He bought a ring at Drummers Call: Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering 2004 when I led my young children on their first journey through the historic area, I had fun watching my kids carry on the tradition.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels
1824 Lafayette, Tailor, and Spring: Colonial Williamsburg
In this new program reenacting Lafayette’s Grand Tour of America in 1824, he told more of his lesser-told story, of how he survived the French Revolution.
Milliner, Horses, and Gardens: Colonial Williamsburg
After leaving the milliners, I shopped at the Prentis Store, then visited Mann Page and James Madison, who saw me as they rode by on their horses.
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.
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.
