Christmas in July

By | July 29th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

It is summertime at Recollections, however, half of the world is experiencing winter even as we bask in the summer sun. But, it doesn't matter whether you live north of the Equator or south of it, it is Christmas in July! History of Christmas in July During the first quarter of the 20th century, before the [...]

Victorian Summer Camp for Kids

By | July 5th, 2016|Categories: Civil War, Uncategorized, Victorian Era|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Experience Life in the 19th Century at Camp this Summer Did you attend summer camp? What do you think of when you think 'summer camp?' Is it running around outdoors, getting dirty, maybe do some swimming, a few crafts, and maybe a stream hike or two? That was part of my childhood experience, but perhaps [...]