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šŸŒ± What could replace Williamsburgā€™s long-vacant motels on Richmond Road?

Williamsburg, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Williamsburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What could replace Williamsburgā€™s long-vacant motels on Richmond Road?
  • How did 18th-century Williamsburg children actually go to school?
  • How Williamsburgā€™s Joiner Shop keeps 18th-century craftsmanship alive today.

Also on today's calendar: Williamsburg Area Pride and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of t-showers; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 87, low: 61. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Williamsburg City Council discusses potential sale of economic development property in closed session (williamsburgindependent.com) ā€” Williamsburg residents may soon see movement on two long-vacant city-owned motel properties on Richmond Road, as City Council recently met in closed session about a potential sale of economic development land. The discussion, held under Virginiaā€™s closed-meeting rules, also touched on personal-injury litigation, signaling behind-the-scenes negotiations that could reshape a visible corridor into the city.
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2. Education in 18th-Century Williamsburg - Google Arts & Culture (google.com) ā€” If youā€™ve ever wondered how children once learned in Williamsburg, this Colonial Williamsburg Foundation feature traces 18th-century education from home tutoring to the Bray School, Brafferton Indian School, and the College of William & Mary. It explains how race, class, and gender shaped who studied what, and highlights local efforts to educate Black and Indigenous children despite deep inequalities. Itā€™s a thoughtful look at how Williamsburgā€™s learning institutions evolved on familiar streets.
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3. Craft, History, and Living Apprenticeship at Colonial Williamsburg's Joiner Shop (popularwoodworking.com) ā€” Colonial Williamsburgā€™s Joiner Shop is a working 18th-century-style woodworking hub where modern artisans research, build, and restore pieces that keep the Historic Area authentic. The article follows master and apprentice craftspeople, including work for the First Baptist Church reconstruction, showing how living history, education, and hands-on craftsmanship intersect in Williamsburg today. Itā€™s a rich behind-the-scenes look for anyone who walks Duke of Gloucester Street.
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4. 11 Places In Virginia To Watch The Most Spectacular 4th Of July Fireworks (myfamilytravels.com) ā€” Williamsburg residents can look forward to Colonial Williamsburgā€™s biggest-ever Fourth of July fireworks, tied to the ā€œAmerica Made in Virginia: 250 Years Togetherā€ celebration with a drone show and free Historic Area admission. The guide also spotlights other top Virginia fireworks destinations, but emphasizes prime viewing spots like Duke of Gloucester Street and Palace Green right here at home. Plan now to beat the crowds and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
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5. William & Mary's Lemon Project helps Black Virginians learn about their lineage, counter narratives ā€¢ Virginia Mercury (virginiamercury.com) ā€” At William & Mary, the Lemon Project is helping African Americans with roots in Williamsburg uncover family histories that were long obscured by slavery and missing records. Using archives, church documents, and oral histories, staff connect descendants to ancestors who built early Williamsburg, strengthening community ties and challenging old narratives about who shaped the college and the city.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our newly adopted golden doodle bolted out our front door last evening.
    We live in Fordā€™s colony on Dogleg drive. She has a microchip. Problem with her is she is so very very shy. If you see her approach her slowly andā€¦ (Nextdoor Ford's Colony)
  • Our German Shepherd slipped out front door.
    Heā€™s all black. We live on Longhill a part of Windsor forest. 757-880-8532 Our dog came home (Nextdoor Windsor Forest)
  • Cardinal Group Companies posted a job opening for Porter in Williamsburg. Apply here.
  • College of William & Mary posted a job opening for Custodial Worker (Evening) M-F 2:30-11pm in Williamsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Williamsburg here.

Ok Williamsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Synonym buns (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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