Debut of cardinal red cloak and accessories in Snow
Meanwhile I couldn’t help but capture a few pictures of my newest colonial costume accessories, all in cardinal red to buffer the cold, cold snow.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels
How the Renaissance inspired a Colonial Revival Christmas
During our Renaissance studies, we more fully learned how 15th century Italian artisan Luca della Robbiainfluenced Christmas at Colonial Williamsburg.
Bill of Rights, Fencing, and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg
On the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the historical interpreters for Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson stepped out of character.
Illumination of the Taverns Christmas: Colonial Williamsburg
Last year, snowflakes wafted down, during the firing of guns, the lighting of cressets and the playing of the fife and drum corps, stopping at each tavern.
Doll House duplicate of Milliner Shop: Colonial Williamsburg
For the first time I recognized the offerings in the doll house.
Each of the clothing items were duplilcate miniatures of theitems in the shop!
Tea and Games for Grand Illumination: Colonial Williamsburg
The more rounds he rolled the dice, the more numbers he flipped down, and his score kept lowering, winning every round…the interpreters were flabbergasted!
My turn to be mistaken as an employee: Colonial Williamsburg
Since my gown attracted them, it opened conversation where they became interested in purchasing the Queen Charlotte Pearl Drop earrings and an EFT subscription.
Chapeau Bras Inspiration: Costume Design Center Open House
I knew when my son would make his way to this table, he would go nuts over this hat, so I took lots of pictures, even though he had me take more pictures.
Costume Vignettes in autumn at Colonial Williamsburg
Taking advantage of the great autumnal weather in Colonial Williamsburg during Prelude to Victory, I took a few pictures of my kids wearing appropriate attire.
Meeting William Lee and the Iroquois: Prelude to Victory
Cornwallis…Yorktown…Lafayette…Comte de Grasse…Battle of the Capes…Washington…Rochambeau…espionage…timing…Providence… Prelude to Victory.
