Americans can't wait for 2020 to be over. A year marred by COVID-19, lockdowns, social unrest, economic woes, a contested election and constant outcry from a biased and hostile news media. 2020 has been maligned almost as much as President Trump in the past 12 months. Almost.
Americans can't wait for 2020 to be over. A year marred by COVID-19, lockdowns, social unrest, economic woes, a contested election and constant outcry from a biased and hostile news media. 2020 has been maligned almost as much as President Trump in the past 12 months. Almost.
Harriet E. Lemons
LANEXA Our beloved Harriet E. Lemons, 75, suddenly departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg. Her earthly journey began Feb. 11, 1945, daughter of the late John F. And Frances T. Lemons in New Kent County.
She was educated in New Kent County Public Schools, graduating from George W. Watkins High School with the Class of 1963. She was employed with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where she retired after several years of service.
Harriet spent countless hours crocheting afghans, sweaters and scarves. She also loved a good search-and-find word game and T.V. shows like Rifleman and Gunsmoke. Her favorite hobby was her family. She loved spending time with them as much as they enjoyed spending time with her. She truly will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Portrait of Daniel Trueheart (left), attributed to William Hodgson, Hanover County, Virginia, ca. 1794, gift of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce B. James, in memory of Margery Woodall James Fleet, 2019.100.2; Portrait of Mary Garland Trueheart, (right) attributed to William Hodgson, Hanover County, Virginia, ca. 1794 Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce B. James, in memory of Margery Woodall James Fleet, 2019.100.2. (WYDaily/Courtesy of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)
Colonial Williamsburg’s annual Antiques Forum is going virtual this upcoming year.
The forum will run Feb. 19-24, and its virtual platform will allow participants to learn and enjoy new exhibitions from the Art Museums from the comfort of their homes.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) A significant portion of Williamsburg’s historic Civil War battlefield was recently purchased to be secured for preservation.
The American Battlefield Trust bought the 29 acres in the area of the “Bloody Ravine” from The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Virginia Gazette reported. Funding came from grants from the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program and the commonwealth of Virginia, in addition to money raised by the Battlefield Trust.
The land was zoned for commercial used and valued at $2,743,000. Located about 1 mile from the city’s historic area and primarily within the city limits, the land is pristine and looks much as it did 158 years ago when the battle took place, according to the newspaper.