The inside of the first Protestant church in historical Williamsburg. It was set up rather unique. When you walked into the church, you walked in behind the pulpit and there were wooden box-type areas in all directions of the church where families sat, including balcony seating for government officials.
You can sort of see the type of seating I was talking about in this picture if you look closely. The only real pictures I have of them are with the kids in our tour group and I'm not allowed to post pictures of them for their safety. The box seating has a small door that swings open for you to walk in and there are two bench seats in each box. They were created this way for two purposes: to let families worship together and also to keep drafts out. Back in those days there was no heating mechanisms, so the women would bring hot bricks or cinder blocks and blankets to keep warm while in church. Also, children weren't allowed to attend church until they were 10 or 11 years old because they were considered a distraction.
This was the outdoor market.
The silversmith shop. It was really neat hearing him talk about the different hammers they use to develop shape and different hues or shine of silver.
The wig shop. Here, I learned where the term "powder room" came from. Men and women alike would where wigs in those days to show what socioeconomic status they had or their occupation. When they would attend balls, such as at the Governor's mansion, they would powder their wigs different colors. Throughout the night, they would have to visit the powder room to dust off their garments and re-powder their wigs. Very interesting.
You can sort of see the type of seating I was talking about in this picture if you look closely. The only real pictures I have of them are with the kids in our tour group and I'm not allowed to post pictures of them for their safety. The box seating has a small door that swings open for you to walk in and there are two bench seats in each box. They were created this way for two purposes: to let families worship together and also to keep drafts out. Back in those days there was no heating mechanisms, so the women would bring hot bricks or cinder blocks and blankets to keep warm while in church. Also, children weren't allowed to attend church until they were 10 or 11 years old because they were considered a distraction.
This was the outdoor market.
The silversmith shop. It was really neat hearing him talk about the different hammers they use to develop shape and different hues or shine of silver.
The wig shop. Here, I learned where the term "powder room" came from. Men and women alike would where wigs in those days to show what socioeconomic status they had or their occupation. When they would attend balls, such as at the Governor's mansion, they would powder their wigs different colors. Throughout the night, they would have to visit the powder room to dust off their garments and re-powder their wigs. Very interesting.
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