Our last afternoon in Williamsburg found us wandering the streets trying taking in the atmosphere of the town.
Large open fields dot the town.
This is where the carriage horses lounge about on their off hours.
And passers-by like us can take a moment to watch them and if they grace us so, give them a pat or two on the nose.
Our solace was disturbed by the sound of piccolos and drums coming up the street.
The newly recruited and ready troops were going to show the town “their metal” by performing a demonstration just outside of town. As we joined the rest of the colonist in their march, we passed by the troop’s encampment.
After arriving at the grounds, the color guard and soldiers were inspected.
The commanders then put the troop through their paces, firing muskets and cannons.
Cheers all around as they headed to Yorktown where history knows the British surrendered and America gained her freedom from the Crown.
This ends our tour of Colonial Williamsburg. Next stop, Jamestown.
It’s nice to travel with you. Thanks. Andi