Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers in Christmasy Old Town Alexandria
To my complete surprise, one of the first things I saw while window shopping was a pair of Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the orginal Wizard of Oz movie!
18th Century Virginia Musings
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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.
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?
Son’s Lafayette Journey Full Circle: Homeschool Graduation
After his sister’s graduation dinner, my son excitedly announced he wanted to return to Restaurant Lafayette for his graduation, so yesterday was the day!
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.
An Epoch, Lafayette Restaurant, Homeschool Graduation
My daughter loved the evening, exclaiming it was far better than a cap and gown ceremony or a party, sighing, “I feel just like Anne of Green Gables.”
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.
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.
Charles Lindbergh, San Antonio, Lafayette…and Napoleon
Since we’re Texans from San Antonio, we especially enjoyed the opening scene of Charles Lindbergh’s arrival to Brook’s Field in San Antonio, Texas, after WWI.
