Drummers Call 2013 and Meeting Benedict Arnold
In between Drummer’s Call events, we saw the sewing of the First Oval Office, Washington’s marquee tent, and Benedict Arnold called my son to the stage.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels
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.
Costume debut, snow, and publication in the Virginia Gazette
Unbeknownst to us, a photographer from the Virginia Gazette took a picture of us as we neared Bruton Parish church, to which a friend alerted me!
Milliner of a Million Assortments: Colonial Williamsburg
Listening to the milliner was great fun, as she wove a fascinating tour of fashionable delights in such a fun way that exceeded any that I recall!
Gowns, Dancing, Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg
This year we partook of our favorite colonial Christmastides on the days between Christmas and New Year’s…which is historically accurate.
Building Gabion Earthworks at Prelude to Victory
My son helped build gabion earthwork fortifications, the results of which can be seen today at Yorktown Battlefield from two wars.
Independence pomp, parade, and a play: Colonial Williamsburg
For the first time we saw the great live performance of Jefferson and Adams: The Stage Play at the Kimball Theater, which previously we’ve seen on DVD.
Drummer’s Call 2012: Military Tattoo History
Before evening retreat was called, the fife and drum corps marched past the taverns, beating out the signal to “turn off the taps.” which assimilated to tattoo.
Gowns, flowers, and a 500 year tour: Colonial Williamsburg
Joining friends for a merry day wearing proper attire in the historic area, we inspired many guests to take pictures of the five of us, yet we forgot our own.
