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Holiday decorations at Colonial Williamsburg (Royal Governor's Palace) From the first candle in the windows in 1936 to the Grand Illumination celebrations held today, miles of pine roping, truckloads of greenery, and bushels of fresh fruit combine to give Colonial Williamsburg its much-imitated but never-duplicated charm and elegance. Although the practice of decorating with natural materials did not originate in Williamsburg, every year, guests come to see the fragrant handmade decorations that have become the signature of Colonial Williamsburg's Christmas season.

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Colonial Williamsburg is the historic district of the independent city of Williamsburg, Virginia. It consists of many of the buildings that, from 1699 to 1780, formed colonial Virginia's capital. The capital straddled the boundary of two of the original shires of Virginia, James City Shire (now James City County), and Charles River Shire (now York County). For most of the 18th century, Williamsburg was the center of government, education and culture in the Colony of Virginia. It was here that Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Monroe, James Madison, George Wythe, Peyton Randolph, and dozens more helped mold democracy in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States. The motto of Colonial Williamsburg is "that the future may learn from the past." The Historic Area is meant to be an interpretation of a Colonial American city, with exhibits including dozens of authentic or accurately-recreated colonial houses and relating to American Revolutionary War history. Prominent buildings in Colonial Williamsburg include the Raleigh Tavern, the Capitol, The Governor's Palace, and Bruton Parish Church. However, rather than simply an effort to preserve antiquity, the combination of extensive restoration and thoughtful recreation of the entire colonial town facilitates envisioning the atmosphere and understanding the ideals of 18th century American revolutionary leaders. Interpreters work, dress, and talk as they did in the era, teaching visitors more about the site.
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Peyton Randolph House The original structure of the Peyton Randolph House was built in 1715. Colonial Williamsburg's primary restoration of the home began in October 1938 and was completed in April 1940. More restoration of the main section was undertaken in June 1967 and was finished 12 months later. The center and west portions of the house opened for exhibition on July 1, 1968. * Original structure located at the corner of Nicholson and North England Streets * Built in 1715 by William Robertson * Sir John Randolph purchased the west wing in 1721 * House willed to son Peyton Randolph * First restoration 1938-1940 * Further restoration began in 1967 * Center and west portions opened in 1968 * Construction of outbuildings began in 1997 * Rochambeau, Lafayette, and Washington among notable guests at the home Please see my Williamsburg, Va lightbox for more photographs. I have the largest collection of photos from Colonial Williamsburg on ISTOCK!
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