Williamsburg stocks

Today is the 286th anniversary of George Washington's birth in 1732.  In honor of his birthday I am sharing a picture that was taken in the restored colonial village of Williamsburg, Virginia.  This is us posing by the stocks.  My older brothers were able to balance themselves on the thin post of wood that served as the seat and stretch their legs over to the boards that locked the ankles in place.  The stocks were meant to be physically uncomfortable and the public embarrassment of being on display only added to the uncomfortable position the prisoner was in.  Since Williamsburg was the seat of government for the Virginia colony, I suspect General Washington visited here.  So, here's to you George and thanks for your service.