Meet Felicity: An American Girl in 1776 Colonial America

We begin our American Girl Homeschool Group with the character Felicity. Felicity is a 10 year old girl growing up in Colonial Williamsburg, VA in 1776. Here is some of the fun activities we did to explore what it would be like to be a girl living in the Colonial time period.

Week 1: Clothing

This week we focused on Dress and fashions

The girls each helped sew their own coif hat and played with paper dolls

American Girl & Doll as Felicity

An American Girl sewing her coif



Week 2: Baking

This week we picked a fun, easy recipe to try. The kids had fun flipping them over with a spatula.

We made Johnny Cakes which are a durable cornmeal based pancakes that could be carried around as a snack. They were delicious with honey on top, but I am not sure how many families had access to honey. I am sure they would use fresh jam though. Here is the recipe to try:

Johnny Cakes


Week 3: Timelines and Trading Goods

This week the girls created a map of the original colonies along with which goods were available and traded to each area. They also created a historical timeline based on important events leading up to the Declaration of Independence. The girls were also given paper to make their own timelines for important events that have occurred in their lives.

Week 4: Colonial Tea Party

Dressed in Colonial attire, we had a wonderful team party with gingerbread scones, homemade jams, and cookies. The girls learned about tea party ettiquette and made beautiful fans to keep them cool. Although we were in a lovely air conditioned home, there would not be such luxury in the times of Felicity. The girls also shared their decorated timelines that they had made at home.

Week 5: Fun and Games

This week we will have fun with Spinning Tops, Pick-up Sticks, Jacks, Jacob's Ladder, Game of Graces, and making their own Ball-In-Cup.