Colonial Williamsburg
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Students spent the first half of the day exploring the many museums, taverns, and interactive exhibits of Colonial Williamsburg.
In the afternoon the next day they met on the green of the Governors’ Mansion with Dr. Seidel to report out on their experiential assignments. Students were asked to use the information available at Colonial Williamsburg—reenactors, museums, interactive exhibits—to explore themes that varied from weather patterns and foodways to slavery and politics.
In the afternoon the next day they met on the green of the Governors’ Mansion with Dr. Seidel to report out on their experiential assignments. Students were asked to use the information available at Colonial Williamsburg—reenactors, museums, interactive exhibits—to explore themes that varied from weather patterns and foodways to slavery and politics.
Students Paige Sanford ’12 and Elle O’Brien ’12 stand in front of a portrait of George Washington during a museum tour.
Mike Hardesty ’05
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Chesapeake Semester students spent their first day in Williamsburg gaining a perspective on the colonial history of the nation’s first Capitol. After exploring the streets before lunch, they visit Williamsburg’s Archeology Lab, developing critical insight into the 70% of archeology beyond the excavation process. The day was capped off with a dinner at Shield’s Tavern and a stroll through town. -
Wrapping up an informative few days at Colonial Williamsburg, Chesapeake Semester students progress onward up the James River to one of the few remaining historical plantations that line its shores. They arrive at the Shirley Plantation to contrast the town life of Williamsburg with the rural life of the country side.
In the afternoon they would proceed to Historic St. Mary’s City to arrive in time for their Native American Day. -
Chesapeake Semester students hit the road for Journey 1, “Discovering a Sense of Place,” which included a ten-day 842 mile trip circumnavigating the Bay. Students departed from Chestertown and traveled down the Delmarva and up the Western Shore of Maryland stopping at historic landmarks like Jamestowne, Colonial Williamsburg, Shirley Plantation, Historic St. Mary’s City, our state capital Annapolis, Havre de Grace, and Port Deposit.
