CW dancing - Teacups in the Garden

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.

Gowns, Dancing, Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg

This year we partook of our favorite colonial Christmastides on the days between Christmas and New Year’s…which is historically accurate.

18th Century Theater, Music, Dance: Colonial Williamsburg

He added that the first documented account of theater in Virginia was 1665 and dance manuals were written in the 1670’s…(or they will die).

Bill of Rights, Fencing, and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg

On the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the historical interpreters for Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson stepped out of character.

Nor’easter, audition, mistaken identity: Colonial Williamsburg

While waiting to enter, a guest said to me, “I wonder what the speaker behind you will talk about?” (referring to my son in costume)

Upholsterer Tour of Governor’s Palace: Colonial Williamsburg

The governor had his own upholsterer, who puts up and repairs wallpaper! Surprisingly, I learned that some of painted walls were actually wallpaper.

Capitol from Crown to Independence: Colonial Williamsburg

Prompted by these gorgeous pictures that gave us an ah-ha moment as we closely examined the cupula, I’ve written the amazing story of how Virginia’s story is America’s story.