The Custis Ruins at Reagan National Airport
Wanting to see the Custis ruins at Reagan National Airport, I also wanted to find the secret gate with a different view of Mount Vernon, outside the property.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: Economics – mercantilism
1600-1750 British Mercantilism Rhetoric History Presentation
We did a great deal of research on mercantilism so that we could create an interactive opportunity to experience mercantilism, set in various 1750 world ports.
Mercantilism Comes Alive at Colonial Williamsburg
We walked through the time machine tunnel, entering Britain’s mercantilist town of Williamsburg set in 1774 where Britain controlled trade in the colonies.
Costume Design Center Inspiration: Colonial Williamsburg
Historical clothing walking on the streets of the historic area beguiled us to take the 75th anniversary tour of the Costume Design Center where they are sewn.
Thomas Jefferson reveals Declaration of Independence Secrets: Colonial Williamsburg
Jefferson told us to go to Washington City, knock on the door of one of his cabinet members, and they’ll show us the Declaration of Indpendence.
Williamsburg’s Lord Paget Motor Inn
We arrived at the quaint Lord Paget Motor Inn, with Georgian features like Colonial Williamsburg, less than a mile from the historic area.
