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 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 | Feb 22, 2016 | Lives & Legacies
In this video, we taste three different chocolate drinks from across the centuries and discover what ingredients went in them to make each taste so differently. Read about “Sweet-Toothed Colonials and Their Chocolate” here....
by gwffoundation | Feb 11, 2016 | Archaeology, Lives & Legacies
Ahhh Chocolate! Now is the time of year when we consume even more than usual, often from heart-shaped boxes gifted by an admirer. Probably one of the most universally loved foods, the average American consumes roughly 11 pounds of the stuff a year! It is hard to...
by gwffoundation | Dec 14, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Curator Meghan Budinger shows us some of the beautiful and fascinating historic tableware on display in Kenmore’s dining room. Learn more about Kenmore’s decorative arts on “The Rooms at Kenmore” blog at...
