Helping the Sails Unfurl on the Tall Ship Providence
Famed for its exploits under the command of John Paul Jones in 1776, The Providence is a recreated 18th century ship recently brought to Alexandria.
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Visiting Cocoa Beach to find I Dream of Jeannie
While the popular tv show, I Dream of Jeannie, was shot in California, one special episode was shot at Patrick AFB in Cocoa Beach.
Our Unique Elopement Dinner at The Inn at Willow Grove
At The Inn at Willow Grove we enjoyed another fancy elopement dinner, where they celebrated our elopement with a huge surprise!
Our Elopement Dinner in the Shadow of Monticello
After our Thomas Jefferson-esque elopement, we enjoyed dinner at a Charlottesville restaurant, also with Thomas Jefferson connections.
He bought a ring at Drummers Call 2019 Colonial Williamsburg
Remembering 2004 when I led my young children on their first journey through the historic area, I had fun watching my kids carry on the tradition.
Culpeper Cheese Company for our New Year’s Eve Game Night
Last summer while window shopping in the historic area looking for a great lunch spot, the Culpeper Cheese Company reined us in!
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?
Fifties Fun, Amish Country Train Ride, Biking Valley Forge
Suggesting we enjoy dessert indoors to experience that vibe, we ordered 50s style ice cream sodas…and saw all the wait staff in costume.
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.
Johnny Tremain, Lafayette, and Boston’s Freedom Trail
Not seeing Johnny Tremain, I imagined him walking through the streets, looking for a job after he injured his hand, and running errands for the Sons of Liberty.
