Thomas Jefferson’s 1774 Treatise: Rights of British America
Before the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson boldly addressed the king to boldly protect the American colonists’ rights as British citizens.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: 1765 Stamp Act
The Providential History of our Founding Fathers
Excellent book presenting evidence about the Christianity of our Founding Fathers, who formed a nation based on religious freedom.
18th Century Styled Guidebook of Colonial Williamsburg
Rutherfoord Goodwin continues his father’s and Rockefeller’s legacy of showcasing Colonial Williamsburg’s legacy of forging a nation built on Independence.
Cato, Recitations, and Minuet at our Subscription Ball
Philip Vickers Fithian wrote in his journal: Virginians must dance or they will die. Thus, Virginians found a legal loophole around the “no frivolity” mandate.
Johnny Tremain, Lafayette, and Boston’s Freedom Trail
Not seeing Johnny Tremain, I imagined him walking through the streets, looking for a job after he injured his hand, and running errands for the Sons of Liberty.
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…
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.
