Watched as Great Hopes was constructed. Visited several times and enjoyed the entire area. The animals were interesting and the gardens were fascinating. The interpreters were knowledgeable. Last 2 visits to CW, the Great Hopes became a neglected ghost town. What a shame the time effort and cost of building the plantation has ended up basically forgotten.

Juts a really neat experience even for our little ones!

Like those found in Colonial Williamsburg in 1876

Restful and quiet, you feel like you are stepping back in time. The age of the buildings and style were synonomous of a different time and harsher way of living.

A peaceful afternoon walk.

Hubby and I spent our honeymoon here almost 33 years ago and have made it an annual trip (well, missed an occasional year here and there). We always learn something new at Colonial Williamsburg. A great place to support!

I have enjoyed watching this representative farm develop in small steps through the years. Visitors should not miss it. I had to correct the intepreter on slavery in Virginia. The first slaves to Jamestown were white orphans who arrived without indenture in November 1619. There were approx. 200 of them . This little known fact is ignored at CW but is easily verified in the internet.

Got to teach my kiddo alot on this visit, thanks

Walk past on way to historic district.