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The Militia Grounds at Colonial WIlliamsburg, WIlliamsburg, Virginia

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Most towns of any size in the colonial era had a training ground for the local militia. The militia was originally intended to defend against attacks by native Americans, as well as other foreign colonies, which were more widespread than one might believe. The Dutch, English, Spanish and even the Swedish had a presence early on, and the various colonies didn’t always get along. Today, the militia grounds at Colonial Williamsburg is the site of many events and demonstrations, and with the architectural reconstructions, a great example of what a militia ground would have looked like during that era.