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.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: fireworks
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.
