Fiesta black gown warms blustery day: Colonial Williamsburg
On Wednesday afternoon the kids and I drove down to CW on a cold and dreary rainy day to be in place as…
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Patrick Henry
Machiavelli’s misunderstood treatise of The Prince
Reading this book in context of history, I don’t agree with the commentaries that I read about The Prince, accosting Machiavelli for his evil, ruthless spirit.
Bill of Rights, Fencing, and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg
On the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the historical interpreters for Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson stepped out of character.
Rain, Umbrellas, Horses, Independence: Colonial Williamsburg
Thankfully the rainy days of September dwindled to a drizzle, allowing lots of umbrella strolls through the drippy historic area.
Patrick Henry: Book Autograph, Arrest, and an Interview
Patrick Henry was arrested by the Redcoats right before we bought a new book about him. Later, he greeted us while being interviewed, then they interviewed me!
Ancient Romans, Fireworks, and Gowns: Colonial Williamsburg
That evening we settled in front of the Governor’s Palace to await a special evening program in the refreshing cool of the evening.
Nor’easter, audition, mistaken identity: Colonial Williamsburg
While waiting to enter, a guest said to me, “I wonder what the speaker behind you will talk about?” (referring to my son in costume)
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.
Patrick Henry’s Home 1771-1778: Scotchtown
Patrick Henry, who says he’s from the backwoods, has a simpler plantation home than the grandness of Mount Vernon, Monticello, or Montpelier.
Johnny Tremain tour of Battles of Lexington and Concord
Through the eyes of Johnny Tremain, and Virginians Mann Page and Patrick Henry, touring the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
