George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge
After seeing a gorgeous rendering of the famous Natural Bridge of Virginia, and learning that Thomas Jefferson owned it, I’ve wanted to visit with the kids.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: Civil War
Picnic at First Battle of Manassas, Napoleon, and Taps
Ccertain that this battle would result in a quick Union victory, we left Washington DC this lovely morning to Manassas to watch the battle during our picnic.
Sewing a dress, rosebuds set in cream, homeschool graduation
With time at a premium, we found fabric with a tiny rosebud pattern with soft draping, which she loved. If I’m careful, she might get two dresses.
1862 Battle of Williamsburg weekend: Colonial Williamsburg
Last weekend Colonial Williamsburg broke with tradition to offer a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862.
Assisting 1859 photographer with baseball team picture
The midninteenth century photgrapher put me to work as his assistant, as he photographed the baseball team comprised of Colonial Williamsburg employees.
Our Memorial Day Civil War Becoming History Presentation
My daughter portrayed Florence Nightengale, I portrayed Clara Barton, and my son portrayed a Union colonel from the 9th New York Calvary Regiment.
Chocolate Making and Civil War: Colonial Williamsburg
After watching the making chocolate from scratch, we listened to a Civil War talk on the Battle of Williamsburg. Cinco de Mayo was mentioned in both talks.
Lafayette Sighting at Arlington House
Built by George Washington Parke Custis from 1802 to 1818 as a tribute to his step-grandfather, he collected as many artifacts as possible from Mount Vernon.
Historical fiction book sightings in Colonial Williamsburg
Published by Focus on the Family, this terrific book seires of the Hutchinson family spans major eras of American history, great for homeschool.
