9 Results for tag "Amazing Stories"

• Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

  Experience the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, featuring colorful and whimsical folk art and an extensive collection of decorative arts.

• A Flowerpot with a Family History?

  Take a look at a flowerpot passed down from one generation to the other. Learn about the English pottery tradition brought to Pennsylvania in the 18th century.

• A Southern Loyalist’s silver belt plate of the Revolutionary War

  Take a look at the only known piece of Southern-made military silver belt of the Revolutionary War. Learn what the belt plates meant to the Loyalist Officers.

• Mapping Colonial South Carolina and Georgia

  Take a look at the hand-painted map of South Carolina and a part of Georgia from the American Revolution era. Learn about the story behind the map.

• The Right Stuff! A Black Worsted Wool Gown

  Take a look at this worsted wool damask gown from the 1780s worn for mourning. Learn about the story behind the dress and the garment industry of that era.

• Historical Portrait of George Washington

  Take in the sight of this iconic portrait of George Washington at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Read on to learn about the story behind the painting.

• A Well-traveled Teapot Returns to Williamsburg

  Uncover the history behind beautiful objects in masterfully curated exhibitions in our series “Amazing Stories. Beautifully Told.”

• Miniature Menagerie: A German Toy in America

  Step into the world of German toys in America in the 19th century. Read about the toy menagerie to discover its story and the depiction of a different era.

• “By His Hand”

  This 1800s neoclassical sideboard showcases Johnathan Moss's considerable skills as a cabinetmaker. Learn more about his exquisite woodworking and artistry.