by Natalia Hadean

College of William & Mary

nhadean — 2014-05-07 16:01:13 UTC

The college of William & Mary was made for boys only! The boys at this school ages 12-15 would take classes that taught them reading, writing, arthmetic. Older boys would study to become priests in the Anglican Church. Many famous people studied their, including four U.S. presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler

Shoemakers Shop

nhadean — 2014-05-08 13:43:55 UTC

In Williamsburg, there are many trade shops. In these shops, you will see three types of people. One is the Master craftsmen. He is the one with the most experience. Then, there is he journey man. Journey men were skilled workers who did not own their own shop. Also, there was the Apprentice who worked for free. Sometimes, African Americans were apprentices. They were trained to do the simple jobs.

Government

nhadean — 2014-05-08 13:45:19 UTC

The government in Williamsburg

was made up of the Assembly.

The Assembly would go to meetings

and think of new laws. Then they

would send their ideas to the Governor

and if he approved he would sign it and

stamp it with a royal stamp.

Bruton Parish Church

nhadean — 2014-05-08 13:59:59 UTC

The Anglican church was quite important. This is because one, it was built in the center of town, and two, you could only vote if you were a member of the Anglican Church. In the church however, people sat in different seats depending on ho important you are. The governors family sat directly in front of the pulpit, if you were a member of the college you would sit at the balcony, on one side of the church, men sat, on the other side, women sat. But most African Americans stood int he back or watched from the windows.

Raleigh Tavern

nhadean — 2014-05-08 14:14:42 UTC

One favorite place for people to see each other was the Raleigh Tavern. Here there were many things you could do. You could meet with others and talk, play games, eat & drink, sing songs, and dance. Also, it provided bedrooms for visitors and travelers. One favorite game that many people liked was "The Royal and most Pleasant Game of y Goose"

Slave Quarters

nhadean — 2014-05-08 14:25:24 UTC

Almost half of the population in Williamsburg was African americans. There were many different types of slaves. One type did chores in the masters house. Others worked on plantations. Some worked as gardeners, others as coachmen. Slaves lived in houses that were shacks, slept on beds of straw, and ate the leftovers from their masters meal. They also used songs as a way to express themselves.