by gwffoundation | Jun 23, 2016 | Lives & Legacies, Natural History
Typically, when modern Americans think of summer barbecue food, they think of meat grilled over an open flame. While that would certainly appeal to an eighteenth century audience, it is not necessarily what they considered ‘typical’ summer fare. Large livestock like...
by gwffoundation | Jun 15, 2016 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies, Theater and Theater History
Shakespeare on the Lawn at Historic Kenmore returns this weekend with two more performances of Hamlet. Catch the one of the final shows at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 or Sunday, June 19. Arrive early to tour the mansion and view the refurnishing. Bring folding...
by gwffoundation | Jun 13, 2016 | Lives & Legacies
In this video, we talk about how people, including George Washington, picnicked in the 18th century and take a closer look at one particular piece of furniture used while on a picnic 200 years ago. You can read more about picnicking customs of the 1700s...
by gwffoundation | Jun 8, 2016 | Daily Life in the 1700s, Foodways, Lives & Legacies, Theater and Theater History
Ask someone to list traditional summertime activities and they will probably mention picnics, family reunions, beach vacations, mountain getaways, and baseball games. Their list is likely to include going to the fair as well. The fair as a summer pastime is a long...
by gwffoundation | Jun 1, 2016 | Lives & Legacies
In the summer of 1770, George Washington came to Fredericksburg for an extended stay. His time here would seem familiar to anyone who has gone back to their childhood hometown. While in town he visited his mother, went to the tavern to play cards with old friends, and...
by gwffoundation | May 30, 2016 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Editor’s Note: This Memorial Day, we again remember ‘The Monuments Men’ and their invaluable work to locate and save European art looted by the Nazis during World War II as well as their continued efforts to conserve and preserve art after the war,...
