He bought a ring at Drummers Call: Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering 2004 when I led my young children on their first journey through the historic area, I had fun watching my kids carry on the tradition.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
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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.
Campeche Chair: Rome to Spain to Mexico to Thomas Jefferson
Recently I sent my mom a postcard of the Colonial Williamsburg Thomas Jefferson relaxing in a campeche chair on the porch at Poplar Forest.
Thomas Jefferson reveals Declaration of Independence Secrets: Colonial Williamsburg
Jefferson told us to go to Washington City, knock on the door of one of his cabinet members, and they’ll show us the Declaration of Indpendence.
Peyton Randolph, Father of Country: Colonial Williamsburg
On our tour of the Peyton Randolph house, we were told that had he lived, he would have been the first president of our country…and in a way, he was.
Historic Treats while Touring Colonial Williamsburg
We snacked on some colonial chocolate while window meandering through 18th century shops, trades, and houses on Duke of Gloucester Street.
