The Blog of Colonial Williamsburg
Today on Throwback Thursday, we’re looking at the “hostesses” costumes re-created in the early 20th century. By the 21st century, as researchers learned more about historic dress, hoops became smaller, “figure-shaping foundation garments are worn, and the gown’s neckline and sleeves are proper for the third quarter of the 18th century,” according to Colonial Williamsburg’s Costume Design Center.
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Governor’s Palace, before and after
Reconstruction of the Governor’s Palace began in 1930, according to “Williamsburg Before and After,” a book published by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in 1988. The Matthew Whaley School, at the head of the Palace green, had to be demolished so that the palace could be reconstructed on its original foundation….
James Armistead, portrayed by Rex Ellis, confers with the Marquis de Lafayette, played by Mark Schneider.
Do you have what it takes to “Crack the Code?”…
The costumed interpreters at Colonial Williamsburg, who work 365 days a year, have unique challenges during extreme cold weather like today’s….
“A Healing of the Soul” examines the African-American religions of the 18th century….
