...only ninety minutes from Los Angeles, but
still over two centuries away!

Reserve Your Summer History Adventure Today!
July 1 - August 28, 2004
 


In Colonial America “publick days” referred to that period of time when the county court was open for sessions.    Shire towns were filled with merchants, lawyers, and farmers who arrived to record deeds and settle disputes.   The public houses were filled to the brim, the minute companies would drill, and farmers and craftsmen would sell their wares on the village green or parade ground--a time of drama, craftsmanship, and harvest!

This summer, experience the quiet joy of a letter written with quill and ink,
the wonder of a home-made candle, and the stirring rhetoric of a generation
that fought for liberty.   The "village posts" on the grounds of  Colonial Chesterfield will be conducted by our friendly and engaging staff of costumed living historians in a way that is sure to engage both young and old.  Your participation is not only encouraged;  it's required!  

Tours start as low as $8 per person and range from 2-6 hours. It's perfect for field trips, family outings, birthday parties, youth & senior groups, or just a day in the country!    Sign up now!   
 
   
 
   
 
 
 

Village Posts  Summer of 2004
(Items with an asterisk include a take home craft item)
    Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
  10:00 AM Quill and Ink* Quill and Ink* Quill and Ink* Quill and Ink*
  10:30 AM Breads of the
New World		 Breads of the
New World		 Breads of the
New World		 Breads of the
New World
  11:00 AM The Stamp Act The Stamp Act The Stamp Act The Stamp Act  
  11:30 AM Candle Making* Apple Pye (Pie) Baking1 Candle Making* Apple Pye (Pie) Baking1  
  12:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
  12:30 PM Archery Archery Archery Archery
  1:00 PM Weaving Weaving Stone Masonry Weaving
  1:30 PM The Colonial Woodright The Colonial Woodright The Colonial Woodright The Colonial Woodright
  2:00 PM Bucket Brigade Bucket Brigade Bucket Brigade Bucket Brigade  
  2:30 PM Blacksmithing Blacksmithing Blacksmithing Colonial
Dance		  
  3:00 PM Plumping Mill Plumping Mill The Minute Company The Minute Company  
  3:30 PM Games of the Colonies Games of the Colonies Games of the Colonies Games of the Colonies  
  4:00 PM

-- Day Tours Conclude --

  
  7:00 PM      

"To Liberty"
An Evening of Feasting, Music, and Drama in the Colonies

  
 

Pricing (Per Guest)
  Length of
Tour

Individuals and Familes

Groups of
15-149

Groups of 150
or more

Extras
  2 Hrs $10.50 $9.00 $8.00

Box Lunch:  Add $5 Per Person
  4 Hrs $15.00 $12.00 $10.50

"Encamped at the Revolution"
(Ask about our overnight group camping rates)
  6 Hrs $17.50 $15.00 $13.50
         

1Take Home 1 LB Apple Pie:  Add $2.50 Per Person
 

"We... had the BEST time! We have been to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown and many others but this was by far the best. Your warm hospitality and the passion you have for what you do is inspiring! Thank you for a wonderful day!"   --   The Loustau Family