Historical Reenactments - Teacups in the Garden

Visiting Military through the Ages at Jamestown Settlement

Greeted by this M*A*S*H styled signage, we journeyed to many of the units the marker directed us to, except we ran out of time to see everything.

British Invasion of Monticello Reenactment June 4, 1781

On June 4, 1781, as Jack Jouett rode furiously to Monticello with blood streaming down his face, to warn Jefferson to flee for his life.

1781 Battle of the Hook Reenactment near Gloucester Point

Lt. Col. Tarleton and his legion, who had been sent by Gen. Cornwallis to defend Gloucester Point, were shocked when the French arrived by sea.

William Strachey, Shakespeare’s The Tempest, and Jamestowne

Strachey’s story had me on the edge of my seat, intensely caught up in his word choice that made the drama come alive…resulting in Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Under the Redcoat 2013 with the Singing, Dancing Hessians

After heartily singing various tunes to the accompaniment of musicians, the Hessians gathered everyone for a Virginia Reel.

Benedict Arnold as Thomas Jefferson’s Guest at Poplar Forest

Whenever anyone in the audience gave Benedict Arnold credit for the victory in Saratoga, he agreed with them and thanked them most profusely.

Building Gabion Earthworks at Prelude to Victory

My son helped build gabion earthwork fortifications, the results of which can be seen today at Yorktown Battlefield from two wars.

Burning Jamestowne Reenactment of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676

As a guard stood nearby, we were led to each scene in the dark with the aid of burning, crackling cressets and Mr. Matthew’s lone candle in the tin lantern.