Margaret Parker, wife of merchant James Parker, wrote to her husband from Norfolk in 1770 saying "this is the 5th of November and [our son] has been employed all day making bonfires." Linda H. Rowe Historical Research Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 757-220-7443 -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Andrew Means Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:47 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Guy Fawkes Day in Virginia In researching Guy Fawkes day, I have come across only one instance of its celebration in Virginia, and that from a group of New England sailors. [the Diary of Nicholas Cresswell] Has anyone come across another instance of this? Andy Means Univ. of Maryland To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html