programs for young children abound. Most notably, little tikes can follow the bucolic adventures of a dog named Prince in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum; a highlight of this program is the opportunity to create artwork and display it on a board set aside to showcase the work of young visitors. Additionally, teens have long been invited to drop in at the gallery and take advantage of a variety of creative activities. But it took that one disengaged visitor to set in motion an organized tour.

Beginning in March 2008, Balderson connected with a local high school English teacher and set up a meeting with her class. Balderson and several of her colleagues brought with them nearly 30 pictures of items in the museums and invited the students to select artifacts that spoke to them. Their teacher then assigned a script-writing project; independent research was encouraged, and curators at Williamsburg made themselves available to offer guidance.

In the end, 17 scripts were chosen to be used as part of an audio tour of the museums, a number that has fallen to 14 because of changing exhibits, the museums education manager noted. Objects chosen had a coolness factor, things with a great story, she said. Hallmarks of the museum were also included in the tour.

As for the narrators, many of the students whose scripts were not chosen to be included in the project were asked to read. Balderson thinks this level of participation among teens makes the museum seem more approachable to their visiting peers. Additionally, a few of the scripts were read by members of Colonial Williamsburgs staff of interpreters.

And so a heated political debate introduces a No Stamp Tax teapot, and Martha Washington speaks lovingly of her husband while visitors stand before the imposing and important Charles Willson Peale portrait of the countrys

first president. A beautifully scripted monologue of a woman seated with a musician and a servant brings an 18th century Staffordshire pew group to life.

To begin the tour, audio equipment can be borrowed at the front desk or participants can use their phones. Enjoyed in its entirety, the program takes less than an hour, although museum guests can pick and choose what they want to see or linger longer if so inclined. This is not a treasure hunt but instead an introduction to folk art and decorative arts, Balderson pointed out.

The tour begins with a memory pot made in Virginia in the first years of the 20th century. This one has a high cool

Above: What can you say about a timeless piece of pottery that just makes you want to smile? Teen Takes offers insight into this amusing object. (Photo courtesy of the Art Museums of Williamsburg)

Above: The coolness factor of this memory pot, a 3-D scrapbook, almost guaranteed that it would be the first artifact visited by those taking the Teen Takes tour at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.(Photo courtesy of the Art Museums of Williamsburg)

Above: There were some things that were included in Teen Takes because they are considered integral to the museums collection. This Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington is one such example. (Photo courtesy of the Art Museums of Williamsburg)

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factor, the education manager remarked. Its a kind of 3-D scrapbook with buttons and bric-a-brac glued onto a pot. We dont know its history, and we dont know who made it.

Proceeding through the two-story museum, teens have the opportunity to learn about a variety of accessions, from a tiny mourning ring (who wore this ring and in memory of whom? the script reader wonders) to an entire room, a faux-finished interior of the 1836 Shaw house, removed from North Carolina and lovingly rebuilt.

Items in the collections that might well be overlooked are given star treatment, including a 1760s British brass orrery (a mechanical model of the solar system) that includes Uranus, an 1863 banjo made from a tambourine and a relief portrait of Marian Anderson carved in wood by a Columbus, Ohio, barber. A salt-glazed stoneware face pitcher, a folk artists depiction of a movie theatre and an amusing wooden frog (inspired by the forked branch from which it was fashioned) offer a whimsical flavor. On a more serious side, William Derings mid-18th century portrait of a young George Booth, resplendent in colonial attire and accompanied by his dog and sporting equipment, illustrates that young people share common threads over the years.

But the tours most popular attraction is an 1810 blunderbuss. You could use it to shoot anything. That, and the fact that these things were used by outlaws and pirates, makes it appealing, Balderson explained.

Introduced in time for Spring Break 2009, the tour has met with favor from

the start, she continued. Parents have been grateful that their teenage children are encouraged to appreciate the museums, and some noted that their families have stayed longer in the galleries as a result. She said that the program, tweaked over the years, continues to be viable and to serve our needs. And, most importantly, Balderson concluded, the tour encourages visitors to focus their attention and look at the objects on display.

The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg are located at the intersection of Francis and South Henry streets in Williamsburg, Va. For more information, call (757) 220-7724 or go to www.history.org

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Above: You just never know a teenage boy wrote the script that describes this mid-18th century portrait by William Dering of a young George Booth, and the result was an emotional and intellectual bonding that spread across the centuries. (Photo courtesy of the Art Museums of Williamsburg)

Above: Teen Takes is a highlights tour of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, written and narrated by teens for teens. The program was developed as a response to one young visitor who chose to take a nap in the gallery rather than appreciate the treasures that surrounded him. (Photo by Ken Beem)

Above: A painted wooden frog, inspired by the forked branch from which it was carved, might be otherwise overlooked by visitors, were it not highlighted in Teen Takes. (Photo courtesy of the Art Museums of Williamsburg)

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Colonial Williamsburg offers free tickets to Hampton Roads residents

By Nicole Paitselnpaitsel August 1, 2014

Colonial Williamsburg is offering free tickets to its Historic Area and art museums to residents of most cities and counties inHampton Roads.

The free one-day tickets will be available Aug. 8 through Aug. 15 to residents of Williamsburg, James City County, York County,Gloucester County, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Norfolk,Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach.

The offer is valid for adult residents and their accompanying children.

We are extending this offer to people who live in communities that have been strong supporters of Colonial Williamsburg, said Skip Ferebee, director of consumer strategy and sales. Colonial Williamsburg is a national treasure located close to home. We invite our neighbors to experience all that a visit to the Revolutionary City offers the interactive spy game, RevQuest: The Old Enemy, 19 historic trades, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, 90 acres of gardens, 88 original structures and nearly 500 buildings reconstructed on the basis of extensive research and, last but not least, the engaging Revolutionary City street theater that puts visitors in the heart of a town in the throes of war.

The free ticket offer is only available at Colonial Williamsburgs Regional Visitor Center, located at 101 Visitor Center Drive.

The ticket counter is open from 8:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Proof of residency is required to qualify for free ticket. Members of the military who have temporary residence status should provide military ID and a piece of mail or other document that includes local address. Ticket must be used on the date of issue.

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Colonial Williamsburg offers no-cost tickets for Hampton Roads residents

By Steve Vaughan August 5, 2014

WILLIAMSBURG In a new promotion,Colonial Williamsburg will offer everyone in Hampton Roads free one-day tickets to the Historic Area and arts museums Aug. 8-15.

The offer is broader than some in prior years, when free tickets were offered to area residents.

"We want to offer the residents of the region an opportunity to understand the treasure they have right in their back yard," said Colonial Williamsburg spokeswoman Barbara Brown. "Of course, we hope they will come back."

Residents of Williamsburg, James City County, York County and Gloucester County are eligible for the free tickets, as are those who live in Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Norfolk,Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach.

"We are extending this offer to people who live in communities that have been strong supporters of Colonial Williamsburg," said Skip Ferebee, director of consumer strategy and sales. "We invite our neighbors to experience all that a visit to the Revolutionary City offers the interactive spy game, 'RevQuest: The Old Enemy,' 19 historic trades, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, 90 acres of gardens, 88 original structures and nearly 500 buildings reconstructed on the basis of extensive research and, last but not least, the engaging Revolutionary City street theater that puts visitors in the heart of a town in the throes of war."

Brown said that, while the times coincide, the free-ticket offer is separate from the "All In For August" promotion sponsored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance in response to a soft summer tourism season.

"We are participating in 'All In For August,' we have several offers up on that website, but this is something completely separate that the foundation is doing."

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Visitors who want to participate in the free ticket offer have to go to Colonial Williamsburg's Regional Visitor Center. The ticket counter is open from 8:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Proof of residency is required to qualify for a free ticket. Members of the military who have temporary residence status should provide military ID and a piece of mail or other document that includes local address. The free tickets must be used on the date they are issued.

More - Details about the offer are available at http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/special-offers/area-residents-free. The regular price of a one-day ticket is $43.95 for adults and $38.75 for children 6 to 15. Children under 6 are free.

Vaughan can be reached at 757-345-2343.

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Colonial Williamsburg will offer rainchecks to improve guest experience

By Steve Vaughan August 5, 2014

WILLIAMSBURG Since, as president Colin Campbell has said, the Revolutionary City is now "central" to the Colonial Williamsburg experience, the foundation wants to make sure as many of their guests as possible get that experience.

That's one reason why Colonial Williamsburg has rolled out a new "rain guarantee" that will allow ticketed guests to receive a rain check if a steady rain falls for more than three hours during the day.

Revolutionary City is the foundation's much-praised street theater program that tries to immerse guests in a living 18th-century city. It's presented from the spring through the fall, in the morning in the hotter summer months and in the afternoon in the spring and fall.

"I'm not sure that's the main reason, but it's areason," said Colonial Williamsburg spokeswoman Barbara Brown on Thursday. "If it's pouring down rain, we obviously can't do 'Revolutionary City.'"

In addition to the inconvenience a heavy rain could cause soaked interpreters and guests, there's a real danger. Some of the performers wear microphones that could pose a danger in a thunderstorm.

"The rain guarantee helps take the seasonal weather worry out of the decision-making for out-of-town guests and make Williamsburg a more appealing destination," said Skip Ferebee, Colonial Williamsburg's director of consumer strategy and sales.

The Historic Area is open every day, despite the weather. But the foundation realizes that poor weather can curtail guest satisfaction with the experience.

Holders of single-day tickets can request and receive single-day ticket vouchers, which must be used in the same calendar year.

Multi-day ticket holders can receive a single-day ticket voucher for each rain day during their visit, as do guest in the Colonial Williamsburg hotels. Hotel guests can obtain their rain guarantee vouchers at two

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locations: the Visitor Center for Williamsburg Woodlands guests and the Williamsburg Lodge ticket window for guests of the Lodge and the Williamsburg Inn.

Nonhotel ticket holders can get their vouchers at the Visitor Center.

Colonial Williamsburg's advice for guests who are in town when the weather turns bad is to enjoy some of the indoor activities in the Historic area, including the art museums of Colonial Williamsburg and tours the Capitol and the Governor's Palace.

Proof of the original ticket purchase and ID are required when receiving the single-day voucher. The rain guarantee vouchers are nontransferable and must be redeemed for a single-day ticket at the time of the return visit at any Colonial Williamsburg ticket location.

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation names new president and CEO June 17, 2014

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has named Mitchell B. Reiss president and CEO, effective Oct. 6.

Reiss will succeed Colin G. Campbell, who headed the foundation for 14 years.

For the past four years, Reiss has been president of Washington College, a liberal arts college in Chestertown, Md.

"Colonial Williamsburg has long been an institution committed to keeping alive the conversation about America's founding principles," Reiss said in a statement. "This conversation is as relevant today as it was at our country's origin, and increasingly important to individuals around the world seeking their own pathways to freedom and human dignity."

He previously held positions at the College of William & Mary, where he increased funding to support academic positions, expanded international programs and exchanges, and taught in the school of law.

Reiss also has been an international negotiator, a national security expert and a consultant to governments, corporations and philanthropic foundations.

"In Mitchell Reiss we have found the ideal candidate who has a range of experience in the public and private sectors," Thomas F. Farrell II, chairman of the board, said in a statement. "Colonial Williamsburg will benefit from his understanding of the intersection of education and preservation in a contemporary world."

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Colonial Williamsburg offers free tickets to Hampton Roads residents

By Nicole Paitsel August 1, 2014

Colonial Williamsburg is offering free tickets to its Historic Area and art museums to residents of most cities and counties in Hampton Roads.

The free one-day tickets will be available Aug. 8 through Aug. 15 to residents of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Gloucester County, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach.

The offer is valid for adult residents and their accompanying children.

We are extending this offer to people who live in communities that have been strong supporters of Colonial Williamsburg, said Skip Ferebee, director of consumer strategy and sales. Colonial Williamsburg is a national treasure located close to home. We invite our neighbors to experience all that a visit to the Revolutionary City offers the interactive spy game, RevQuest: The Old Enemy, 19 historic trades, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, 90 acres of gardens, 88 original structures and nearly 500 buildings reconstructed on the basis of extensive research and, last but not least, the engaging Revolutionary City street theater that puts visitors in the heart of a town in the throes of war.

The free ticket offer is only available at Colonial Williamsburgs Regional Visitor Center, located at 101 Visitor Center Drive.

The ticket counter is open from 8:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Proof of residency is required to qualify for free ticket. Members of the military who have temporary residence status should provide military ID and a piece of mail or other document that includes local address. Ticket must be used on the date of issue.

Details about the offer are available at http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/special-offers/area-residents-free. The regular price of a one-day ticket is $43.95 for adults and $38.75 for children 6 to 15. Children under 6 are free.

http://wydaily.com/2014/08/01/save-the-date-colonial-williamsburg-speaker-series?cat=cw-for-locals/

Save the Date: Colonial Williamsburg Speaker Series

By Emily Ridjaneck August 1, 2014

General Anthony Zinni Before the First Shots Are Fired | September 22, 2014 Colonial Williamsburg is pleased to announce a speaking engagement for retired four-star general, CEO, and author Anthony Zinni. How and when should America use force on the worlds stage? Zinni discusses taking military action and the close relationship between politics and the military during this special luncheon and lecture event.

September 22, The Williamsburg Lodge, $55 per person

Click here for more details.

http://wydaily.com/2014/08/04/colonial-williamsburg-offers-free-admission-to-locals-discounted-tickets-for-passholder-guests?cat=localnews/localnews/

Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission to locals, discounted tickets for passholder guests

By WYDaily Staff

August 4, 2014

Colonial Williamsburg is extending residents of Hampton Roads free single-day admission during August. Residents of James City, York and Gloucester counties and the cities of Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Suffolk can take advantage of a free single-day ticket to be used Aug. 8-15. Adults and accompanying children can take advantage of one free ticket to the historic area and the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum by picking up a ticket at Colonial Williamsburgs Regional Visitor Center on Visitor Center Drive. The ticket counter is open 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and proof of residency is required for a ticket.

Military members stationed in one of the eligible localities should bring a military ID and a piece of mail or another document showing their local address.

Tickets may only be used on the date of issue.

Colonial Williamsburg has made Good Neighbor passes available beginning in 1993 to residents of James City County, the City of Williamsburg and the Bruton District of York County. The passes, valid for a year, are free to employees of the Historic Triangle municipal governments and certain area schools. Residents can pay $10 for a pass, and receive discounted tickets, food and beverages and Colonial Williamsburg merchandise. Annual, Good Neighbor and Collegiate pass holders can bring a guest to Colonial Williamsburg on a half-price ticket Aug. 1-31. Discounted tickets are limited to 10 per household. Colonial Williamsburg has also implemented a new Rain Guarantee, which allows guests to return on a sunny day if their visit is washed out.

Revolutionary City is open Daily despite inclement weather, but the attraction has implemented the rain check program to allow guests to return at a later date if steady rain falls for more than three hours on the day of their visit.

Multi-day ticket holders can receive single-day ticket vouchers for each day of rain during their visit to the historic area.

In order to receive a single-day voucher or multiple vouchers for multi-day ticket holders proof of purchase and an ID will be required. The vouchers are not transferable and will be valid through the end of the calendar year in which they are given.

http://wydaily.com/2014/08/05/free-admission-for-locals-aug-8-15?cat=cw-for-locals/

Free admission for locals, Aug. 8-15

By Emily Ridjaneck

August 5, 2014

Colonial Williamsburg is extending residents of Hampton Roads free single-day admission during August.

Residents of James City, York and Gloucester counties and the cities of Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Suffolk can take advantage of a free single-day ticket to be used Aug. 8-15. Adults and accompanying children can take advantage of one free ticket to the historic area and the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum by picking up a ticket at Colonial Williamsburgs Regional Visitor Center on Visitor Center Drive. The ticket counter is open 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and proof of residency is required for a ticket.

Military members stationed in one of the eligible localities should bring a military ID and a piece of mail or another document showing their local address.

Tickets may only be used on the date of issue.

http://wydaily.com/2014/08/06/three-freedoms-to-help-focus-ad-campaign-used-to-draw-tourists-to-williamsburg-area?cat=localnews/

Three Feedoms to Help Focus Ad Campaign Used to Draw Touists to Williamsburg Area

By Brittany Voll

August 6, 2014

With history at the center of marketing efforts, Williamsburg should use three freedoms when it attempts to draw in overnight guests, according to Luckie & Company. (Slide courtesy Luckie & Co.)

The idea of freedom specifically the freedom to choose a vacation style is the Williamsburg areas key to attracting tourists and repeat visitors to the area, according to research conducted by Luckie & Company.

Using the concept of freedom and citizens abilities to choose how to spend their time and vacation dollars, Luckie formulated three pillars of attraction Williamsburg can use to draw in visitors: freedom to have fun, freedom to be curious and freedom to relax.

Luckie Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Jay Waters presented information Tuesday to about 50 members of the tourism community and local government officials about a recent survey that used targeted messages to dig into visitors perceptions of Williamsburg.

The Alabama-based marketing agency surveyed about 200 vacationers from five areas: District of Columbia, Baltimore, Raleigh-Durham, Philadelphia and New York.

Luckie wrote up a few paragraphs about Williamsburg, but did not reveal the information was describing the area. The vacationers were asked to pick areas they thought the information was describing. After answering, they were told the paragraphs described Williamsburg and were asked whether the descriptions matched up with their perceptions of the area.


More than 66 percent of respondents said the paragraph describing a history-focused destination was about Williamsburg. About 37 percent said paragraphs describing a relaxing area and an active area were about Williamsburg. Roughly 30 percent of those asked said a paragraph describing an area that sparks and feeds curiosity was about Williamsburg.

Information from the almost 1,000 respondents was compiled to inform future advertisements and marketing efforts for the area.

Luckie will be filming new footage to be used for next years advertisement efforts from the Williamsburg Area Destination Marketing Committee, which is tasked with spending the money collected from the $2 per night hotel tax to promote overnight visitation. Waters pushed for other large advertisers in the Williamsburg area like Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg to use the research to inform their own ads so the destination could tell a cohesive message about what Williamsburg has to offer visitors.

History is the jumping-off point for any Williamsburg marketing, Waters said, adding Washington, D.C. leads in history but Williamsburg brings history to life in a way no other area can.

Williamsburg City Manager Jack Tuttle drew Waters attention to the areas focus on arts with Arts Month, which was renamed Williamsburg Fall Arts in the hours following Waters presentation.

We are all-in on history in a way most destinations are not, Waters said. We cant just dabble in the arts and expect it to be profitable for us. If were going to do it, weve got to do it.

When presented a list of 20 words including history and arts that could be used to describe the area, most survey-takers chose fun, interesting, freedom and relaxation.

As far as the survey-takers associating the words with Williamsburg, interesting came first, followed by fun, freedom and then relaxation.

You dont have to work that hard to have a good vacation in Williamsburg, Waters said.

Affordability was associated with Williamsburg about 35 percent of the time, but it ranked at roughly 75 percent for vacation-planning importance.

I dont think affordability is as much about price because this is a fairly affluent sample, Waters said. Im translating it. I dont think they find the value there.

Waters said additional research about affordability and value may be necessary.

Food was ranked at around 55 percent for importance in vacation planning, and Williamsburgs association with food was ranked around 35 percent. Waters said WADMC cannot necessarily boost the areas food offerings but can help market them as an attraction once businesses advance their offerings.

The people who responded to the survey were 73 percent female, and 78 percent were 30 years or older. About 30 percent were above the age of 60. More than 75 percent of the respondents were


white, more than 10 percent were black and the other respondents were American Indian, Asian, multiple races or another race.

More than half of those surveyed hold a bachelors or higher degree, and about 85 percent had a total household income of more than $50,000. About 30 percent have a total household income of $100,000 or higher. The respondents were split equally between families and couples with no children or no children at home.

About one in five respondents to the survey had visited Williamsburg for a least one night in the past three years, and about 44 percent intend to return within the next three years. Residents of each of the five areas were familiar with ads about Williamsburg, but residents in Raleigh and Philadelphia were more positive about the area.

Families with children living at home generally had a better perception of Williamsburg and the areas attractions than couples with no children.

Full results of the survey are available on WADMCs website along with the presentation Waters presented Tuesday.

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