Courthouse

In the 18th Century an accused and defendent could request a different jury if there was some sort of problem with the first appointed jury.

New England Street

Brick makers

Apothecary

People went to the Apothecary for their ailments. Medicines were prescribed to help the symptoms. In the photos you can see jars of ingredients and implements of the trade.
The Apothecary was open Monday-Saturday and officially closed on Sunday in the 18th century. However, there are records of people who were sick going to church to find the Apothecary and him making house calls on Sundays.

There was only one documented female apothecary in the 18th century and she was from Boston. Elizabeth Greenly was her name.

Squash Garden!

Charlton Coffee House Restoration: Art Museum Exhibit

In 2009 Colonial Williamsburg rebuilt Richard Charlton's coffee house that was torn down in the mid-late 1800s. They had to treat their clues like a crime scene to rebuild the coffee house and find artifacts to match the house set in 1765. I need to read up on the story of a Stamp Act tax collector who was thrown off the porch by an angry mob in 1765. I also need to go there tomorrow and try some of the hot (colonial) chocolate they give out their to visitors.

Binder: books & pamphlets

Binders would do work with a variety of different printers. They sewed together books and other works.
I bought some historic newspapers from the store above.

Tavern Dinner

I had a lovely cheese platter with grapes for dinner and chocolate pecan pie for dessert at Chownings Tavern. Huzzah to holding out in the tavern during a passing rainstorm.

Public Auction

I went to an auction on Saturday and it was quite entertaining. I may have perhaps gotten a little something for less than I would pay in stores.

Goodhow's Store: 18th Century Merchant Shop

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