Colonial Williamsburg, Day 2Jun 2, 2009
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Magnolias All Over The Place
How the Farm was Run
Slave Quarters
| This morning we entered through the working farm where a well-spoken slave explained the jobs and chores that were taken care of there. There were smallish plots of corn and tobacco growing, tools were being repaired, and laundry was being prepared. A stop at the armory showed more weapons on display and an old-timer explaining the history and use of the building. The streets were alive with all sorts of transportation, including an ox cart. After lunch in a local eatery under a huge grape arbor we checked out the blacksmith. They were in the process of making iron bars from which they made other items. They were having trouble getting the metal to run out of the bottom until the guy in the classy check sox, plaid kilt and the knobbiest set of knees I have ever seen! He helped them get the process going again while the one fella calmly kept the bellows going. Learned that the smiths that work there have been there for quite a few years, one of them more than 25 years. They start out as an apprentice and slowly work their way up as they learn the processes. There was also some construction going on in a building and it was being done with the tools and in the manner of 1700. Some of the buildings have been moved to Williamsburg form other sites. Many of them have been built in this manner. It is quite a sight to see, this town. And, if you ever plan on going there, make sure you plan for 2 days as it is impossible to see it all in one day. And, your ticket entitles you to a 2nd day. |
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