Visit to Michie Tavern

We just returned from a family weekend to the Charlottesville area.

On the way home, we stopped by Michie Tavern, since we had visited Monticello and Poplar Forest in the last year or so. We are studying the history of our country in school.

Isaac coming out of "The Necessary". We also visited the "Secret", where we learned one would go to "pluck a rose".

We learned about minding one's beeswax. Where "tending bar" came from, and other interesting facts! We danced the Virginia Reel, but I had to put my camera down to do it!

Here are my little "revolutionaries". RML fell in love with the dress and wanted to purchase it. They were very well made, locally, so she will have to save her money for awhile. Although little men would not have carried a sword, it was a NEEDED accessory for this photo.

I promised my eldest daughter not to publish her photo, but she looked very much the beautiful young lass! I will include some color photos for the grandmas.

For my fellow local home educators, note this: Michie Tavern tours are free for local residents. (a savings of over $30 for our family) Although the dress-up time was not part of the tour, but of a visit to the Clothier's shop. The costumed employees are very helpful and seem to really enjoy what they do. Everyone was happy and pleased to be of service. It was her idea to dress up our children and take them outside (you can't take a photo in the store!) for realistic photos! It was a fun time for all.