I have enjoyed looking up a few of the homes in the town. This is the Bowden-Armistead House, a three-story Greek Revival surrounded by black wrought-iron fencing. (There is a good explanation of what Greek Revival is at The Spruce.) It is an antebellum relic, the last remnant of the post-colonial homes and businesses present before the 1930s restoration of Williamsburg was finished. I also looked up 'antebellum'. It is defined as "Occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War."
The Bowden-Armistead house is privately owned so is not open to the public. I noticed a few privately owned homes along the road. I was surprised and wondered how many tourists had walked through their gates without reading the sign. This one was built in 1858 by prominent lawyer Lemuel J. Bowden, and the locals were astonished at the cost, which was more than $10,000. It is located on Williamsburg's main street.
I loved the old wrought iron fencing.
Stepping right back into the past with all its history. There is more information at this website.
You will find several people walking around town or at the entrances of some of the old stores, dressed in colonial garb. They must have been asked a thousand times for a photo, but they are always gracious and speak as if they were actually from colonial times.
On one of our trips here many years ago, I remember a colonial gentleman with a lovely smile, nodding his head as he touched his hat to say, "Good day to you Mistress." I could get used to that!
Old-world charm at its best, very gracious indeed, and they do the town proud.
The leaves put on a gorgeous display of Fall, and the weather was incredible!
Here is a poem from Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
"Go sit upon the lofty hill,
And turn your eyes around,
Where waving woods and waters wild
Do hymn an autumn sound. 
The summer sun is faint on them
The summer sun is faint on themThe summer flowers depart
Sit still - as all transform'd to stone,
Except your musing heart."
That's the end of my post today. There will be more as soon as I can put another post together.
Have a great day and...
What a fascinating place - and the residents do indeed do it proud.
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DeleteThey do, thank you Sue :)
How interesting is that, enjoyed reading it and seeing the photos. Thanks for sharing, and link as well.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found it interesting Margaret and you are very welcome :)
DeleteI would love walking around there and seeing all the people dressed in those outfits. It would be like stepping back in time.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a lovely place and everyone I have seen there is in their happy place :) It is wonderfully soothing :)
DeleteThat is a wonderful place for a visit.
ReplyDeleteVery much so William :)
DeleteWonderful tour of Williamsburg. Great photos from your visit. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, happy you enjoyed and you take care and enjoy your day also :)
DeleteGostei de ver estas belas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
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Muito obrigado. Fico feliz que tenha gostado das minhas fotos. Um abraço e continuação de bom fim de semana :)
DeleteIt's been fun to see your photos from Williamsburg. It would be a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, I am happy you enjoyed my photos :) I think you would have a wonderful time here. I hope to be going back for the decorations.
DeleteI love seeing all the town's residents in the days of yore fashions!!
ReplyDeleteThat is fun Anni, and you can almost imagine what it must have been like back then :)
DeleteThat is an absolutely stunning old home and my favorite part of it is that sense I've never seen one made exactly like that. It's an awesome looking house and your autumn colors and poem are beautiful. When I see people dressed in the period clothing like this I always think how thankful I am I didn't have to wear the clothes they wear and I often would like to know what someone from that period would think if they saw the way this Grandma addresses when she goes to Walmart. They would be scandalized
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra, so happy you enjoyed. Yes, I can imagine how hot they would be, even in lighter material during the summer. There would be too many layers for us to deal with. When you think how scandalized people were to even see a lady's ankle back in the day, I don't know what they would think of us either :)
DeleteI love the people in the traditional dress but I sometimes wonder what it's like to do that job in the heat of summer!
ReplyDeleteA lot of fan waving I would imagine Jeanie :)))
DeleteA lovely walk
ReplyDeleteIt was, very much so. Thank you Christine :)
DeleteGreat fall photos and good time to see characters telling the historical story.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it would be so interesting :) Thanks Red :)
DeleteThis home always intrigues me, Denise. Do you remember the Armistead house that used to be next to the Capitol? I must check you link to see if they were related, which surely they must be. You captured the beautiful colors of the trees magnificently! And I love this poem to accompany them.
ReplyDeleteHello Martha Ellen, I don't but now you have mentioned it I will definitely walk over there next time. I think the Armistead family bought it from the Bowdens, but will have to re-read the article before I can say for sure. So glad you enjoyed the photos and the poem. I thoroughly enjoyed your photos and such a coincidence we were both there recently. I have been reading a lot of poetry again lately, one of my favorite things to do.
DeleteThe Armistead house I am referring to has been moved from the Duke of Gloucester St to North Henry St. It's now a Victorian Inn. armisteadhouse.com
DeleteI really enjoy the poetry you always feature with your lovely posts and your stellar photos.
Thank you for getting back to me Martha Ellen, I would not have known that. And so glad you enjoyed the poetry too. I am going to look up the inn right now :)
DeleteThanks again for sharing about the inn. I have just gone to the website and it looks a wonderful place to stay. We are adding this to our list.
DeleteIt has been a long time since I visited Williamsburg. I enjoyed walking all over there. Thank you for taking me along on your walk.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Linda, it's a great place for a walk. This is a wonderful time of the year to do that, probably my favorite.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous walk around the area. The rustic fence is the best. So are the actors for re-enactment
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed roentare :) I loved that old rustic fence. And the people in their costumes. Absolutely delightful! But then I have always had an interesting in traditional clothing world-wide, since I was a child.
DeleteGreat shots! For a second I thought I was seeing one of Revrunner’s posts, but he has not posted in a few months. He used to post from Williamsburg.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :) I remember Revrunner :) I'll have to check out their blog and hopefully it is still open? They lived in Williamsburg didn't they and I do remember those splendid photos?
DeleteWhat a lovely place to visit!
ReplyDeleteIt would be just like stepping back in time!
I enjoyed the beautiful photos, Denise.
Thank you Veronica Lee, very happy you enjoyed :) I am grateful to the organizers who keep this place looking so beautifully.
DeleteThis was the perfect time of year to explore Williamsburg, Denise, and thanks for sharing your excursion.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Dorothy, it is a perfect time :) We were lucky with the weather and there were lots of fellow tourists but not as many as in the summer. Definitely my favorite time to visit in the Fall.
DeleteThat's really fun! It made me smile.
ReplyDeleteAnd that makes me happy Jenn, thank you!
DeleteInteresting post. Also love the autumn colours. Cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, so glad and cheers from me also :)
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