Colonial Williamsburg
Illustrated
Photographs (c) Michele and Tom Grimm
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A Spring carriage ride past the Old Courthouse where mock trials
of pig stealers and war profiteers are held daily.
A wife on her wife to shop for the evening dinner, already unhappy about the high cost of food and the English tariff.
Children in Colonial days loved toys as much as children
do today.
The shoemaker gives his own feet a rest on a bench in
front of his shop. He will be happy to talk with you about the latest shoe
fashion in the 17th century.
Many local Williamsburg inhabitants could not read. Signs with pictures were important guides for them.
Thomas Jefferson addresses the crowd behind the Palace, giving a report on the state of war with England. No one knew they were listening to someone who would become a President of a new nation.
Gardens behind the Palace are a magnet for every photographer. This is actually a photograph of Michele Grimm taking pictures for this series!