Visiting Lafayette’s l’Hermione at Yorktown and Mount Vernon
I imagined myself walking aboard this ship in 1780, stepping over ropes, walking under riggings, while imagining Lafayette’s point of view.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Mount Vernon
Visiting Mount Vernon’s Call to Arms Revolution Reenactment
Since my daughter has been busy with college, she hadn’t yet worn the pink gown I sewed for her last year, so I joined her by wearing my matching yellow gown.
Kindred Spirit behind The Many Faces of George Washington
After looking at the individual parts of the George Washington recreation, she showed the entire creation, resulting in
a gasp that arose from the audience.
The Many Faces of George Washington: Book Review
In 2005, scientists studied the Houdon, to scientifically work backwards in time to get as accurate a rendering as one can possibly have of George Washington.
Remodeling Journal: Texas-French Hill Country House
Because of the cookie cutter houses around here, we have potential to sell high and quickly, despite the recession, since we created a unique and lovely home.
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!
How we met Lafayette on a Grand Tour
In 1824, Lafayette received an invitation from President Monroe and the United States Congress, to travel the 24 states of America as the nation’s guest.
Lafayette Sighting at Arlington House
Built by George Washington Parke Custis from 1802 to 1818 as a tribute to his step-grandfather, he collected as many artifacts as possible from Mount Vernon.
ABC Surprise Hurricanes on our 2004 trip to Virginia
Not a hurricane in sight when we left Texas. Once we arrived in Virginia three hurricanes, Alex, Bonnie, and Charley, drenched our vacation over 2 weeks.
