Introduction to Williamsburg

Introduction to Williamsburg is a general information book that was associated with the Felicity series and part of her collection. The book was created in collaboration with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation by Pleasantry Press.

The book discusses historical information about the active living history museum Colonial Williamsburg and includes artwork as well as photographs of authentic historical items and on location. There are no references to Felicity Merriman or anything directly from her series in the book; the book is intended to be a factual informational book and stand apart from the American Girl collection.

Contents

Front Cover Interior: Table of Contents

• An Overview of Williamsburg
  • People
  • Clothing
  • Buildings
  • Furnishings
  • Gardens and Greens
  • Gates and Fences
• At Home in Williamsburg
  • In the Kitchen
  • In the Garden
  • In the Laundry
  • At Leisure
• The Craft Shops of Williamsburg
  • Apothecary
  • Milliner
  • Smiths
  • Barber
  • Printer and Bookbinder
• The Community of Williamsburg
  • Stores
  • Taverns
  • Bruton Parish Church
  • College of William and Mary
  • Courthouse of 1770
  • Gaol
  • Governor's Palace
  • Powder Magazine
  • The Capitol

Back Cover Interior: Map of Colonial Williamsburg grounds

Trivia

• In a 2026 panel at Colonial Williamsburg, Valerie Tripp explained that Pleasant Rowland felt that she could only approach the Colonial Williamsburg team with an idea for a character after she already had an established record of success with other dolls, so instead Tripp worked on a general information book on Williamsburg first, which became this book.