Drummers Call in beautiful springtime: Colonial Williamsburg
Since they are now of age, my kids will march to the beat of the 18th century while pursuing their future in this crazy post-modern world.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Drummer’s Call
Drummer’s Call and Benedict Arnold: Colonial Williamsburg
In between Drummer’s Call events, we saw the sewing of the First Oval Office, Washington’s marquee tent, and Benedict Arnold called my son to the stage.
Drummer’s Call Military Tattoo history: Colonial Williamsburg
Before evening retreat was called, the fife and drum corps marched past the taverns, beating out the signal to “turn off the taps.” which assimilated to tattoo.
Ancient Romans, Fireworks, and Gowns: Colonial Williamsburg
That evening we settled in front of the Governor’s Palace to await a special evening program in the refreshing cool of the evening.
Marching Drummer’s Call Style 2011: Colonial Williamsburg
Returning to the Visitor Center, we walked by the pond behind the Randolph House, where even the frogs get into the spirit of Drummers Call!
Drummer’s Call 2009: Colonial Williamsburg
After Drummer’s Call Tattoo we walked by the pond where we heard the deep bass of the bullfrogs in harmony with the higher croak of the smaller frogs.
