Thomas Jefferson - Teacups in the Garden

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!

Virginia Statesmen on President’s Day: Colonial Williamsburg

Attending the unique President’s DAy weekend programs of the Virginia presidents, I’ve gleaned deeper understanding of our country as we explore their lives.