WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands filled the cobblestone streets of the historic town of Colonial Williamsburg Friday as Ronald L. Hurst, chief curator at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, says many registered for this year’s July 4 event.
More than 21,000 people attended the festivities, enjoying live colonial music, costumed performers and public readings of the Declaration of Independence — all free of charge.
“We’ve never been here, and it’s July Fourth,” said one visitor. “Everything being free is also a good perk.”…