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Beginning with the Bicentennial pageant at Montpelier in 1976, a dedicated group of Rappahannock County residents has worked valiantly to preserve the costumes worn annually on July 4th.
The cosutmes were created from many resources. For example, with the addition of English chiffon and silk roses, Dorothy Davis’s ball gown became one of the finest costumes in the repertoire.
The demise of this fine dress reminds us that the combined efforts of many are needed to continue this Rappahannock tradition.
With Colonial Christmas almost upon us, the mad scramble has begun to repair, if at all possible, the remaining costumes. Sam O’Connor, long the custodian and general caretaker of these costumes, needs willing and able volunteers to locate appropriate material and help with the sewing and general repair work.
Without this help the Colonial Dancers and other volunteers will find it dificult to appear in costume next month for the Colonial Christmas celebration on Dec. 5 and 6.
For more information, call Mrs. O’Connor, 675-3283. The Colonial Christmas Committee, at P.O. Box 518, Washington, Va., also needs support.
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