William Wilberforce dines at home of Lafayette, Abolitionist
We read this great book about William Wilberforce who ended the slave trade in England, with the help of his good friend, William Pitt, the Younger.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: Lafayette
Building Gabion Earthworks at Prelude to Victory
My son helped build gabion earthwork fortifications, the results of which can be seen today at Yorktown Battlefield from two wars.
Adrienne joins Lafayette in prison during French Revolution
President Washington sought freedom for the Lafayette family, since Adrienne and her daughters freely chose to join Lafayette in prison.
Lafayette and his wife partner to end slavery
One of the amazing things I’ve discovered has been Lafayette’s goal for freedom for all people, which grew his work in the abolitionist movement.
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.
An Epoch, Lafayette Restaurant, Homeschool Graduation
My daughter loved the evening, exclaiming it was far better than a cap and gown ceremony or a party, sighing, “I feel just like Anne of Green Gables.”
18th century letters regarding my son’s breeches #4
In essence, the fictional letters hold much truth between my son and I because I sewed new breeches to replace his threadbare breeches.
Homeschool graduation photos at Lafayette Stepping Stone
Leaning on the Lord, and with a kind heart of service as Lafayette had, standing on his famed Stepping Stone is a metaphor for stepping up into the world.
Graduating Awana Club, a Speech, Lafayette, Cheesecake
Last night she received her Citation Award, given to graduating seniors IF they complete the requirements: one handbook a year for 10 years, from grades 3-12.
Sewing a dress, rosebuds set in cream, homeschool graduation
With time at a premium, we found fabric with a tiny rosebud pattern with soft draping, which she loved. If I’m careful, she might get two dresses.
