Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels - Teacups in the Garden

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.

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.

Marching Drummer’s Call Style 2011: Colonial Williamsburg

Returning to the Visitor Center, we walked by the pond behind the Randolph House, where even the frogs get into the spirit of Drummers Call!

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.

Costume fitting and dress rehearsal: Colonial Williamsburg

Since my son got a part for an upcoming EFT, we drove to Colonial Williamsburg for him to be measured by the Costume Design Center for his character’s costume.