Finally we have the keys to our Virginia Fixer Upper
Our real estate agent surprised us with a gift basket that contained Virginia goodies, including from Colonial Williamsburg!
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Lafayette
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.
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!
Oh My! Guess who sent us a package?
Remembering the day when my kids and I recieved a surprise package from Colonial Williamsburg’s Educational Outreach Department!
My Lafayette Journey Began with a Key
Prominently displayed in the central passage of Mount Vernon, is the key to the Bastille Lafayette gifted George Washington.
Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette 1824
While preparing lessons for the 1830 revolutions in Europe, I stumbled on another Conversation hosted by Thomas Jefferson, this time with Lafayette.
Thermopylae and the Alamo
Whether they were part of a large group, or if they overheard and started gathering around, but there I was giving a tour of the Alamo history in the gardens!
My Son Debuts as Lafayette
Since meeting Lafayette last summer in Colonial Williamsburg, my son now wants to have a Lafayette costume just like the actor’s.
Impressionist Bluebonnets and Lafayette
I noticed a beautiful impressionistic painting of bluebonnets in La Grange, Fayette County, Texas. A Texas town named for the Marquis de Lafayette!
