Receiving a costume high-five: Colonial Williamsburg
When I explained that we were guests like her, she asked where the costumes came from.
When I replied that I sewed them, exclamations of surprise sounded.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels
Ancient Romans, Fireworks, and Gowns: Colonial Williamsburg
That evening we settled in front of the Governor’s Palace to await a special evening program in the refreshing cool of the evening.
Milliner offering spring season hats: Colonial Williamsburg
We were certainly tempted to place an order with the milliner with these spring-like hats that looked quite fashionably fun to wear.
Teacups in a Palace Garden with Fashionable Frolicks
Despite my first costume attempt fail, I absolutely did have fun being out and about with all our skirts swirling and swishing through the historic area.
Ancient Greeks amid President’s Day: Colonial Williamsburg
During President’s Day weekend we analyzed our Ancient Greek studies with those who established the framework of America’s representative government!
Ladies’ Jacket and Gowns Research: Colonial Williamsburg
Now that I’m caught up, at the present, with sewing historically accurate costumes for my kids, I wanted to do some research for me.
George Whitefield Canceled due to snow: Colonial Williamsburg
On December 16, 1739, George Whitefield preached at Bruton Parish Church, an event that Colonial Williamsburg reenacts yearly on that very day.
Christmas Grand Illumination Parties: Colonial Williamsburg
Then all exclaimed: Naaawww, we’d rather be cold in Colonial Williamsburg during Grand Illumination! There is nothing like it anywhere else in the world!
Costume Design Center Pattern Fitting: Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering us from last year’s open house and the nine sewing classes I took with them this year, they gave us excited greetings and hugs!
The Adventures of Flat Stanley in Colonial Williamsburg
One day we found a package in our mailbox, sent by some children in North Carolina, who asked us to take their friend, Flat Stanley, to Colonial Williamsburg!
