Williamsburg

March 23, 1775, to the Second Virginia Convention held at Richmond, has rung through the ears of the American people for centuries. As a strong supporter of the freedom attained by the colonial people of the Revolutionary City of Williamsburg, Virginia, Henry was one amongst many our nation 's forefathers to spark the efforts to commence a new nation based on the principles that, all men are created equal. Between the years of 1775 and 1781, a Revolutionary City was born. Williamsburg 's inhabitants-black and white, men and women, free and enslaved-came together amidst the struggles and conflicts of war…

The first tier of target segment for “Couleurs du Monde” focuses on the 18-29 age range, with an income of $30, 000-$50,000 living in and outside of the Williamsburg area. The second tier are individuals between 30-44 age range with an income in the range of $40,000-$80,000, living in and outside of Williamsburg and in the surrounding boroughs. The final tier is 45 and over with an income in the range of $55,000-$90,000 in the surrounding boroughs of New York. Williamsburg is located in the…

Formerly known ghetto-ethnic enclave hybrids such as the Lower East Side, Washington Heights, and Hell’s Kitchen have transformed in less than the last fifteen years. With overpopulation and high-rent in the more popular neighborhoods such as the Upper West Side and Williamsburg, these areas which had not been seen as attractive due to their isolation, aged and factory exteriors, and higher crime rates, begun to be inhabited by hipsters and poor college graduates as well as people with jobs such…

The population within Williamsburg can be divided into three groups: the college students, the service workers, and the elderly folk. Usually these three groups roam in isolated circles from each other, they never really interact. My initial thoughts going into the project were that I wanted to zone in on the specific actions of service workers and a William and Mary student towards each other on the bus. What was of interest to me, was the unique society that is derived from riding a bus; the…

In Creating Colonial Williamsburg: The Restoration of Virginia’s Eighteenth-Century Capital, Anders Greenspan provides a brief contextual history of the nearly one-hundred year history of the site’s many changes, challenges, and criticisms. Greenspan explores both the internal and external struggle for Colonial Williamsburg to serve as a national education resource and a useful platform for social history, while at the same time succeeding as a tourist attraction with vibrant ticket sales so it…

The Statehouse in Jamestown had burned down three times. So, government officials moved to the new capitol, Williamsburg. Henry Cary started the Capitol building’s construction in 1699. When construction finished in 1705, a new era of law and politics in Colonial Williamsburg had begun. The Capitol was significant in Colonial times, has value for citizens today, and connects to the motto, “That the future may learn from the past.” Board members of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation need to…

Williamsburg The beginning of the book starts off by describing the colony of Williamsburg. The author goes into great detail about the history of the colony, as he describes the moving of the capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg. There are many picturesque details about the streets, enchanting taverns and lodging house that would have been located in Williamsburg, during the time period before the Revolutionary War. He states that Williamsburg was a very populous region, where many crowds of…

As an authentic historical reference, Colonial Williamsburg provides valuable information on the development of America along with its functionality during early growth. Though all of Williamsburg was constantly bustling, newly opening shops and some of the most important buildings were littering the heart of the new colony. The Magazine is the most important of the buildings, providing a place for musket and gunpowder storage in a great location of the city. In its high walls and narrow…

Colonial Williamsburg and will now be inaugurated with a commemorative coin. This ostentatious building desperately needs to be recognized. After all, this was the birthplace of Williamsburg. Incredible people came here to synthesize the newest nation that we have now evolved into today. This building has historical significance, the citizens love this building, and it relates to the mission statement. It also has the most imperative heritage. But why is it important and why should you select…

Isn't it interesting that when Lord Dunmore stole 15 half barrels of gunpowder he said "I am sorry I just do not want our slaves to turn on our masters." During Colonial Williamsburg times was a hard time having to choose so much which could depend on your future. But the Magazine was important during colonial times too. The Magazine also really shows great value to us today. The Magazine can even represent how the quote "the future learns from the past" role comes into play during Colonial…