Johnny Tremain, Lafayette, and Boston’s Freedom Trail
Not seeing Johnny Tremain, I imagined him walking through the streets, looking for a job after he injured his hand, and running errands for the Sons of Liberty.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Not seeing Johnny Tremain, I imagined him walking through the streets, looking for a job after he injured his hand, and running errands for the Sons of Liberty.
I told the story of the need to restore and redecorate the White House in a historical manner, and rescue nearby Lafayette Square from destruction.
This was a great way to celebrate President’s Day, talking to each of the presidents from Virginia who also spent time in Williamsburg.
My son’s dream has come true…at least one of them.
He now has a second Lafayette coat that is more accurate than the first.
For the first quarter of the 20th century we portrayed the playful Teddy Roosevelt family, through vaudeville they portrayed their favorite personas.
Since we’re Texans from San Antonio, we especially enjoyed the opening scene of Charles Lindbergh’s arrival to Brook’s Field in San Antonio, Texas, after WWI.
Now that I created a French American Alliance cockade, my son took it to our favorite bespoke artist to properly attach it to his bespoke Lafayette.
In researching the Lafayette hat my son is creating, I stumbled upon the background of the French American Alliance cockade.
While my son searched for more historically accurate attire, guests mistook my kids as CW employees.
The hilarious interchange satisfied one particular guest.
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!