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Haunted Williamsburg

As the birthplace of America’s revolution, it’s no surprise that Colonial Williamsburg harbors stories of

intrigue, desperation and self-sacrifice. But along with its rich history live legends of dastardly deeds and

disquieted souls trapped just beyond the world of the living. Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer

in paranormal activity, there are plenty of opportunities throughout Williamsburg to be entertained and

delighted, if not spooked.

Spanning 301 acres and protected by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, this historical landscape

allows visitors to explore the town much as it was when it came to be in the early 1600s. By day, tourists

can visit any number of original 18th-century structures, but by night, the historic buildings take on a

spookier atmosphere. Don’t miss these stops on your own haunted tour of Williamsburg.

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The Wren Building

As the sun sets, take part in 1 or more of the many walking tours operated in the area and listen to the

tales of woe that local tour guides have perfected over the years. Many of the tours move through the

streets of Colonial Williamsburg by candlelight, taking visitors to such places as the Wren Building, which

served as a hospital during the Revolutionary War and has gone up in flames 3 times. Sitting on William

& Mary’s campus, the Wren Building is the oldest academic building in continuous use, and below it is a

crypt that serves as the final resting place of a few key Virginia figures.

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111 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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The George Wythe House

A prominent lawyer, esteemed professor and original thinker, George Wythe is a renowned historical

figure. He is celebrated for his contributions during the Enlightenment and as a mentor to none other

than Thomas Jefferson. At age 80, Wythe was poisoned in his own home by a greedy relative. Although

he was buried in Richmond, rumors report that he returns to his home in Williamsburg every year on the

day of his death to press a cold hand on visitors’ foreheads.

Another tale is that of Ann Skipwith, a frequent visitor of the Wythe home who died during childbirth.

Storytellers say she and her husband had an argument one night over his apparent indiscretions. She

returned to the residence with only 1 shoe. Some claim that at midnight, you can hear the strange

sound of her footsteps running up the stairs.

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The George Wythe House

112 Palace Green St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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The Peyton Randolph House

This home facing the market square was built in 1715 and is rumored to be one of the most haunted

spaces on the East Coast. One story tells of a Civil War soldier who stayed in the home while attending

the College of William & Mary. He died of tuberculosis, and since his death, people have reported

hearing his heavy boots treading throughout the house. Some have also reported seeing his pale figure

appear in the middle of the night.

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Witch Trials

Witch trials were no laughing matter in the 17th and 18th centuries, as evidenced in Arthur Miller’s

unforgettable play The Crucible, based on the true story of 20 people accused of and condemned for

witchcraft in Massachusetts. Williamsburg visitors can relive Virginia’s own drama as it played out during

the early settlement of the Colonies by attending a candlelit mock trial of Grace Sherwood, a midwife

accused of witchcraft in 1706. Participants can weigh the evidence, as well as question the witnesses.

During her trial, the accusers claimed Sherwood’s innocence could be proven only by dunking her in

water. If she sank, she was innocent; if she floated, she was guilty. Needless to say, her buoyancy led to

her undoing.

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Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream

If the historic hauntings of Colonial Williamsburg are a little too real, and you prefer scares of a more

fantastical sort, head over to nearby Busch Gardens for seasonal attractions. Every fall, Busch Gardens

embraces the spirit of Halloween with an event called Howl-O-Scream. Open on weekends from mid-

September until the end of October, the park begins its fright night at 6 p.m. There are 6 haunted

houses scattered around the theme park, along with 5 “terror-tories,” 1 of which lets visitors catch a

glimpse of what it might have felt like to roam the streets of 19th-century England during Jack the

Ripper’s rampage. Spooky shows and Halloween-themed bars are also sure to bring the howl out in

anyone looking for a frighteningly good time.

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Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream

1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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21st Century Meets 18th in Colonial Williamsburg – Huzzah! Eileen Ogintz

10.9.14

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. (Day Three) — Do you believe in the world unseen, Sarah Pellham asks. We are in Colonial Williamsburg and Sarah Pelham, a young citizen of the 18th Century city, is telling us a ghastly tail of demons and murders. “I’m talking about things that have never been human… agents of evil,” she says. “Demons lurk in corners… any dark, sharp angular corner… they are just waiting for the opportunity to enter our world and do grievous harm!” She gets more agitated as she speaks. Is there a better

way to get ready for Halloween? “Really good!” declared Jenna Denton, here with her dad from North Carolina. Colonial Wiliamsburg, the 13 year old said, “is very informative but in a fun way.” She was especially enthusiastic about the RevQuest: The Old Enemy through which “questors” must

work covertly in the streets of 18th Century Virginia encountering secret agents and discovering mysterious documents while they pursue a series of clues—while they send and receive secret messages via text. You can begin the mission virtually; when they get to Williamsburg, they pick up the free game materials. “You couldn’t predict what would happen,” Jenna said. I really felt like I accomplished something when I finished.” 21st Century meets 18th Century—that’s the idea of Colonial Williamsburg. The audience was enthralled by the street

theater Revolutionary City where costumed interpreters play out different aspects of the politics surrounding the American Revolution. Locals accuse a shopkeeper of “hoarding” salt when they are going without; Turncoat Benedict Arnold tries to convince townspeople that the Continental Army is finished; slaves argue whether they could trust Britain’s offer to set them free if they follow the troops. Really, we think, is politics that much different today — everyone having different, often heated opinions. A Continental officer recruits “soldiers” for the last push at Yorktown. They march behind the famous drum and fife corps and look smart. Shouts of “huzzah” greet the Blue Coats. There are 88 original

buildings and 225 period rooms here and close to 500 buildings reconstructed on the basis of extensive research—some 20 million archaeological artifacts have come from excavations right here.

Visit a wigmaker (wigs were often made of goat hair); a tinsmith; a weaver; a book binder. “They had to make everything by hand,” one young girl marveled. See bread being made at an outdoor oven or food prepared in the Governor’s Palace kitchen with 18th Century recipes and tools (no Kitchen Aid mixers! No refrigerators!). Play 18th Century games like hoop and stick. The list goes on and on… this is one place you can really let the kids lead the way. “The best part,” said Noah Simmons, “You walk around right in the middle of

it all.” Let’s not forget this is also a resort with six hotels (including the chance to stay in Colonial Houses), 11 restaurants, a spa, three golf courses, eight tennis courts, pools and even a lawn bowling green. Noah Simmons, 11, said he especially liked eating in one of the historic taverns, the tables lit by candlelight, strolling musicians playing 18th Century music. But was the food old fashioned? “I had a cheeseburger,” Noah said, though he did try a meringue with ice cream for dessert.

These days, Colonial Williamsburg chefs are even planting and harvesting vegetables right from the Historic Area. There’s a relatively new taste studio program where guests can take a tour of these gardens and then visit the demonstration kitchen where the chefs prepare what the have been grown, influenced by colonial history—think honey roasted fig salad. On Saturday mornings, there’s now a big farmer’s market that draws some 35,000 people during the year. We learn that in 1775, more than half of Williamsburg’s population was of African descent, most of them slaves. This is a great place to hear and learn their stories. Like Kate and Eve who perform during the “Revolutionary City “ experience,

their friendship fraying because of their differing views on seeking freedom with the British. There is an African American Music program and Freedom Denied: Slavery in the Time of Liberty where the slaves struggle to understand how their masters can fight for their own liberty from Britain but deny the slaves theirs. Visit a slave house at the Great Hopes and see how urban African Americans lived at the Peyton Randolph House. There are so many layers to every story here. “We needed so much more time,” said Casey Simmons. The 18th Century will still be here next visit.

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Weekend Trip: Historic Williamsburg 10.9.14

I told you guys last Friday that I was packing my bags for Williamsburg and jetted off Friday evening for a short weekend trip. If you were following along on Instagram, you’ve already seen an eyeful, but today I have all different photos to share from my trip!

It was my first time to Williamsburg and I was spoiled! We got the royal treatment from the wonderful people of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Benjamin Moore. They brought just five bloggers out to Williamsburg to get a front row seat in their collaboration. When I signed up with these two notable brands for the trip, I had no clue what I was in for, but my expectations of the town were blown out of the water! They had a perfect itinerary planned so that we were able to get the most of Williamsburg (which meant eating a lot!!!!).

We started the weekend Friday night checking into the Williamsburg Lodge, then walked across the street to a cocktails and an appetizer tasting menu at the Taste Studio. This was a wonderful, interactive event space where chefs from some of the best restaurants in town showcased small bites with paired drinks. I highly highly recommend this experience. It might have been my favorite of the weekend. Chef Travis’ Bourbon Pumpkin Ice cream (topped with pumpkin brittle) was the most indulgent thing I’ve tasted in…. who knows how long. Dinner followed at the Golden Horseshoe where we had a chance to sit and chat with everyone in the group and I absolutely loved getting to know the Benjamin Moore team better – what a fascinating job! One of the men who sat with us, Carl, is responsible for creating and naming the colors… how awesome is that?

Up bright an early on Saturday, we met for breakfast and had a chance run

in with Patrick Henry. I just love the touristy stuff like that! After breakfast, the group toured the colonial town and our minds were blown. We learned just how exact the colors chosen for the town are and how much research goes into the restoration of the buildings and homes. I’m talking labs, scientists, microscopes, you name it.

What’s more, once the colors are determined, the Williamsburg team worked with the Benjamin Moore team to establish the Williamsburg palette. It was amazing seeing these two teams working together as an outsider and what a brilliant collaboration they’ve created.

I’m the kind of person who is a total wanderer when I travel. I don’t know where I’m going or what I’m doing, but I just like to wander around and look at everything. Since Williamsburg was pretty small, I succeeded in dragging Matt up and down the colonial area three or four times. He didn’t mind though, around every corner there was something new to discover, so it was worth having time to explore. Lunch was at Kings Arms Tavern where, once again, everyone was in

character and we had the ‘tavern owner’ and a musician grace our presence. In the afternoon, a bit of shopping and taking in the fall weather was in order. After a jam-packed day, we gathered for dinner at the Williamsburg Inn which was SUCH a treat. The wine flowed, lots of food was served in multiple courses, and we all had a fabulous time telling ghost stories (because that’s what one does in a colonial city).

I cannot say enough about the fabulous experience. I wish I’d had just a couple more days to explore the spa – some of the other girls said it was amazing. I was too busy tipping my pewter goblet and making horse noises with my boots, however. If you ever get a chance to go to Williamsburg – go! If you need any suggestions, let me know!

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Color Inspiration in Colonial Williamsburg 10.10.14

Last weekend was my first visit to Colonial Williamsburg. As I mentioned in my last post, I was part of a small group of bloggers invited by Benjamin Moore to learn more about the brand and their Williamsburg paint collection. I will be completely honest. I’m by no means a history buff and wasn’t sure the trip would completely be my “cup of tea.” I was so wrong. Have you all been there? I couldn’t have loved it more. Really. It was the perfect place to spend a Fall weekend. And, I was completely surprised by all of the design inspiration I found. Those colonials were pretty bold when it came to pattern and color. Ready for lots of pictures and few captions? I hope so. First stop, the Williamsburg at Home store for a crash course in the brand itself. So many beautiful traditional pieces, with (surprisingly) a lot of Asian influence.

This is fun idea. All of the smaller pieces are connected together, making it a great (low)

accessory for mantel decorating. This vignette was painted Prussian Blue (one of my favorite colors from the whole collection). It’s more vibrant than a traditional navy but still classic.

Saturday, we got to tour several historic homes (including this one). One of my favorites was the George Wythe House. (Do you take pictures of the signs, too, so that you can remember where you’ve been?!) I wasn’t expecting to see so much color and pattern in these homes. Wallcoverings were considered a status symbol, and they went all out. Several of the rooms reminded me of something you might see in Traditional Home or House Beautiful today. Our “original” ideas aren’t all that original, are they? :) There was no worry about “pattern flow” here—can you tell?? Stripes + florals, of course. George just happened to be there and told us this was his space—and the only room his wife didn’t insist on papering. A colonial man cave!

The Everard House. Can you say green lacquer? And, on the fireplace?! Pretty gutsy. And, finally—touring the Governor’s Palace. Everything was made even more beautiful last weekend by the blue skies.

Where we stayed. (Some of) What we ate. Wandering.

So thankful I got to take my partner in crime, Katie, with me :) Six hours of uninterrupted, non-stop talking in the car together on the ride up and the ride back was like heaven to us! Thanks to Benjamin Moore and Colonial Williamsburg for a great weekend!

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Another 'TURN' for filming at Colonial Williamsburg 10.13.14

WILLIAMSBURG – Colonial Williamsburg will get a return visit Tuesday from production crews for AMC’s hit spy drama “TURN: Washington’s Spies.” The Historic Area will remain open to the public with limited site impacts to accommodate filming, according to a press release. Guests are welcome to observe production activity. Visitors should expect impacts in the following areas: Market Square/Duke of Gloucester Street - Portions of Market Square, immediate streets and some sites may be closed intermittently between late morning and late afternoon. Areas impacted may include Duke of Gloucester Street, the Courthouse, the Market House, the Mary Dickinson Store and the Greenhow Store. Regular Courthouse programs “Order in the Court” and “A Declaration of Independence” are expected to proceed as scheduled. The Magazine - Closed all day. Palace Green/Wythe House - The west side of Palace Green Street in front of the Wythe House will be closed temporarily in late afternoon, along with an adjoining portion of the Palace Green. The Wythe House itself will be open regular hours, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Governor’s Palace/Scotland Street - The front of the Governor’s Palace across Scotland Street to the head of the Palace Green will be impacted early in the evening. The 7:30 p.m. program “Palace Concert: From the Collection,” will proceed as scheduled, with guests asked to access the site via the stable gate. Based on the book “Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring,” by historian Alexander Rose, the series “TURN: Washington’s Spies,” attracted an average of 2 million viewers in its first season earlier this year. Filming for the second season began Oct. 1 at the Governor’s Palace and on the Historic Campus of the College of William & Mary. Colonial Williamsburg strives to accommodate media productions consistent with the Foundation’s core educational mission. “TURN: Washington’s Spies” is only the second major production to film inside the Revolutionary City after HBO’s 2008 miniseries “John Adams.” “TURN" stars Jamie Bell as Abraham Woodhull, a farmer living in British-occupied Long Island during the Revolutionary War who bands together with a disparate group of childhood friends to form the Culper Ring. Together they risked their lives and honor, helping George Washington turn the tide of the War in favor of the rebels. Its first season was also filmed in Virginia at several locations including Richmond, Petersburg, and the Shirley and Scotchtown plantations.

http://www.vagazette.com/entertainment/va-vg-another-turn-for-filming-at-colonial-williamsburg-20141013,0,995114.story

Hundreds come to Williamsburg to see Wall That Heals 10.10.14

WILLIAMSBURG — On a perfect Fall Thursday morning, more than 500 people gathered outside the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg for a ceremony welcoming "The Wall That Heals," a traveling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. Many of them were Vietnam veterans or family members of veterans, or survivors left by one of the more than 50,000 names on the wall. The impact of the war was greater than even the loss of those men and women, said Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st, one of the speakers. "How many people had someone in their family who went to Vietnam?" he asked as he watched people look up names on the wall. Wittman said he was a little too young for the war. "It was over by the time I was joining the corps of cadets at Virginia Tech in 1977, but I came from a neighborhood and a town where many young men went," he said. "And we're still dealing with the fallout, How many people came back with PTS? If you went to a VA hospital then they didn't have behaviorolists then, they just told you to deal with it. How many Vietnam veterans ended up homeless? Sometimes the only resource they had were these veterans service organizations where they could talk to someone who knew what they were going through." Wittman and retired Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni mentioned the response veterans received when they returned home from an unpopular war. "That was a dark time in our history, " Wittman said. "We need to make sure we never go back there." Zinni served two tours in Vietnam, the first as an adviser to the South Vietnamese military and the second as Marine company commander, during which he was seriously wounded. "We didn't return seeking glory," he said. "But we did return seeking respect." Zinni said he's been to the Wall in Washington many times. "The names of my classmates are there, the names of my Marines, the ones who were killed in the same battle where I was wounded are there," he said. Other names are there as well, the names of fathers who never met their children and grandfathers who never met their grandchildren. The ages at death of those memorialized on the wall range from 18 to 62, according to master of ceremonies Sandy Wanner.

After the ceremony, which included the laying of wreaths by the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums, the Williamsburg Fire Department and others, playing of the songs of all the branches of the military and "Taps," people searched the wall for those special names. For some, it was an emotional experience. Asked if he was looking for anyone in particular, a middle aged man sobbed and said, "I found it. I don't want to talk about it." Bobby Edwards and three other members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were looking for the name of the lance corporal their chapter was named after. Edwards, who served in the Air Force in Vietnam said he, like many of he other veterans present, had been to the Wall in Washington. "It's very emotional," he said. "Very intense." Ann Symroski was looking for a specific name, Arthur Galloway Jr. he grew up in Williamsburg and was among a dozen local men enshrined on the wall. "He was the son of Col. Galloway," she said. "I also want to see the first two names, because I was in Vietnam when the first American casualties happened." And she wanted to remind everyone of something none of the speakers, who also included new Colonial Williamsburg president Mitchell Reiss, had mentioned. "None of these men tell you that a woman designed it," she said. That's true. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was designed by Maya Lin, who in 1981 was a 21-year old- senior at Yale. She submitted the winning design in a national competition to choose a monument for the Vietnam fallen. "The Wall That Heals" travels the country each year. It will remain in Williamsburg until Oct. 13.

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AMC Revolutionary Spy Drama to Film Tuesday at Colonial Williamsburg 10.14.10

Less than two weeks after crews filmed scenes for AMC’s “TURN: Washington’s Spies” at College of William & Mary and Colonial Williamsburg landmarks, they will return Tuesday to capture more of the living history museum on film. The television show is set during the Revolutionary War and follows a group of childhood friends who form a spy group called the Culper Ring, which spies on the British to try to turn the tide of the war against them. Crews will be filming Tuesday at Market Square, The Magazine, the Palace Green and the Governor’s Palace, according to a news release from Colonial Williamsburg. The Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg will remain open as crews film, and guests on scene are invited to watch the production. Crews from the show were last in the area Oct. 1, when they filmed scenes at the Sir Christopher Wren Building and the Governor’s Palace. The show is the second major production to film in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. HBO’s 2008 miniseries “John Adams” was the first. “We believe that our collaboration with ‘TURN: Washington’s Spies’ will be highly advantageous for both the Foundation and the community as a whole, and we are working with the production team in hope of forging an ongoing partnership,” Janet Eason, Colonial Williamsburg’s director of marketing communications, said in a news release issued during the first round of filming. The filming will affect the area as follows: Part of Market Square will be closed intermittently between late morning and late afternoon. Areas that could be affected include the Courthouse, the Market House, the Mary Dickinson Store and the Greenhow Store. The regular programs “Order in the Court” and “A Declaration of Independence” should proceed as scheduled. The Magazine will be closed all day. The west side of Palace Green Street by the Wythe House will be temporarily closed during the late afternoon. Parts of the Palace Green will also be closed during this time. The Wythe House will maintain regular hours. Crews will be at work at the front of the Governor’s Palace across Scotland Street to the head of the Palace Green during the early evening. The “Palace Concert: From the Collection” program scheduled for 7:30 p.m. will still be held, though guests should access the area via the stable gate. The show is based off the book “Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring” by Alexander Rose.

http://wydaily.com/2014/10/14/amc-revolutionary-spy-drama-to-film-tuesday-at-colonial-williamsburg?cat=localnews/localnews/

Photos: The Wall That Heals Visits Williamsburg Hannah S. Ostroff

10.13.14

Forty-six years after Douglas Barton Green III was killed in Vietnam, Jennie Green sat among friends and neighbors to accept a folded flag in honor of her son who would never come home from war. Tears fell amid the drizzle Sunday at a memorial ceremony for Green, the 1,307 Virginians and the more than 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The community gathered in front of The Wall That Heals, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, which arrived Tuesday by the efforts of the local Combined Veterans Organizations Committee. They labored to bring the traveling exhibit here so veterans who might have struggled to face the memorial could do so in the comfort of their hometown. The Wall That Heals also offered a place for residents to remember loved ones lost in the war and — through the exhibit’s museum component — for citizens of all ages to learn about the past. The Wall That Heals opened officially Thursday at 326 Francis St. in front of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, cosponsored by the City of Williamsburg, James City County and York County. There will be a closing ceremony at 3 p.m. today with remarks by City of Williamsburg Mayor Clyde Haulman.

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Wine, Wit & Wisdom Dinner at the Williamsburg Lodge Emily Ridjaneck

10.10.14

Get to Know Gruner and More: Taste the Great Wines of Austria

6:30 – 9:00 pm | Traditions at the Williamsburg Lodge

Executive Chef Anthony Frank will introduce you to a few new favorite things in Get to Know Gruner and More: Taste the Great Wines of Austria, a four-course dinner edition of our Wine, Wit & Wisdom series.

We will pair four exquisite Austrian vintages, including a Gruner, with Chef Frank’s southern-inspired, locally acquired cuisine.

For reservations call 1-844-272-9006, click here for more information.

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Biz Buzz: Suter making furniture for Colonial Williamsburg Randy Hallman

10.12.14

Owen Suter III’s family has been making furniture for six generations. It’s fitting, then, that Colonial Williamsburg chose him to create 18th-century-inspired furniture. Owen Suter’s Fine Furniture has its 25,000-square-foot factory and a 6,000-square-foot showroom at 4408 W. Broad St. and a smaller store at 3101 Ellwood Ave. in Richmond’s West End. Suter, the shop’s owner and namesake, learned furniture-making in his family’s business and established his own shop in 1987. In March, Suter got a call from fellow Hampden-Sydney College graduate Christopher Ellis, director of product management and e-commerce for Colonial Williamsburg. “He asked if I would like to partner with them,” Suter recalled. “He wanted to start with a couple of pieces.” Suter began with a Patrick Henry corner chair — the back supports the sitter on two of the chair’s four sides — styled after a chair believed to have been used by the famous liberty-or-death founding father. “The chair looks relatively simple,” Suter said, “but sometimes the simple thing is the hard thing. You’re duplicating something that the original maker crafted without all the modern tools. It’s not the same.” Suter said he made eight trips to Williamsburg with sample chairs before he and Ellis were satisfied with the reproduction. Last week, Colonial Williamsburg announced the Suter chair is available. The rest of the collection — including a four-poster bed, a Rococo four-drawer chest and a Chippendale bookcase — will be available soon. Suter also will make bed steps and bed chests. Customers will have a choice of woods — cherry, mahogany, walnut and tiger maple. Suter’s handmade pieces feature mortise-and-tenon joinery, dovetailing, wooden runners and drawer guides, and brass pegs to support adjustable shelving. “Our bedposts are hand turned on a lathe, which ensures the best clarity in design,” Suter said. “Carvings are all done by hand.”

Praising Suter’s attention detail, Ellis said the Virginia-made pieces are all “inspired by antiques in our collection and updated for today’s lifestyle.” The pieces are available at the Williamsburg at Home store at 439 W. Duke of Gloucester St. and online at www.williamsburgmarketplace.com, where last week a Patrick Henry chair was on sale for $2,529 — marked down from $4,215. The chair also is available at the Prentis Store at 214 E. Duke of Gloucester St. So far, Suter has hired two employees to help meet the increased production demand, bringing his total staff to 14. He said he probably will add two or three more employees.

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Colonial Williamsburg offers a rain check 8.12.14

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Colonial Williamsburg is eliminating the worry of weather for visitors to the historic area. Officials say a new policy offers ticketholders a voucher to be used within the same calendar year if a steady rain falls for more than three hours during the day. Colonial Williamsburg's Revolutionary City is open every day of the year and remains open during inclement weather. Officials also are encouraging visitors to explore its indoor attractions, including art museums, the Capitol and the Governor's Palace. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation preserves, restores and operates Virginia's 18th century capital of Williamsburg. Colonial Williamsburg includes numerous restored or reconstructed buildings, among many other attractions.

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Colonial Williamsburg adds Suter furniture 10.13.14

Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica visits Williamsburg Rusty Carter

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Wall replica brings healing to Vietnam War Veterans Rusty Carter

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