Stonehouse Golf Club in Toano, Virginia, was originally designed by one of the most innovative golf course architects in the business, Mike Strantz, a former protégé of Tom Fazio. Strantz’ goal was to compliment nature so closely as to make the layout indistinguishable from Nature itself. This 18 hole, 7013 yard course is laid over […]
Another month and another decline in the number of homes actively listed as “for sale” in the Hampton Roads region, according to data compiled by the Real Estate Information Network (REIN). Active listings totaled 4,022 at the end of October 2021, down from 4,425 – or by 9.1% – the month prior, but down by […]
John Womeldorf knows that every home has a story. As an experienced realtor with a deep love for Williamsburg, John looks beyond the basic features of the homes he sells. In his “Every Home Has A Story” series, John introduces potential buyers to the aspects of a home that they can’t see by viewing it […]
Colonial Williamsburg continues its tradition of honoring American military service by offering free admission during Veterans Day weekend, Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 11-14, to all active-duty military, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, retirees and their dependents. Special military-themed programming including a military march and a commemoration honoring America’s veterans will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 11. […]
Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary Announce Future Location of Williamsburg Bray School, Launch Joint Initiative to Research Building’s Complex History and Expand Understanding of Founding Era WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Oct. 29, 2021) – What is likely the oldest extant building in the northern hemisphere used for the purpose of educating enslaved and free Black children […]
Trick-or-treat hours in the City of Williamsburg are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, for children 12 and under. Households that do not want to participate should turn off their porch lights. To protect yourself and others from the spread of COVID-19, please follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control […]
John Womeldorf knows that every home has a story. As an experienced realtor with a deep love for Williamsburg and the surrounding areas, John looks beyond the basic features of the homes he sells. In his “Every Home Has A Story” series, John introduces potential buyers to the aspects of a home that they can’t […]
Colonial Williamsburg has renewed its commitment to independent scholarly research by joining William & Mary to financially support the Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture. The Omohundro Institute (OI) was established by the two institutions in 1943 and has grown into the nation’s leading academic center of historical research on all aspects of early America. The reunion of the three entities re-establishes financial support and in-kind benefits provided by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and positions the three […]
By: Kim Robins, March 13th, 1997 A year-long expansion and renovation project turned a Gloucester Point residence into an elegant yet comfortable retirement home for Charles and Anne Avery. The Averys, formerly of Richmond, were not newcomers to the county prior to settling on their retirement spot. The couple had a home in York River […]
The Williamsburg Artists Group will hold its Fall 2021 art sale in Bruton Parish House in Colonial Williamsburg, a new venue for this up-and-coming organization of local artists and artisans. The event, to be held on Friday, Oct. 15, from 4-7 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., will feature the work of […]