Colonial Times

We had many interesting experiences at Mount Vernon on Saturday, including spymaster training, where our huge Spy Kids fans learned how George Washington used invisible ink to send secret messages. Then there was the amazing sunset celebration. While we were enjoying a beautiful view and picnic the kids were given a secret message to deliver to two ladies on the front lawn. The message had secret words ( more invisible ink!) and the lawn was filled with volunteers re-creating fascinating aspects of colonial life, from puppets to make up (Madeline was riveted) to dancing, singing, hoop rolling and a ring toss game called Graces, which we all loved.

Picnic

Ben Franklin puppeteer

Madeline and Sophie get decorative colonial 'moles'.

Playing Graces with my Madeline a Grace