Chocolate Making and Civil War: Colonial Williamsburg
After watching the making chocolate from scratch, we listened to a Civil War talk on the Battle of Williamsburg. Cinco de Mayo was mentioned in both talks.
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Tag: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson: Colonial Williamsburg Religion Month
Since April is Religion month at Colonial Williamsburg, I wanted to ehar Thomas Jefferson speak about his role in bringing religious freedom to Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette 1824
While preparing lessons for the 1830 revolutions in Europe, I stumbled on another Conversation hosted by Thomas Jefferson, this time with Lafayette.
Becoming Jane Austen, Martha Jefferson, and Commodore Perry
Wanting to be just like the historic interpreters at Colonial Williamsburg, my kids decided to remain in character for the entire presentation.
Dining at Monticello…and my House
From dining room to French-inspired kitchen to terraced vegetable garden and orchards, Monticello uniquely tells Jefferson’s culinary history.
How we met Lafayette on a Grand Tour
In 1824, Lafayette received an invitation from President Monroe and the United States Congress, to travel the 24 states of America as the nation’s guest.
Learning Napoleonic Perspective
While Europe allied against Napoleon to prevent revolutions in their countires, the lower classes cheered Napoleon.
The Napoleonic Code brought new freedoms.
The Best Books about Lewis and Clark
These fascinating books inspired my son to create his own nature journal, as if he, too, was on the trail with Lewis and Clark.
Lafayette in the French Revolution
What happened to Lafayette during the violent French Revolution, which began a few years after he helped America secure liberty?
Lafayette Sighting at Monticello
Visiting Monticello gives one a glimpse into Thomas Jefferson, Renaissance man of America: statesman, architect, inventor, scientist, horticulturist…
