Gema as Mrs. Cary walking to the kitchen house
Photo by Chris Beasley
Kerry and Gema spent the day in the house portraying Mrs. Ambler and Mrs. Cary respectively. Patrick Henry sold Scotchtown about March 1778 to Wilson Miles Cary for £5000. The danger of British attack in the Tidewater greatly enhanced the price of land in Hanover, and many fled from the possible impending war. Mrs. Mary Cary Ambler is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Miles Cary.
Kerry as Mrs. Ambler
Photo by Chris Beasley
It was a pleasure to prepare tea for the ladies, and serve it in the house! The site coordinator was very accommodating and we had a wonderful, busy day! There was a photography club that came through, so a lot of photos were taken!
Mrs. Cary and Mrs. Ambler before tea was served
Photo by Savvy Slideshows
Photo by Savvy Slideshows
My view from the kitchen house
Preparing to make Apple Tarts
Showing off the tin bake oven
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Getting the apples ready
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Apple Tart pans filled and being covered
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Cannot make anything with paste (dough) without decorating it!
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Now to wait for them to bake...
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My book available via my Etsy shop!
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The Finished Tarts - YUM!!!
The Ladies ready to entertain!
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Photo by Savvy Slideshows
The Ladies ready to entertain!
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If you have not visited Scotchtown in Beaverdam, Virginia, it is a must see, AND their giftshop now has items that we can use in our living history impressions (or if you just like the look of them in your home). :-)
