Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels - Teacups in the Garden

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.

Costume Vignettes at Independence Day events: Sewing Journal

It’s the four year anniversary of their request for me to sew historically accurate clothing for them to wear in the historic area.

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.

Brickyard fires bricks for Jamestowne: Colonial Williamsburg

During Under the Redcoat at Colonial Williamsburg, the kids and I visited our first brick burn on two different nights, which was a neat evening program.

President’s Day Weekend Photo Journal: Colonial Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg has a new James Madison, who spent months in study, deeply immersed in documents and research. The results of that was great!

Virginia Statesmen on President’s Day: Colonial Williamsburg

Attending the unique President’s DAy weekend programs of the Virginia presidents, I’ve gleaned deeper understanding of our country as we explore their lives.