Visiting Belmont Bay Marina and Historic Occoquan
One stunning 19th century house sold a variety of lovelies from food to jewelry to clothing to decor items, reminding me of Gruene, Texas.
18th Century Virginia Musings
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2016 Gardens in my French Country-Styled Colonial Home
Although perennials are more expensive than annuals, perennials return each year, so for the same amount of money I’m enlarging my garden with new options!
A peek into Christmastide: Colonial Williamsburg
Even though many decorations are up by Thanksgiving, the decorators have until Grand Illumination to finish hanging all the wreaths, which is another week away.
Amish food, quilts, train, covered bridge, apples: Lancaster
Entering the restaurant, I remembered vacations to north-central Pennsylvania where my mom grew up. The cooking and scenery were the same as my memories.
My newly sewn gown, jacket, and hat debut in historic area
After two years of research and sewing for my kids, I finally sewed my own attire to debut atUnder the Redcoat to begin our 18th century family adventures.
A Day in the Life, May 1774: Colonial Williamsburg
Recently gifted this DVD/CD-ROM series: A Day in the Life: Eight Stories of Williamsburg residents on one day in May 1774, I am totally wowed!
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.
Stimulus Package as per Patrick Henry: Colonial Williamsburg
When asked about today’s government stimulus package, he told us about the stimulus packages of his day, known as the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and the Tea Act.
Drummer’s Call 2009: Colonial Williamsburg
After Drummer’s Call Tattoo we walked by the pond where we heard the deep bass of the bullfrogs in harmony with the higher croak of the smaller frogs.
