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Spend Christmas in Williamsburg
The Grand illumination
Sunday, December 6, 2009
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The Grand Illumination weekend is one of the busiest in the year for visitors and residents alike in our historic city. The event is generally scheduled for the first Sunday in December and heralds the beginning Christmas in Williamsburg and the holiday season in the historic area.
The decorations of fresh flora and fauna begin to go up on the residences on the Duke of Gloucester right after Thanksgiving. This has become quite competitive as a prize goes to the winning decorator.
With a tradition that began in the late 1800s, candles are lit in every window of the historic area at the same moment. It is quite an experience to witness. Since the Jamestown celebration in 1957 fireworks on market square have become an integral part of the celebration.
The Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Decorations Walking Tour offers a guided look at Colonial Williamsburg’s picturesque buildings and streets, decked in their holiday splendor.
47th Annual Christmas Homes Tour
Presented by the Green Spring Garden Club
This year all five homes are private residences in the Historic Area that are not usually open to the public. Four of the five homes are being shown by people who are new residents in their homes. The houses include: The Nelson-Galt House on Francis Street, the oldest house in Williamsburg; and two other original buildings, the Robert Nicolson House on York Street and the Alexander Craig House on Duke of Gloucester Street; plus the Ludwell Tenement on Nicholson Street. The fifth house is the Edinburgh Castle on Duke of Gloucester Street, home to Bill Barker, the popular interpreter who portrays Thomas Jefferson and who is once again allowing his home to be open to visitors.
Tickets, which include use of the shuttle bus from the Visitor Center, will be available at the Visitor Center or visit the website at Green Spring Garden Club/homestour. Advance purchase recommended.
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