A bit of l’Hermione, Historic Sewing, and Cheese Shop
After visiting Lafayette’s frigate, l’Hermione, in Yorktown, we took a quick jaunt to Colonial Williamsburg to visit the milliner! Why not?
18th Century Virginia Musings
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Walking through the First Oval Office: Colonial Williamsburg
Numerous trades at Colonial Williamsburg recreated the tent, including the weaver who wove the fabric the tailors sewed.
Under the Redcoat 2013 with the Singing, Dancing Hessians
After heartily singing various tunes to the accompaniment of musicians, the Hessians gathered everyone for a Virginia Reel.
Milliner of a Million Assortments: Colonial Williamsburg
Listening to the milliner was great fun, as she wove a fascinating tour of fashionable delights in such a fun way that exceeded any that I recall!
Milliner offering spring season hats: Colonial Williamsburg
We were certainly tempted to place an order with the milliner with these spring-like hats that looked quite fashionably fun to wear.
My son acts as aide-de-camp for EFT: Colonial Williamsburg
While my son spent several minutes trying to get the perfect picture of the gorgeous cardinal, Thomas Jefferson joined us in bird watching!
Teacups in a Palace Garden with Fashionable Frolicks
Despite my first costume attempt fail, I absolutely did have fun being out and about with all our skirts swirling and swishing through the historic area.
Ladies’ Jacket and Gowns Research: Colonial Williamsburg
Now that I’m caught up, at the present, with sewing historically accurate costumes for my kids, I wanted to do some research for me.
A Young Gent’s Guide to Proper Tying of 18th Century Cravats
How long does it take to put on a costume? F-o-r-e-v-e-r when your son has a cravat!
He’s now shortened his time to tying the cravat to a mere 5 minutes!
Becoming dragoons Under the Redcoat: Colonial Williamsburg
The kids and I were captured by the Redcoats and they seemed to be targeting me!
We also attended dragoon bootcamp to spy for the Continental Army.
