Cato, Recitations, and Minuet at our Subscription Ball
Philip Vickers Fithian wrote in his journal: Virginians must dance or they will die. Thus, Virginians found a legal loophole around the “no frivolity” mandate.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones and the Comte de Grasse ship: Naval Academy
My son found the French ship, La Ville de Paris, which was part of Admiral de Grasse’s fleet at the Battle of the Capes in 1781.
Mystic Seaport where seaworthy literature comes alive
At Mystic Seaport we climbed
boats, hoisted rigging, built canals, and more, bringing to life all the sailor books we’ve read.
Lafayette Sighting in Washington DC
Scrambling to see everything in a day, we enthusiastically conquered a lot!
Understanding the unique layout to the city, I strategically planned our route.
