Religion Month Programming: Colonial Williamsburg
After Thomas Jefferson debated Patrick Henry over a religion bill, we visited Baptist and Presbyterian preachers seeking religious freedom.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels
Acting and Reenacting with friends: Colonial Williamsburg
Enlisting as a soldier in the Continental Army for three years, giving up all my rights, learning to work as a unit, while ready to endure hardship…
More snow at President’s Day Weekend: Colonial Williamsburg
This was a great way to celebrate President’s Day, talking to each of the presidents from Virginia who also spent time in Williamsburg.
Grand Illumination and Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg
As we walked into the historic area, I was instantly charmed by the gorgeous Christmas decorations that I had heard about for years.
Charleton’s Coffeehouse 1765 Stamp Act Riot: Colonial Williamsburg
After a long day at the capitol, burgesses met at Charleton’s Coffeehouse to further discuss issues of the day, over a cup of coffee…or even wine.
Costume Design Center Inspiration: Colonial Williamsburg
Historical clothing walking on the streets of the historic area beguiled us to take the 75th anniversary tour of the Costume Design Center where they are sewn.
Two Lafayettes at Prelude to Victory: Colonial Williamsburg
Insisting on taking his Lafayette costume, my son said he outgrew his old costume.
Um, isn’t that going to attract attention?
Mom, I’ve grown over 5 inches!
Garden Tours and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg
I danced with the colonel, who with a thick Scottish accent talked in my ear, to either chit chat or give me direction and twirling me about.
Music, Ann Wager, and Side Saddles: Colonial Williamsburg
Philanthropist Dr. Thomas Bray organized schools to teach black children (boys and girls) to read, slave and free, in the British North American colonies.
Thomas Jefferson reveals Declaration of Independence Secrets: Colonial Williamsburg
Jefferson told us to go to Washington City, knock on the door of one of his cabinet members, and they’ll show us the Declaration of Indpendence.
