Attending the Revolution, in Sequim

Washington State wasn’t even a glimmer in its namesake’s eyewhen Americans revolted against Britain. So, it surprised me to learn that thetown of Sequim, Washington (one of my favorite places ever!), hosts areenactment every summer (cancelled during COVID, of course). It has long beenon my bucket list to attend, so I was delighted when the event returned thisyear. My mother, who is a card-carrying member of the Daughters of the AmericanRevolution, joined me on the excursion. She’s as much a history buff (and loverof romances set in the nineteenth century) as I am.

The Colonial Festival is held on the grounds of the GeorgeWashington Inn, a gorgeous faux Georgian manor and bread and breakfast set on acliff overlooking the Straits of Juan de Fuca. 

Dozens of reenactors as well asmembers of the local chapters of the Daughters and Sons of the AmericanRevolution host booths, and the reenactors have both British and Americanencampments. They also stage a skirmish with musket and cannons.

We couldn’t have asked for a lovelier day in terms of bothweather and company. Here are a few more shots.

If you’re ever in Sequim in August, be sure to join the revolution!