City Point August 3-5, 2007
The Fosters, Chessa, Stormi, Traci, and Sandi went to this event in Virginia. This was a very, very hot event. The temperature was around 100 degrees all weekend. In spite of this, they managed to have a good time. Stormi, Traci, and Sandi portrayed the US Sanitary Commission. It was a new experience for them and it was fun offering relief to the thirsty soldiers. Mandy, Chessa, and Juliana portrayed laundresses. They did a great job washing some very dirty clothes for the soldiers. Juliana did a great job staying wet, cool, and cheerful. Sean portrayed a Union officer for the weekend and looked great in his uniform that Mandy had made him. It was a great site and we wouldn't mind going back, when it is cooler. ;)
Dance Workshop July 1, 2007
On July 1st we gathered together at the ballroom in Sanford for another dance workshop. We had our biggest turn-out yet and everyone had a great time. Mandy did a wonderful job calling the dances and it was nice to get to meet her parents!
Dance Workshop September 15, 2007
Another dance workshop! This time it was held in a fellowship hall near Burlington. Mandy did a great job calling and everyone had a wonderful time. It's great to be able to get together and practice. It was a really fun time!
Burwell School October 12, 2007
In October, Mandy, Stormi, Chessa, Sandi, Keith, Becky, and Traci went to Burwell School for the opening of their new exhibit. Traci, Becky, and Chessa were helpful in promoting Burwell School's new book, The Book of Burwell Students. It was a pleasure to be there as always! For more information on the book click this link:
Bennett Place October 13, 2007
Bennett Place was a lot of fun this year. We were portraying early war which CONS doesn't get to do very often. The children were adorable in their reenacting clothes! Several recruiting musters were held and the women exhorted the spectator children not to forget their duty to their state. Everyone felt very patriotic all day and many wore sashes and cockades to show their devotion. Mandy and Dannielle did some singing. It was a laid back event that everyone enjoyed. Afterwards we all went out for a meal and enjoyed visiting with each other.