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Walking through the First Oval Office: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels  /  November 16, 2013

Walking through the First Oval Office: Colonial Williamsburg

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1781 Battle of the Hook Reenactment near Gloucester Point
Virginia 1781 Campaign - American Revolution  /  October 20, 2013

1781 Battle of the Hook Reenactment near Gloucester Point

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Military History Bedroom for a Teen: House Remodel
French Country House - Virginia Lafayette Style  /  October 18, 2013

Military History Bedroom for a Teen: House Remodel

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An 18th Century Aqua Silk Hat with Organdy Trim and Pearls
1770s Sewing Journey  /  September 23, 2013

An 18th Century Aqua Silk Hat with Organdy Trim and Pearls

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The lovely Colonial Williamsburg Artwork of Caesar Monturano
French Country House - Virginia Lafayette Style  /  September 17, 2013

The lovely Colonial Williamsburg Artwork of Caesar Monturano

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Auditioning stays, bum roll, silk gown: Sewing Journal
1770s Sewing Journey  /  September 8, 2013

Auditioning stays, bum roll, silk gown: Sewing Journal

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My daughter’s Costume to present the Renaissance at College
Our Homeschool at Bluebonnet Ridge  /  September 5, 2013

My daughter’s Costume to present the Renaissance at College

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The Walking Statue 18th century play: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Time Travels  /  August 17, 2013

The Walking Statue 18th century play: Colonial Williamsburg

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Bigger Ruffles for 18th Century Shirt #3: Sewing Journal
1770s Sewing Journey  /  August 9, 2013

Bigger Ruffles for 18th Century Shirt #3: Sewing Journal

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Helping stitch 1813 Star-Spangled Banner Reproduction Flag
Sewing Historically  /  August 3, 2013

Helping stitch 1813 Star-Spangled Banner Reproduction Flag

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