From Lassie to presidents to Hollywood celebrities—there have been several famous faces to pass through our hotels and take strolls (or carriage rides) down DoG Street.
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Three Healthy Recipes to Kick-start Those New Year’s Resolutions!
It’s the time of year when so many of us get serious about getting fit… only to eventually fall back into old (bad) habits. Believe me when I say this is a no judgment zone. We simply want to show you some simple substitutions you can make in your diet to help you along the way. That’s right. You don’t have to give up what you love! Check out our recipe for a healthier ranch dressing/dip, breakfast option, and yes—even chocolate cake! …
Top 10 Blog Posts in 2015. Huzzah and Happy New Year!
It’s hard to believe that our blog recently celebrated its one year anniversary. This past year was an exciting one for the both the Foundation and our Making History team. From the return of our fresh gingerbread cookies to the transformation of Chowning’s into an authentic 18th-century alehouse to introducing our new puppy mascot to launching our first-ever kids archaeology dig—we’ve been busy to say the least.
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and All Through the Kitchen…
It’s Christmas Eve and we know some of you are busy in your kitchens baking those hams and whipping up those potatoes. Now, take all your hard efforts and multiply them by about a hundred. That’s what our Colonial Williamsburg chefs are up to tonight as they prepare to feed our guests at the Williamsburg Inn for the next few days. Thankfully, they weren’t too busy to take a break and have a little fun with us! We hope you enjoy.
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What’s Happening in January 2016
We are excited to ring in the new year with changes and improvements. You may have heard that our Historic Area will be put on “pause” starting January 4. But what does that mean? It’s an opportunity for us to do much needed maintenance, repairs, and restoration to our historic buildings and grounds. And our Making History team plans to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the progress every step of the way….
A Colonial Williamsburg Wishlist For the 12 Days of Christmas
How many of you have a Colonial Williamburg fan on your shopping list? Or maybe you’re looking for your own ideas to pass along to Santa? Well, you’re in luck! Here are 12 CW-inspired gifts perfect different tastes… and budgets.
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Did You Spy the Traitor in the Crowd at Last Night’s Grand Illumination? We Sure Did!
That’s right! Owain Yeoman who plays Benedict Arnold on the hit AMC Drama, TURN: Washington’s Spies, enjoyed our official kickoff to the Christmas season with his wife Gigi and their baby girl. It was the family’s first Grand Illumination and Owain tells us they had a magical day and hope to return for next year’s festivities.
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Photo Essay: Another Successful Firing = 27,000 Bricks!
After five full days (and four long nights), the fire is now dying down in the brickyard and the kiln is slowly starting to cool. It could take up to a week and a half before the brickmakers dismantle the clamp. When they do, we’ll have close to 27,000 bricks to be used in projects across the Foundation.
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Chefs Anthony & Justin Talk Turkey – Give These Guys Their Own Cooking Show Already!
We’ve given you recipes for sides, desserts—even cocktails! Now, it’s time to talk… turkey. And who better to do that than Chefs Anthony Frank and Justin Addison from the Williamsburg Lodge? They’re going to show you how to create a delicious herb butter for your bird and will also walk you through how to make a smokey sausage stuffing, and gravy!…
Chef Michelle’s Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Recipe Will Blow Your Mind (and Your Tastebuds!)
To be honest, I don’t tend to gravitate toward recipes that contain the words gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan. Luckily I don’t have any medical dietary restrictions and I certainly possess no moral opposition to eating a good slab of red meat. So when I heard we were going to be baking a gluten-free carrot cake for our Thanksgiving dessert shoot, my honest initial reaction was “meh.” That is, until I took a bite! O.M.G.
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