George Washington and Thomas Jefferson at Natural Bridge
After seeing a gorgeous rendering of the famous Natural Bridge of Virginia, and learning that Thomas Jefferson owned it, I’ve wanted to visit with the kids.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry grandchildren named after Lafayette: Red Hill
In his retirement, Henry relocated his family from Scotchtown near Richmond, to Red Hill in western Virginia, where he had Blue Ridge vistas to enjoy.
Historic Alexandria, Gadsby’s Tavern, and Carlyle House
Upon my first visit many years ago, I yearned to explore the Georgian townhouses with quaint gardens and 13 starred flags.
Visiting James Monroe’s Highland near Charlottesville
Surprisingly we learned more about Lafayette and Napoleon at Monroe’s country home near his friends, Jefferson and Madison.
1495 Venetian Gown restyled for College: Sewing Journal
My daughter asked me for a costume for her presentation of art, literature, history Renaissance class, that called for creativity. We improved my Venetian gown.
The Walking Statue 18th century play: Colonial Williamsburg
I’ve always wanted to see one of Colonial Williamsburg’s evening play, where they have full costume and scenery for a full 2 hour production.
Thomas Jefferson’s Academical Village Palladian Inspired
Begun in 1823, the Rotunda was near enough to completion to host Lafayette on his Grand Tour of America in 1824 and four hundred guests.
Benedict Arnold as Thomas Jefferson’s Guest at Poplar Forest
Whenever anyone in the audience gave Benedict Arnold credit for the victory in Saratoga, he agreed with them and thanked them most profusely.
Texas Independence with Tocqueville, Lafayette and Napoleon
I portrayed a founder of an 1837 Texas town named La Grange, the county, Fayette, and the streets, Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson, and Madison.
President’s Day Weekend Photo Journal: Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg has a new James Madison, who spent months in study, deeply immersed in documents and research. The results of that was great!
