Texas Independence with Tocqueville, Lafayette and Napoleon
I portrayed a founder of an 1837 Texas town named La Grange, the county, Fayette, and the streets, Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, and Madison.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: George Washington
President’s Day Weekend Photo Journal: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg has a new James Madison, who spent months in study, deeply immersed in documents and research. The results of that was great!
Virginia Statesmen on President’s Day: Colonial Williamsburg
Attending the unique President’s DAy weekend programs of the Virginia presidents, I’ve gleaned deeper understanding of our country as we explore their lives.
Mount Rushmore presidents come to life at the Smithsonian
What would you think about an opportunity to meet the Mount Rushmore presidents and have them come to life to tell you about their presidencies?
Building Gabion Earthworks at Prelude to Victory
My son helped build gabion earthwork fortifications, the results of which can be seen today at Yorktown Battlefield from two wars.
Adrienne joins Lafayette in prison during French Revolution
President Washington sought freedom for the Lafayette family, since Adrienne and her daughters freely chose to join Lafayette in prison.
Fifties Fun, Amish Country Train Ride, Biking Valley Forge
Suggesting we enjoy dessert indoors to experience that vibe, we ordered 50s style ice cream sodas…and saw all the wait staff in costume.
Black Cockade for a 1775 Tricorn Hat: Sewing Journal
While preparing for our American Revolution Becoming History Presentation, my son requested a new cockade, representing the years before the French Alliance.
Former capitol for the nation: Maryland Statehouse
It served as the nation’s capital, at the end of the American Revolution, from November 26, 1783, to August 13, 1784, under the Articles of Confederation.
18th century letters regarding my son’s breeches #4
In essence, the fictional letters hold much truth between my son and I because I sewed new breeches to replace his threadbare breeches.
