11 Results for tag "Animals"

• Tour: Stables Behind-The-Scenes

  Get a behind-the-scenes look at our modern stables and learn more about our carriages.

• Tour: Bassett Trace Nature Trail Walk

  Take a leisurely stroll on Bassett Trace Nature Trail and learn about Virginia’s wildlife and native habitats. If you like nature and enjoy being outdoors, this walk is for you!

• Conversation: Meet and Greet the Rare Breeds

  Our Coach & Livestock team cares for over 100 rare breed animals, from lambs to cows to chickens to horses. Discover how they ensure these animals' safety and proper care.

• Welcome, Lambs!

  As we celebrate 30 years of Leicester Longwool Sheep, we want to bring forward the history and facts about this rare breed and our effort to caring for them.

• Animal Updates

  Get updates about the animals at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Read to learn about how Coach & Livestock staff are caring for sheep, horses, and more.

• This History of the Milking Devon

  The American Milking Devon had several uses in colonial times. Read on to learn more about the history of the Milking Devon in the U.S.

• Comparing Horse Power

  18th-century travel was not as efficient as it is today. Learn how the 21st-century travel to the cities compares to the colonial modes of transportation.

• Handling the Heat

  June hasn’t even started and temperatures have already soared this season. Naturally, that raises questions about the safety of our animals. You can rest assured that the well-being of our Rare Breeds is a top priority.

• Handling the Heat

  Editor’s Note: Updated June 2021

• The Bird Fancyer’s Delight

  New species of birds were discovered, and new vocations and artwork sprang up relating to birds and bird catching. Pet birds were taught to sing.

• Rare Breeds

  The Rare Breeds Program promotes genetic diversity in livestock that thrived in 18th-century Colonial America. Learn how we work to preserve rare breeds today.