Becoming Pioneers of the Manifest Destiny 1826-1850
Presening the similarities of the American and Texan Revolutons.
Also, my kids portrayed Davy Crockett and Narcissa Whitman.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
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Old to Slipper Kitty who Loved Teasing us in the House
Because she was my constant companion, my kids called her Mom’s Shadow.
Likening her love to The Velveteen Rabbit, we relived happy memories.
National Treasure a Terrific Movie
Secret clues to a hidden treasure, Knights Templar, Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington.
All our favorite things! We were all-in!
Homeschool Room Remodel: Texas-French Hill Country House
Having accumulated lots of informative books, I enthusiastically planned my dream French Country homeschool room with a touch of Texas.
My Lafayette Journey Began with a Key
Prominently displayed in the central passage of Mount Vernon, is the key to the Bastille Lafayette gifted George Washington.
Becoming Jane Austen, Martha Jefferson, and Commodore Perry
Wanting to be just like the historic interpreters at Colonial Williamsburg, my kids decided to remain in character for the entire presentation.
Dining at Monticello…and my House
From dining room to French-inspired kitchen to terraced vegetable garden and orchards, Monticello uniquely tells Jefferson’s culinary history.
The Best Books about Lewis and Clark
These fascinating books inspired my son to create his own nature journal, as if he, too, was on the trail with Lewis and Clark.
The Mystery of Alchemy Revealed
During the Dark Ages, alchemists enjoyed playing with various chemicals that created strange effects, but they had no idea what was happening or why.
Real-life Foils Lafayette and Benedict Arnold in Virginia
Real-life foils, Benedict Arnold and Lafayette came to life with their Virginia stories on our recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg.
