Upholsterer Tour of Governor’s Palace: Colonial Williamsburg
The governor had his own upholsterer, who puts up and repairs wallpaper! Surprisingly, I learned that some of painted walls were actually wallpaper.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
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We were extras for an EFT Shoot: Colonial Williamsburg
They needed a lot of people for a crowd scene and about 100 showed up in proper attire: contemporary clothing, in dull colors.
Acting and Reenacting with friends: Colonial Williamsburg
Enlisting as a soldier in the Continental Army for three years, giving up all my rights, learning to work as a unit, while ready to endure hardship…
More snow at President’s Day Weekend: Colonial Williamsburg
This was a great way to celebrate President’s Day, talking to each of the presidents from Virginia who also spent time in Williamsburg.
Seeking the perfect Lafayette Hat: Colonial Williamsburg
While my son searched for more historically accurate attire, guests mistook my kids as CW employees.
The hilarious interchange satisfied one particular guest.
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.
Mom, we need historically accurate clothing. You do, too!
My kids campaigned for me to sew proper attire for themselves and for myself, so we could experience being an 18th century family in Colonial Williamsburg.
Mom, will you sew an 18th century gown for me?
All throughout town we also noticed children, who were guests, in costumes rented from Colonial Williamsburg. So my daughter wanted a gown too.
