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.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: George Washington
More snow at President’s Day Weekend: Colonial Williamsburg
This was a great way to celebrate President’s Day, talking to each of the presidents from Virginia who also spent time in Williamsburg.
American Revolution Game Night on New Year’s Eve
Whoever wins the game writes their name in the lid with the year, which creates great memories. Then the winner gets to choose a new game.
Christmas Pye, Camel, and Snow: Mount Vernon
We saw a bit of snow at Mount Vernon, with the drizzly foggy day set against the distant Potomac.
On this house tour we saw the third-floor of the mansion!
Grand Illumination and Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg
As we walked into the historic area, I was instantly charmed by the gorgeous Christmas decorations that I had heard about for years.
A French American Alliance Cockade for the Lafayette Hat
In researching the Lafayette hat my son is creating, I stumbled upon the background of the French American Alliance cockade.
Two Lafayettes at Prelude to Victory: Colonial Williamsburg
Insisting on taking his Lafayette costume, my son said he outgrew his old costume.
Um, isn’t that going to attract attention?
Mom, I’ve grown over 5 inches!
Artillery and Redoubts: Yorktown Battlefield Tour
Whereas we found the Napoleon cannons at Civil War battlefields in Virginia, today at the Yorktown Battlefield we found the Lafayette cannon.
Texas, George Washington, Lafayette: Virginia State Capital
The Virginia General Assembly commissioned that a marble statue of General Washington be made, as well as a marble bust of the Marquis de Lafayette.
George Washington, a Canal, and a College: Richmond
Here in Richmond, the General Assembly created the James River Company in 1784, for which Washington was elected the first president.
