We were extras for an EFT Shoot: Colonial Williamsburg
They needed a lot of people for a crowd scene and about 100 showed up in proper attire: contemporary clothing, in dull colors.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: CW George Washington
More snow at President’s Day Weekend: Colonial Williamsburg
This was a great way to celebrate President’s Day, talking to each of the presidents from Virginia who also spent time in Williamsburg.
Grand Illumination and Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg
As we walked into the historic area, I was instantly charmed by the gorgeous Christmas decorations that I had heard about for years.
Two Lafayettes at Prelude to Victory: Colonial Williamsburg
Insisting on taking his Lafayette costume, my son said he outgrew his old costume.
Um, isn’t that going to attract attention?
Mom, I’ve grown over 5 inches!
Peyton Randolph, Father of Country: Colonial Williamsburg
On our tour of the Peyton Randolph house, we were told that had he lived, he would have been the first president of our country…and in a way, he was.
Chocolate Making and Civil War: Colonial Williamsburg
After watching the making chocolate from scratch, we listened to a Civil War talk on the Battle of Williamsburg. Cinco de Mayo was mentioned in both talks.
Meeting Washington and Lafayette: Colonial Williamsburg
1781, the year General Washington sent Lafayette with his dragoons to capture the traitor Benedict Arnold, who had burned down the capitol in Richmond.
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?
Discussing clothing with Tory Tailor: Colonial Williamsburg
Beyond thrilled, my kids most appropriately entered the time portal into the 18th century while wearing colonial clothing.
