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Colonial Williamsburg: A Window Into The Future

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Colonial Williamsburg is a window into the past. This incredibly built replica shows how the colonists lived. Many buildings in CW are only small reflections of the past. But, the most important buildings include the Bruton Parish Church, the Magazine, the Governors Palace, and the Capitol. Al though all of these buildings are important, yet the Capitol really stands out. This building 's historical purpose is extremely important, therefore it deserves a commemorative coin. The Capitol was an excellent meeting place, the spot where the American flag was raised, and connects to the motto by that the future may learn from the

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