George Washington First in War, Peace, Hearts of Countrymen
Unanimously appointed to lead Contintal Army, George Washington was the metaphor of the American Revolution needed to bring unity to the colonies.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: Continental Congress
18th Century Styled Guidebook of Colonial Williamsburg
Rutherfoord Goodwin continues his father’s and Rockefeller’s legacy of showcasing Colonial Williamsburg’s legacy of forging a nation built on Independence.
Lafayette and Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge
Washington’s Guard lived in these huts overlooking his headquarters, a tradition that continues today at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Capitol from Crown to Independence: Colonial Williamsburg
Prompted by these gorgeous pictures that gave us an ah-ha moment as we closely examined the cupula, I’ve written the amazing story of how Virginia’s story is America’s story.
Real-life Foils Lafayette and Benedict Arnold in Virginia
Real-life foils, Benedict Arnold and Lafayette came to life with their Virginia stories on our recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg.
Collapse of Royal Government: Colonial Williamsburg
New to us on this visit to Colonial Williamsburg was the immersive street theater program where guests interact with historic people. Who would we meet today?
