A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg
Even though many decorations are up by Thanksgiving, the decorators have until Grand Illumination to finish hanging all the wreaths, which is another week away.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels
Favorite House, Friends, and Gardens: Colonial Williamsburg
Tucked away from the busy-ness of the town, secluded among the horses and the trees, resides one of my favorite Virginia colonial houses.
Mantua Makers Sew a Gown in a Day: Colonial Williamsburg
First we went to the milliner to see the one event that would encompass most of our day…watching the draping and hand sewing of an 18th century gown in one day!
A bit of l’Hermione, Historic Sewing, and Cheese Shop
After visiting Lafayette’s frigate, l’Hermione, in Yorktown, we took a quick jaunt to Colonial Williamsburg to visit the milliner! Why not?
Drummers Call in beautiful springtime: Colonial Williamsburg
Since they are now of age, my kids will march to the beat of the 18th century while pursuing their future in this crazy post-modern world.
1955 Williamsburg Award becomes the Winston Churchill Bell
One such bell rung forth from the halls of Parliament in England during the dark days of Hitler’s terrifying advance through Europe.
Christmastide merriment, music, mirth: Colonial Williamsburg
In proper 18th century style, our visit included greetings from many friends of history and Colonial Williamsburg, which interspersed our merry making.
Walking through the First Oval Office: Colonial Williamsburg
Numerous trades at Colonial Williamsburg recreated the tent, including the weaver who wove the fabric the tailors sewed.
Fifes and Drums beat Independence Day: Colonial Williamsburg
We were surprised with the march and performance of all the Alumni, Junior, and Senior Fife and Drum Corps playing together for their 55th anniversary.
Historically playing in Brickyard Mud: Colonial Williamsburg
Checking the progress of the clamp from the firing of bricks last weekend, where I got some great photos as they discussed the brick making process.
