The 1781 British Raid on Mt Vernon Reenactment
This reenactment is based on actual documentation on events in April of 1781, when the British arrived at Mount Vernon from the Potomac.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: George Washington
Mount Vernon: National Treasure Tour
The docent took us to rarely visited Mount Vernon locations on this rare tour while sharing behind the scenes of National Treasure 2.
Remodeling Journal: Texas-French Hill Country House
Because of the cookie cutter houses around here, we have potential to sell high and quickly, despite the recession, since we created a unique and lovely home.
National Treasure a Terrific Movie
Secret clues to a hidden treasure, Knights Templar, Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington.
All our favorite things! We were all-in!
My Lafayette Journey Began with a Key
Prominently displayed in the central passage of Mount Vernon, is the key to the Bastille Lafayette gifted George Washington.
Thermopylae and the Alamo
Whether they were part of a large group, or if they overheard and started gathering around, but there I was giving a tour of the Alamo history in the gardens!
Becoming Jane Austen, Martha Jefferson, and Commodore Perry
Wanting to be just like the historic interpreters at Colonial Williamsburg, my kids decided to remain in character for the entire presentation.
Learning Napoleonic Perspective
While Europe allied against Napoleon to prevent revolutions in their countires, the lower classes cheered Napoleon.
The Napoleonic Code brought new freedoms.
Lafayette in the French Revolution
What happened to Lafayette during the violent French Revolution, which began a few years after he helped America secure liberty?
Real-life Foils Lafayette and Benedict Arnold in Virginia
Real-life foils, Benedict Arnold and Lafayette came to life with their Virginia stories on our recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg.
