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.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: George Washington
Misty of Chincoteague, Newberry Award Winner 1947
Lessons of love, courage, and loyalty abound in this touching fictional story of the Beebe family that is based on real people and events.
Peyton Randolph, Father of Country: Colonial Williamsburg
On our tour of the Peyton Randolph house, we were told that had he lived, he would have been the first president of our country…and in a way, he was.
Lafayette paint inspires patriotic names on Bastille Day
While prepping to paint the Lafayette color in the our new Virginia house, I had an idea.
Why not name the rooms after Lafayette and his American friends?
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?
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.
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.
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!
