Garden Tours and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg
I danced with the colonel, who with a thick Scottish accent talked in my ear, to either chit chat or give me direction and twirling me about.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
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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.
Stimulus Package as per Patrick Henry: Colonial Williamsburg
When asked about today’s government stimulus package, he told us about the stimulus packages of his day, known as the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and the Tea Act.
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.
Thomas Jefferson: Colonial Williamsburg Religion Month
Since April is Religion month at Colonial Williamsburg, I wanted to ehar Thomas Jefferson speak about his role in bringing religious freedom to Virginia.
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.
Lafayette Sighting at Monticello
Visiting Monticello gives one a glimpse into Thomas Jefferson, Renaissance man of America: statesman, architect, inventor, scientist, horticulturist…
Discussing clothing with Tory Tailor: Colonial Williamsburg
Beyond thrilled, my kids most appropriately entered the time portal into the 18th century while wearing colonial clothing.
