Mystic Seaport where seaworthy literature comes alive
At Mystic Seaport we climbed
boats, hoisted rigging, built canals, and more, bringing to life all the sailor books we’ve read.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: books
Erie Canal: Grand Tour of Historic Waterways Part III
In 2004 we rode a historic 19th century canal boat pulled by mules along a towpath, at the Erie Canal Village in Rome, New York.
Children’s Books beguile at Victorian Boston Public Garden
By choice, my students, wrote newadventures for Louis and Serena, the trumpeter swans…who find love in the Boston Public Garden among the swan boats!
Speechlessly Meeting Astronaut Charlie Duke in Person
Several years ago, astronaut Charlie Duke autographed his book for me.
What do you ask a man who has walked on the moon for Apollo 16?
1950s Quiz Show Becoming History Presentation
I told the story of the need to restore and redecorate the White House in a historical manner, and rescue nearby Lafayette Square from destruction.
Becoming Vaudeville History Presentation 1900-1928
For the first quarter of the 20th century we portrayed the playful Teddy Roosevelt family, through vaudeville they portrayed their favorite personas.
Misty of Chincoteague, Newberry Award Winner 1947
Lessons of love, courage, and loyalty abound in this touching fictional story of the Beebe family that is based on real people and events.
Our Misty of Chincoteague Island Vacation
Visiting the Beebe Ranch, the setting for the famous book by Marguerite Henry, we met the friendly Beebe family, who showed us where Misty lived.
Impressionist Art Lessons in our House and Garden
We are using a terrific book for this: Monet and the Impressionists for Kids, which includes terrific art lessons my kids used for their projects.
Lafayette paint inspires patriotic names on Bastille Day
While prepping to paint the Lafayette color in the our new Virginia house, I had an idea.
Why not name the rooms after Lafayette and his American friends?
