I've been to this library a few times and each time was because I needed to use a computer and…read moreprint something out. I didnt have my Library card when I went yesterday and expected to pay a small fee for a replacement but the lady at the front desk was able to verify me with my ID and wrote my library card # down on a piece of paper. I went yesterday because I needed to purchase "Something In The Water" tickets and I know they sell out quickly so i wanted to use my phone and computer simultaneously to increase my chances. I was successful by the way. 10 cents a page to print with black ink.

For Newport News being so small this library is baller. Lets talk about the fines... they are so…read moredang low, so if you are forgetful... don't worry. NN Library wont send you to collections or demand your first born child in fees. Nothing like back home as far as fees go. NN Library is lacking some books. I have tried to find various books by feminist authors, not carried. However they have a terrific young adult selection, fiction, kids, and cooking. They also have DVD's with 7 day loan (that is pretty long if you ask me). And they display local authors. Use your local library. Its freaking awesome.

Swem is the sort of place you can't really appreciate until it's not fifty steps from your…read moredoorstep. When you're a college student, you take your library for granted, sometimes -- hey, it's just a place to check out books and make copies and use the computers, right? It's not until you have that diploma in your hand that you realize what you had for four years: a fantastic, state-of-the-art center for knowledge that has an incredible number of resources all under one roof: historic artifacts, an efficient printmaking service, a kick-ass multimedia center, friendly and knowledgable staff, comfortable places to "read and relax," multiple quiet rooms (and noisy floors), independent study spaces, tons of DVDs, and more. Swem knows what it's doing, ladies and gentlemen, and that's even without funding out the wazoo like your hoity-toity private school down the interstate might enjoy. If you're looking for a place to work, study, or play, Swem is it. It's without a doubt the premier university library I've encountered and one of the most, if not the most, essential buildings on the William & Mary campus. ¡Viva Swem!

The employees in Reeder Mwdia Center stayed late so that I could fully export my project from Adobe…read morePremiere. Also showed me how to use the program. Thanks!

This is a beautiful small town library. It used to be a bank. I haven't been in here in a while…read morebut last I was there they still had the bank vault, used it as a reading room. The wifi is on lockdown and you have to have a Mathews library card to use it. That's a huge pain in the ass. You can access a public terminal without being a resident by signing up on the sign in sheet. If there is someone on the sign in sheet behind you you're allowed 15 minutes of time before you must let the other person online. The librarian will come to notify you if there's someone signed up after you. Twice I've come in here to find the person ahead of me in line watching porn. I thought it was pretty funny but the poor librarian was mortified. She told me that they were working on building a list of banned websites so that, "this sort of thing happens less often"

Kind of small but then again so is Mathews County…read more They keep the wifi on lock down. You need a membership to access it.

The largest living museum in the world is Colonial Williamsburg. Original 18th century homes and…read morebuildings (and many reconstructed) line blocks and blocks. There are taverns, a blacksmith, the governor's mansion, and more. With the tours and performances, you can spend the entire day here. You do need a ticket to go inside most of the buildings with the exception of the Bray School and a few others. However, it is free to wander through!

Walking around we came across this & figured why not check it out…read more U can grab tickets through their official site which is easier for the tours inside the building. This was nice, Informative it was a decent way to spend some time learning & checking out the history of this place.

This is a simple venue that was spacious enough to accommodate a small wedding. The women's…read morerestroom could use a few repairs (toilet paper dispenser) and needed restocking of soap, but sufficient enough. As a guest, it was s a comfortable place.

As a venue for an event, this place is a very solid four stars. It's not the largest, and there's…read morenot a lot of parking if you have to compete with a full lot at the nearby library, but those are the only two downsides. I think the space is a little larger than it appears from the outside, especially looking from the library. There are plenty of bathrooms and they're just a little bit out of the way, which is great for events. Acoustics for live music were nice and there were enough power outlets. They allow a lot of personal decorations, so you can really make the space your own. The space itself is very neutral with light walls - a good canvas. From my experience at a wedding reception, this place can look absolutely beautiful. Any sort of party with 30-60ish guests would fit nicely here.

The Wren Building on the campus of The College of William & Mary, named after its supposed…read morearchitect Sir Christopher Wren, is one-of-a-kind. It is the oldest college building still standing in the United States, built prior to 1700 (when Jamestown was still the capital of the Virginia colony). I appreciate how it welcomes you to campus, sitting at the end of Colonial Williamsburg's Duke of Gloucester Street. The building is steeped in history, as can be seen by the numerous marble plaques adorning its walls. One one side of the building is a triangular grassy area facing the Capitol building. On the other size is the College's sunken garden. The building itself has numerous rooms still in use today for classes. The great hall has a beautiful large hearth with paintings of William & Mary throughout the room. And Wren Chapel - the other wing of the building - is the site for many weddings plus it has a crypt underneath that contains the graves of a handful of important American revolutionaries. It's such a neat structure and one worth visiting when in Williamsburg.

Free to visit and tour, this incredible building is the oldest academic building still in use in…read morethe US today. While there is a focus on the students, the main focus of the building is the tourists who come through Colonial Williamsburg. Its mission is split in three directions. It serves as an academic building during the school semesters, it serves as a landmark historical attraction, and it serves as a the center of many traditions for the College and the surrounding area. While this may be a lot of different goals for one building to achieve, the Wren building accomplishes all three. Having visited in early May, and all through out this past year, there could not be a more majestic building. I gave the site 5 stars because not only does it stand for centuries of tradition, but it continues to be a place where new traditions are made every year.

Being a historical buff, thanks Dad, this is a MUST See!~ The employees take it to the next level…read moreof education, which can be seen throughout the location! This includes amazing, informative presentations and exhibits! ~ You can tell that the employee's love is what they do with speaking to them and watching them present to the public, the history. Don't miss this exceptional place during your visit to Jamestown, VA!!!![Especially around the Native American artifacts and presentation!!!]

This confusing setup has a bunch of national park land adjoined to a privately owned historical…read moresite. Focusing only on the national park site, I found a visitor center with an introductory movie. While I was perusing the exhibitions right outside the theater, they managed to close it and lock it without letting me know the movie was starting. Which is a little irksome, but may have worked out for the best as I got to the outdoor site and managed to get a run of it and take some pictures just as a weather front was heading in. Some people had traveled from Michigan to tour the area, which I think was a good decision for them as you don't get this kind of history up there. The national park site has some ruins and signage after crossing a boardwalk over the swamp. While not huge in scope; I spent maybe an hour on the site in total, it gives you a feel for the challenges that settlers would have faced. The signage provides compelling information for visitors of all ages, and the views of the waterfront and nearby ferry are majestic as well. You'll get a sense of historical nuance with a lot of players in the area, and an aesthetic experience as well. There is a wildlife drive and this place does have a parkway running to Yorktown, albeit currently not fully open due to major construction. I did not have time for everything the area has to offer on this passing visit, but there is a lot regardless of how much time you have.

You could argue that out of all of the buildings at Colonial Williamsburg both original and…read morereproduction, Bassett Hall is the most significant. Why? For starters it is an original building that dates back to the 1750's but most importantly is that it was the home of Rockefellers during the initial planning and building stages of the CW that we have today. It was during their visits to meet with Dr. Goodwin and to stay here that Colonial Williamsburg took its shape. While Dr. Goodwin had the vision and was very persuasive, but he needed someone with deep pockets in a way that only a select few men of the day could fit the bill (in 2019 dollars, Rockefeller's net worth would make Jeff Bezos look poor). Rockefeller while initially reluctant, was bitten by the history bug and the idea that he could shape this place the way how he wanted. It's a simple math equation: No Rockefellers = No $$$ and No $$$ = No CW restoration I'm not going to get into the history of the house. If you care, the below links will tell it to you far better than I ever could. The below is a good timeline for the property www.history.org/almanack/places/hb/hbbassett_chron.cfm More house history and a floor plan with pictures www.history.org/almanack/places/hb/hbbass.cfm research.history.org/DigitalLibrary/view/index.cfm?doc=ResearchReports%5CRR1714.xml&highlight= Moving forward to today, if you want to tour Bassett Hall you need to remember two things. 1. The house is off the beaten path a little bit. Head towards the Gunsmith then turn left and continue walking along Francis Street. You will see a small crosswalk. Go down the two steps and cross Francis Street then walk down Bassett Hall's main driveway. If you're driving go a little further down Francis and there is a small driveway that leads to the parking lot. 2. Bassett Hall is only open three days a week year round so plan accordingly. 9-5 on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. In the building to the left of the house is where you start the tour. You watch a short movie that offers a very interesting look into the Rockefellers and what made them tick. If it's possible to humanize a couple that today would be worth around $400 Billion dollars, the movie does it. After that it's off to the house. For our tour it was just us. Saturday morning in March at 11am and this place is a ghost town. Our guide, who was blind, was probably the best guide I have ever experienced in my life. Engaging and knowledgeable not just about the home but about the Rockefellers and CW and about many other notable historical places. He was a great guy and clearly loves what he is doing. The tour was a little over an hour and it takes you through the 1st floor morning room-parlor-dining room-flower cutting room-pantry-kitchen. Then up to the 2nd floor for the master bedroom and a guest bedroom. The house reminds you of the Eisenhower Home in Gettysburg where it's fully furnished still with their actual things in period and it looks like they could be coming home any minute. I've been coming to CW for years and either forgot about Bassett or it was a day when the house was closed but it is definitely worth a visit.

Bassett Hall is not a ticket sales location so you will have to purchase your tickets elsewhere…read morelike the Williamsburg Visitors Center. Admission to Bassett Hall is included with your purchase of a Colonial Williamsburg Pass. It is located near the south end of Francis Street not far from the Capitol. It is not open everyday. Now through December 31, 2016 it is open Wed, Thursday's and Saturday from 9-5. You start your tour in the adjacent Reception Building where you will meet your tour guide. Our tour guide was exceptional. I only wish I could remember her name. At the Reception Building you will find a small museum and a brief video in the theater which will explain the history of Bassett Hall and particularly John D. Rockefeller and Abby Aldrich Rockefellers contributions to Bassett Hall and Colonial Williamsburg which were enormous. Did you know that George Armstrong Custer stayed at Bassett Hall for 10 day during the Civil Was Battle at Williamsburg. From the Reception Building you will be escorted by your guide to Bassett Hall. The two story house is an 18th century frame building. There are 585 acres of gardens and rolling woodlands which extensive trails. In large part the home reflects Abby Aldrich Rockefeller's tastes in furnishings and art. She loved "Folk Art" and the house reflects a great deal of her collection. Chinese porcelain in the dining room. Oriental rugs throughout the house, as well as, needle work rugs she hand stitched are on display. It was Abby who collected most of what can be seen in the house today. Renovations took place periodically. A wing was added to the back which included bathrooms, kitchen, guests bedrooms and servants rooms. A major renovation was done between 2000 and 2002 which caused the home to be closed. The Rockefellers stayed in the home in the Spring and Fall for about six weeks. By all accounts they looked forward to their visits very much. The Rockefeller money created Colonial Williamsburg and Bassett Hall and thus it is such an enormous part of the story that it should not be missed. Bassett Hall is the best place to learn about that story.