Last year, my blog post about our field trip to the Renaissance Fair was one of my most popular posts (you can read it here). It is held near our home on weekends, February through April, and last year was the first year we attended. Since it falls during tax season, Mr. Darcy was unable to go so a friend went with me. This year, we anxiously awaited for it to start again. Here are a few of my favorite photos and moments from this year's trip.Best History lesson of the Day: Lady Tess: Fashion advisor to the Nobility. This lady was awesome.
The girls and I enjoyed her very informative and entertaining talk that covered everything from the toilette routine and makeup to dressing to what women of nobility wore and why.
Best quiet moments: sitting under a shade tree with Timothy. We read his favorites, Stone Soup and Strega Nona.
Best transportation: The girls rode in style and big brother was happy to act as their cavalier.
Best accessories: Of course what day at the fair would be complete without new flower garlands and a little face paint?
Beautiful Princesses.
Best History lesson of the year: I love that my Dad's love of history was instilled in me so much that at 40 I am going back to school for a second Master's in History. I love it that I have been able to instill that same thirst for it in my kids. The Renaissance Fair is one of our favorite outings each year. What's yours?
Blessings,
So much fun! We went to a fair like that last year and learned a lot about medieval cookery and watched real jousting. I didn't post about the jousting, though. http://anniekateshomeschoolreviews.com/2011/06/medieval-cookery-browning-chicken-and-making-soft-cheese/
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me to look into visiting a history fair this year.
Stopping by from NOBH.
Love the Renaissance Fair! The big turkey legs at our local one are always messy and fun! Your girls look very sweet, and what little girl can resist getting her face painted? Thanks for sharing with us over at NOBH!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired to see if I can find a Renaissance Fair nearby!
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