Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe – Charlottesville Courthouse
Distinctively, three young men began their legal careers at the Albemarle County Courthouse: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: Colonial Revival
Michie Tavern c1784 Southern Dining, Shopping, and History
While driving the beautiful forested road to Monticello, we’ve been intrigued by a gorgeous establishment upon a hill as go to Monticello.
Christmastide merriment, music, mirth: Colonial Williamsburg
In proper 18th century style, our visit included greetings from many friends of history and Colonial Williamsburg, which interspersed our merry making.
Napoleonic tea, gowns, swords, and gardens: Hillwood Estate
Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens exhibit, The Style that Ruled the Empires: Russia, Napoleon and 1812, featured two amazing court gowns.
How the Renaissance inspired a Colonial Revival Christmas
During our Renaissance studies, we more fully learned how 15th century Italian artisan Luca della Robbiainfluenced Christmas at Colonial Williamsburg.
Tea and Games for Grand Illumination: Colonial Williamsburg
The more rounds he rolled the dice, the more numbers he flipped down, and his score kept lowering, winning every round…the interpreters were flabbergasted!
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.
Fort Ticonderoga: Grand Tour of Historic Waterways Tour Part I
Built on land that juts into Lake Champlain, the Mohawks called the land upon which the fort sits Ticonderoga, meaning a place between the great waters.
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.
Colonial White Christmas in Virginia with a taste of Texas
Now that we got 20 inches of snow for our first Christmas in Virginia, we added a taste of Texas…tamales, a San Antonio tradition for Christmas Eve.
