Immersion Experiences at Military through the Ages 2026
Along with the immersion experience, I appreciate how these military units connect us to our personal experiences so we can better appreciate our history.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: 1914-1918 – World War I
Looking for the Washington DC Cornerstone in Alexandria
To great fanfare on April 15, 1791, the southernmost cornerstone for the Federal City was placed at Jones Point, Washington DC’s first monument.
Napoleon of the West organizes Progressive Dinner 1900-1920
Christy Huddleston, a teacher in the Smokey Mountains, Isabella Hagnar, first White House social secretary, and Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI Flying Ace.
I was interviewed by Anne of Green Gables: Part II
Part I of the interview was published last week, which focused on the historically accurate costumes in the movie.
Earlier today part II was posted.
I’ve Been Interviewed by Anne of Green Gables: Part I
The blogger from Sullivan Productions interviewed me after she found my recent blog post about the Anne Shirley wedding dress pattern that I purchased!
Anne of Green Gables Wedding Dress Pattern
The dress was designed by award winning costume designer, Ruth Secord, whose focus was of a completely different era from the previous Anne movies.
Visiting Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill: Bully!
As a young boy, Theodore Roosevelt’s (TR) father took him to his grandfather’s vacation home so he could experience fresh air in the beautiful outdoors.
Becoming Vaudeville History Presentation 1900-1928
For the first quarter of the 20th century we portrayed the playful Teddy Roosevelt family, through vaudeville they portrayed their favorite personas.
Snoopy, Red Baron, and Lafayette: Smithsonian
Then we saw some old movies from the 30’s, about the dog fights in WWI, which included Carey Grant and Fred Astaire in different movies!
My Lafayette Journey Began with a Key
Prominently displayed in the central passage of Mount Vernon, is the key to the Bastille Lafayette gifted George Washington.
