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Show Page D6 THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Sunday, March Williamsburg offers authentic look at HEALTH: from the coastal settlement of By JACK SEVERSON Knight-Ridde- trolyte solution, Pedialyte, that helps restore fluids lost from diarrhea and vomiting. Malaria, the second traveler's disease, occurs in Africa, Central and South America, Asia, and in the South Pacific island nations of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. "There are several things you need to do before you visit countries where malaria most-comm- You'll find them here, though; and that fact says a lot about what and Colonial Williamsburg is what it isn't. For years, Colonial Williamsburg was burdened with a reputation among a somewhat cynical group of travelers who, no doubt, thought of themselves as the cogas a noscenti of Disneyesque what was once the capital of the British colony of Virginia. A historical theme park. But that is precisely what it isn't. Yes, you'll see folks walking about the unpaved streets dressed coloin the fashion of nists. And yes, there are shops where you can buy tricorn hats and along with other ersatz colonial goods. too-cut- area." Allen said people also should use other preventives an insect repellent that contains a 30 percent concentration of DEET, which is applied to the skin. People, he said, also should spray their clothes with Permithrin, a repellent that prevents mosqui- penny-whistle- s, "rides" available But the only horse-draw- auto-les- clip-clo- p that the Colonial Williamsburg FoundaAnd it is authenticity pre- vent the third ailment, one that leaves travviral upper elers hacking infections. "You respiratory can make certain you take an influenza shot," said Allen. While our flu season is usual- tion, the nonprofit organization that operates the historical village, has sought since John D. Rockefeller Jr. began funding the restoration and reconstruction of Colonial Williamsburg in 1926. November through March, remember that the seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, so if you were going in June, you might want some cutesified, Hollywood back-lo- t setting, as it is an educational experience, a chance to learn about that was and its people a place not only the seat of government of colonial Virginia, but also a seedbed of the American Revolution. It is important to note that Williamsburg was not representative of colonial American cities and towns. It was a carefully laid-otown, an exercise in urban to have a shot. hep- most-commo- ad- vised to get an immune globulin injection. It's effective for two or three months, but not 100 percent, in preventing hepatitis A. 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When I stopped by the Raleigh, "Mr. Powell, Man of Business" was holding forth before a group of about a dozen folks on several issues of the day. Mr. Powell is one of several figures whom Colonial Williamsburg describes as "people of the past." They are cos- te through Colonial Williamsburg I had learned in ail the tumed actors who portray 1 8th- - America y century Williamsburgers, never stepping out of character as they purv ey the wit and wisdom of their time. They also provide the cast of characters for a variety of events, of a ranging from a witch's trial to special tours and lectures, that are held throughout the day (although not every event is presented daily). There are many other Colonial Williamsburg staffers in period dress throughout the town, but unlike the "people of the past," they assume contemporary roles as do-cen- ts, guides, merchants and craftspeople. As I wandered up and down and Duke of Gloucester Street Nicholson and Francis streets, I kept which run parallel to it noticing signs near the entrances to e buildmany of the ings, reading: "Private Residence, Not Open to Public." Inquiring about these many homes, I learned that they either belonged to the foundation and were used as residences by staffers or were simply homes that were never purchased by the foundation and remained in private hands. It is impossible to see and do everything Colonial Williamsburg has to offer in just a weekend. But, wood-fram- in addition to the "Other Half tour, which I consider mandatory, there are three stops that I feel any visit here should include. Heading my list is the Capitol building. It is the third building to rise on the site, the first two having been destroyed by fire. When Colonial Williamsburg decided to reconstruct it, the design for the first Capitol, which was destroyed in even though the 1747, was used second building (destroyed in 1832) witnessed the significant events leading to the American Revolution. Building design aside, it is still a moving experience to stand on the site where the fiery Patrick Henry and the scholarly Thomas Jefferson held forth on the subjects of political independence and individual freedoms. A docent leads groups on a tour of the Capitol, ex- plaining the functioning of the bi- cameral colonial legislature and the purpose of each of the major rooms. Don't miss the view down the length of Duke of Gloucester American-- and civics classes I ever sat through. But the tour offers more than simply an education about one of the sorrier chapters in the nation's history; it puts life in Williamsburg into proper perspec- - hallStreet from the second-floo- r Williamsof view a way window, burg much the same as it would have appeared nearly three centuries ago. My next suggested stop is at the Peyton Randolph House on the' corner of Nicholson and North England streets. Peyton Randolph was a wealthy lawyer and politician (a speaker of the House of Burgesses who later presided over the First and Second Continental Congresses). It is in this home: where visitors can get the best view of how Williamsburg's gentry lived, dressed, ate and amused themselves. 18th-centu- ry There is no tour of this restored house, but entrance is limited to a manageable stream of visitors! whoe questions are answered by docents scattered throughout "the rooms. , , Finally, one block north and one block west of the Randolph house is the Governor's Palace, fronted d green by an expansive that runs to Duke of Gloucester Street. And by colonial standards; I it truly is a palace. Standing in the entrance foyer, tree-line- staring at the walls decoratively1 lined with swords, muskets arid flintlock pistols mounted in an a'r ray of designs, it is easy to feel the power and wealth of Mother Engj land that this building was meant to ',' convey to all who entered. docent-guidethe d A tour of building, reconstructed on ,the original palace foundations, provides a look at the lifestyle of one of the last of the royal governors of Virginia, Norborne Berkeley, Baron de Botecourt, After independence, the palace became the residence of the first two governors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1781, a year after Virginia's capital was moved to Richmond. Take more than a few minutes to stroll through the palace's elaborate formal gardens and stop by the stable area, where the wheelwright will explain that some of the techniques of his craft date back to Chinese writings from the third century B.C. But remember, as you walk along , look down every so often . Road apples, you know. . history 18th-centur- I I JL y VUJLL?7 1 m m Book your RCCL cruise between March 1 3 and we'll give you a TWO CATEGORY UPGRADE 1 Imll lTjc Patty i celebration of basketball, we've gone Itcrnfo Departing June 5 from Los Angeles 1 1 m 1 RoyalCaribbean ns pnees are based on roundtnp trom apply Sail Lake or Los Angeles, unless specified otherwise 2520 the Capitol building. Along the way, you'll pass the Raleigh Tavern, the reconstructed building on the site where the House of Burgesses met in rump session after Virginia's colonial legislature was disbanded by the colony's English governor. It was there that the first stirrings of the movement for American independence found Representative JouVe Gof Some Airfare PR0V0 mission from the college in 1749. They are just two of the many important figures in whose path you walk when you stroll down Duke of Gloucester Street toward I learned more about slavery not just in Williamsburg or this country but throughout the Ameriwalk on this cas than g, 18th-centur- 729 Some lares require completion ol travel by 32494 Other departures and destinations available Restnc-tio- 225-760- miie-lon- ! RT FROM SLC Fares are subject to change and availability not available tor all (lights Valid lor lor specific travel periods Call lor details r, Life." MARCH M In fered daily, covering subjects ranging from religious life to the role of women in the colonies. The heart of Colonial Williamsburg today, as when the town was planned is Duke of Gloucester Street, the nearly central artery that stretches from the Capitol building at its eastern terminus to the Wren Building of the College of William and Mary on the west. The Wren Building (so named because its design, may have been influenced by the great London architect Christopher Wren), still in use as an office and classroom building, is worth a visit if only to scan the list of the college's notable alumni, among them Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, who received his surveyor's com- land. Your next move should be to al el while tours (as with the "Other Half tour, there are no fees, but you must make a reservation) of- head for the Lumber House and sign up for a tour called "The Other Half: African American Coloni- $668 Italy LAX dirt-floo- RCCL CRUISE SPECIALS .rtfromslc s419 London rs ur Thus, coming here is not so much "stepping back in time" in ly high-lev- late-autu- n carts and are on the road those of (sources carriages s the town's that ply apples) streets, the rhythmic of the horses' hooves lending more than a bit of authenticity to the colonial ambience. most-comm- n atitis A, the fourth ailment, travelers are e, 17th-centu- ry toes from biting through the material and that lasts through several washings. "The two are about 95-9- 8 percent effective. So, if you combine all those things, you should be Early Williamsburg differed from its colonial American counterparts in another important way: It was decidedly more affluent. Home to the colony's government, it was thus populated by lawyers and politicians who, by definition, were wealthy landowners, merchants and other men of substance. On its 175 acres, Colonial Williamsburg today has some 500 buildings (only 88 of which are restorations of original structures; the rest are scrupulous reconstructions based on research of architectural and real estate records, drawings and maps). Many of the major buildings are quite grand, but even the simplest of homes is lavish when compared to the typical dwellings that most colonists elsewhere called home. As a center of prosperity, Williamsburg attracted a host of highly skilled tradesmen and artisans who themselves prospered by providing the goods and services required by the wealthy populace. Then, too, there were the slaves. At the height of Williamsburg's prominence, fully 50 percent of the population was African American. There are any number of ways to tour Colonial Williamsburg. weekend During my visit, I paired simply wandering around dropping in for a house tour here, a craft demonstration there with a couple of organized walking tours conducted by knowledgeable staffers who are more educators than tour guides. A recommendation: Check in at the visitor center, buy your tickets and the "Official Guide to Colonial Williamsburg" (a must, and a bargain at $5), and view the The film "Williamsburg Story of a Patriot." Then take the half-hointroductory guided tour that will give you the lay of the office-holde- Never! e. For protection against Newspapers Florida's Walt Disney World? to take malaria prophylaxis (preventive) medication. The most common is mefloquine (Lariam); the other is chloro-quinEither are taken once weekly before you depart, weekly while you are in the country and then for four weeks after leaving the malar- tive. For, to a great degree, it was the large slave population that allowed this town's residents to maintain their atypically colonial lifestyle. As Arthur K. Johnson Jr., the excellent leader of my tour, put it: "If, when you visit the large homes and other buildings here, you don't ask. about the slaves where they lived, what they did then, you are missing out on fully 50 percent of your visit to Colonial Williamsburg. You're only getting half your money's worth. " There are several other worth- Jamestown. them as I was strolling down the middle of Nicholson Street in Colonial Williamsburg several weeks ago, I was elated! Would you find road apples littering Main Street, U.S.A., in occurs," Allen said. "First is very safe." It's more difficult to r Va. -WILLIAMSBURG, Road apples. That was my mother's euphemism for horse droppings. Road apples. 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