There's
history galore in Williamsburg, of course. So it follows quite
naturally that visitors will want to visit at least one of our
town's marvelous museums. From Colonial Williamsburg
itself (yes, it's considered a "living" history museum), to the
decorative arts, the fine arts and even a museum dedicated to
those men and women who fished the sea and bays around the
Chesapeake Bay, you'll find it here in Williamsburg.
First, fishermen. The Waterman's Museum captures the
story of the fishermen who made their living on and around the
Chesapeake Bay. It's mission, according to its website is to
"demonstrate the role that Chesapeake Bay watermen played in the
shaping of our nation through a historical display of crafts and
methods of their trade."
The museum is located in Yorktown's RiverWalk shopping
and dining area and it provides visitors with a lovely,
fascinating overview of how watermen plied their trade in the
past and today. You'll never look at that fresh-caught fish on
your plate the same way again.
The decorative arts -- textiles, clothing, furniture, firearms,
portraits, tools, ceramics, silver, etc -- can open our eyes
into how our ancestors lived. The DeWitt Wallace Decorative
Arts Museum on Francis Street in Williamsburg showcases an
extensive collection of British and American antiques from the
17th-19th centuries. Don't let the museum's small size when
viewed from the street fool you: much of the museum is located
underground and is much larger than it appears.
If it's art from the world over you're looking for, then be sure
to get yourself over to the Muscarelle Museum of Art on
the campus of the College of William and Mary. The museum
offers visitors approximately 4,000 works, including American
and English portraits and Native American pottery (the museum's
specialties). You'll also find Asian ceramics, American prints
and drawings from the 17th-18th centuries, African art, abstract
expressionist paintings and so much more. In addition, admission
to the museum is free.
But perhaps Williamsburg's best-known, best-loved and even best
museum of all is Colonial Williamsburg. Come visit and transport
yourself back in time to our nation's Colonial era as you walk
among the museum's 173 acres and 500 public buildings, homes,
inns and taverns. Walking (and peeking into windows) is free,
but if you want to enter any of the historic buildings, gardens,
demonstrations or trade shops, you will need to purchase a
Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket/pass. Ask your Innkeeper
about discounted rates available to B&B Network Members! Many
Williamsburg experts recommend a visit of at least two or three
days, as there's much to see and do. And, if at all, possible,
be sure to visit during the holidays: Colonial Williamsburg goes
all out at Christmass. It's truly
not to be missed.
History can feel as if it's really come alive when you visit our
lovely city. We hope you'll stay with one of the members of our
Williamsburg
Bed and Breakfast Network. We know they'll be happy to
direct you to the museum or historical site of your choice. Just
ask!
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