Drummer’s Call Military Tattoo history: Colonial Williamsburg
Before evening retreat was called, the fife and drum corps marched past the taverns, beating out the signal to “turn off the taps.” which assimilated to tattoo.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Playbooth Theater
18th Century Theater, Music, Dance: Colonial Williamsburg
He added that the first documented account of theater in Virginia was 1665 and dance manuals were written in the 1670’s…(or they will die).
Armoury, Theater, and Springtime: Colonial Williamsburg
After touring the grand opening of the Armoury project, part I, we toured the gorgeous gardens and watched a hilarious program with the Playbooth Theater.
