Hand-Cranked Ice Cream, Fireflies, Fireworks: Independence
Although we are more used to BBQing and hand-cranking ice cream in 100 degree sunny heat in Texas than this drenched 70 degree novelty, we conquered both!
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
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Fifes and Drums beat Independence Day: Colonial Williamsburg
We were surprised with the march and performance of all the Alumni, Junior, and Senior Fife and Drum Corps playing together for their 55th anniversary.
Independence pomp, parade, and a play: Colonial Williamsburg
For the first time we saw the great live performance of Jefferson and Adams: The Stage Play at the Kimball Theater, which previously we’ve seen on DVD.
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.
Thomas Jefferson reveals Declaration of Independence Secrets: Colonial Williamsburg
Jefferson told us to go to Washington City, knock on the door of one of his cabinet members, and they’ll show us the Declaration of Indpendence.
Pomp, Parade, and Illuminations: Colonial Williamsburg
Where else to celebrate our country’s birthday than the very place that was instrumental in the formation of our country?
Texas-style Independence Day
With everything bedecked with patriotic red, white and blue, I love hand-cranked ice cream, grilling dinner, George M. Cohan, and fireworks on Independence Day.
