gardens - Teacups in the Garden

Taking a peek into the reproduced clothing of Dolley Madison

Variations of white muslin gowns were on display, from the first decade of the 19th century, my favorite of which was paired with a royal blue velvet spencer.

If Walls could talk at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

After Jefferson’s death, Poplar Forest fell into the hands of other families who made the octagonal-shaped private retreat more utilitarian.

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.

Garden Tours and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg

I danced with the colonel, who with a thick Scottish accent talked in my ear, to either chit chat or give me direction and twirling me about.

Stimulus Package as per Patrick Henry: Colonial Williamsburg

When asked about today’s government stimulus package, he told us about the stimulus packages of his day, known as the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and the Tea Act.

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.

Thomas Jefferson: Colonial Williamsburg Religion Month

Since April is Religion month at Colonial Williamsburg, I wanted to ehar Thomas Jefferson speak about his role in bringing religious freedom to Virginia.