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$1 million gift to add market building to Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg trustee and major benefactor Forrest Mars Jr. of Big Horn, Wyo., has made a $1 million commitment for construction of a Market House in the center of the Revolutionary City. It is the third major historic reconstruction funded by Forrest Mars since 2007 with gift funds totaling $11 million. “Forrest Mars’ most recent [...]
What to do this week in Williamsburg June 17-23, 2013
June 17 – 23 RevQuest: The Black Chambers June 17 – September 1 See the Revolutionary City through the eyes of an undercover agent! Colonial Williamsburg. The popular interactive game is back! 800-HISTORY "Party at the Pier" at Jamestown Settlement June 22, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Enjoy dinner and live entertainment at Jamestown Settlement! Proceeds [...]
Boomers Rationalize, Plan to Retire Earlier
The path of economic recovery has made baby boomers more optimistic about their retirement timeline. According to 2013 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey data released this month, the majority of boomers surveyed now say they expect to retire sooner than they planned to in 2010. According to the survey, which polled still-working boomers ages 50 [...]
New trolley service changes announced
WATA has redesigned the Trolley route to become more efficient, effective and accessible for the greater Williamsburg area. The Williamsburg Trolley route and frequency changes will begin on Monday, June 17, 2013. The Williamsburg Trolley will now provide our customers with an enhanced route that will facilitate a unique travel experience connecting local citizens and [...]
Hampton Roads Home Sales Up, Inventories Down & the Market Is Recovering
As we approach the mid-point for 2013, real estate statistics for the Hampton Roads market continue to undergo consistent improvement, setting benchmarks that tell of a recovering market. May 2013 saw steady year-over-year increases in residential pending and settled sales, while the number of residential homes for sale continues to dip, thus lowering the market’s [...]
Colonial Heritage named one of 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the US by Where To Retire Magazine
Where to Retire magazine reveals “The Short List: 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States” in the national, bi-monthly magazine’s July/August issue, which hits newsstands on June 21, 2013. The list includes Colonial Heritage, a 55+ active adult -planned community located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The country’s 50 best master-planned communities selected by Where to [...]
New History Trail Links Museums and Historic Sites from Colonial Williamsburg Through The Northern Neck
Visitors and residents of the southeastern area of Virginia will soon have a road map to lead them from Colonial Williamsburg and along a rural path that showcases nearly 40 historic sites and museums. Literally The Tidewater Virginia Historical Society – formerly known as the Colonial Capital Branch of Preservation Virginia – is building a [...]
Cheese Shop Secret Sauce Now Available for Sale
Who doesn’t like the legendary sandwiches from the Cheese Shop in Williamsburg VA ? and who loves their original house dressing ? After many years of requests, they are finally bottling their World Famous House Dressing! created by Mary Ellen Power, many years ago Ashman Manufacturing Co.in VA Beach just produced the first batch of [...]
May 2013 Real estate market update for Williamsburg VA
May 2013 Market Observations The Williamsburg VA real estate market continued to demonstrate it’s strength in May 2013 with home sales up 32.69% over the previous May. The closed median home price in May 2013 for the Williamsburg VA market , which includes the City of Williamsburg, James City County and Upper York County’s housing [...]
Exceptional home in Governors Land, now on the market.
The classic, elegant exterior of the Georgian Federal home on Ann Johnson Lane in Governor’s Land was what first enticed Caz Wesley when she was house-shopping in 2008. “I could see the house was an architectural gem when I walked up to it,” said Caz, an interior designer. “On the exterior, all four sides are [...]
Music under the stars returns to Ft Eustis for 2013
Thanks to the Hampton Roads area’s concentration of armed forces, we are blessed with an abundance of professional musical talent. . In June, a pair of dueling, Thursday-night events will start up up, one at Fort Eustis, another at Fort Monroe. The 81st season of the U.S. Army’s free concert series begins June 6, 2013 [...]
Spectacular Outdoor Dining with a Cause in Williamsburg !
If you’ve been longing for a beautiful summer evening in the vineyards of Tuscany, or dreaming of an Al Fresco dinner in a French seaside garden, it’s your lucky day! This summer, three outstanding local restaurants are going to transport you to a magical outdoor summer dinner, all with the help of The Williamsburg Winery! [...]
