TravelThe Town That Keeps Colonial America AliveIn Colonial Williamsburg, a passion for our nation’s beginnings inspiresAs we stomp our feet, shout disapproval at the English overlords, and yell out “Huzzah!” we can’t help but get caught up in all the action.SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintA carriage passes by the Governor's Palace. The palace was built to project British authority. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation/Colonial WilliamsburgChannaly Philipp7/3/2019|Updated: 7/3/2019WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia—With a quick look, the hairdresser sizes us up as we walk into her shop on a sunny afternoon. She speaks to us kindly but makes plain her dismay at our physical appearance.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.