Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels - Teacups in the Garden

Millinery petticoats and short cloak: Colonial Williamsburg

Of special interest to me was the sheer plaid organza short cloak, now that I’ve completed sewing one.
The milliner allowed me to look at the stitching.

Rain, Umbrellas, Horses, Independence: Colonial Williamsburg

Thankfully the rainy days of September dwindled to a drizzle, allowing lots of umbrella strolls through the drippy historic area.

Fencing, gardens, games, bindery: Colonial Williamsburg

Prompting our visit was the EFT premier which my son recently acted for, as aide-de-camp to General Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812 in New Orleans.

Costume Vignettes, Governor’s Palace, Colonial Williamsburg

Still grinning, he pulled out his camera and said, “Since you are waiting for your picture to be taken, I will take it for you.”

My newly sewn gown, jacket, and hat debut in historic area

After two years of research and sewing for my kids, I finally sewed my own attire to debut atUnder the Redcoat to begin our 18th century family adventures.

Best of the Road Interviewed me at Under the Redcoat in Colonial Williamsburg

Suddenly, a guy held a giant microphone in front of my face, while a massive video camera moved close to my face, as they sought my 18th century story.

Under the Redcoat Journal 2011: Colonial Williamsburg

Thus, I present to you, my dear Readers, an accounting of what I experienced while the quiet town of Williamsburg, in 1781, was occupied…Under the Redcoat.

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.