The Harrisons, James River, and Berkely Plantation
This oldest three story mansion in Virginias is home to the first Thanksgiving, signer of the Declaration of Independence, birthplace of a president, and taps.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Peyton Randolph
Critique of Revolutionary Book about 1750-1783
This expensive book with no previews available was highly recommended by a classical homeschool curriculum. Buying the book, I was shocked by the errors.
Peyton Randolph, Father of Country: Colonial Williamsburg
On our tour of the Peyton Randolph house, we were told that had he lived, he would have been the first president of our country…and in a way, he was.
Collapse of Royal Government: Colonial Williamsburg
New to us on this visit to Colonial Williamsburg was the immersive street theater program where guests interact with historic people. Who would we meet today?
