Historic Occoquan 18th Century Time-Travel with a 1957 Dress
Along the Occoquan River are many of old buildings converted into apartments, townhomes, shops, eateries, and other store fronts.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: John Smith
John Rolfe of 1621 shares capitalism success: Jamestowne
Recently we visited Historic Jamestowne on the anniversary of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1677, later in the day. First we met with John Rolfe of 1621.
Lord De la Warr, Halberd, Longbow: Historic Jamestowne
Recently my kids and I visited Historic Jamestowne for a reenactment of Lord De La Warr’s arrival 400 years ago on June 10, 1610.
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.
