The voices of freedom are not limited to the past, but the present as well. So, in our first experience in Virginia's Historic Triangle, we visited the Jefferson Restaurant in Williamsburg where we encounterered our first voice in our quest for freedom. Doreen P. happened to be owner and hostess at the colonial themed restaurant AND a local teacher steeped in the life and times of the colonists. She shared her local knowledge, better yet from a teacher's perspective, advising us to visit some lesser known historical spots: Jamestowne Island (the first landing), and a plantation horseback tour. She also advised us where to get period costumes-a key for the trunks and student reenactments. The "historic triangle trunks" will contain our documentation, artifacts, and resources that provide the raw materials for our student activities and learning process.
With two days planned for each of the 4 sites, the game plan to start is to explore the first day taking in all that is possible at the site and then determining what is to be seen and done on the next day.
Some other ideas coming up already: the coming together and conflicting of Europeans, Africans, and Indians and how this shaped the notion of freedom for each group.
We are so excited to be here after much planning and anticipation. We can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring us....
How wonderful that your waitress was also a teacher and who could give you insider information! Looking forward to following your adventure.
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