Colonial Costumes for Parades, Plays & Halloween
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Colonial Costumes Are Perfect For Plays and Re-Enactments
18th century
Colonial Costumes help you celebrate and authentically recreate the founding of our country.
These historical costumes are excellent for war re-enactments, school plays, parades and as Halloween costumes.
Take a trip back in time to the birth of our nation. The Declaration of Independence announced to the world on July 4, 1776, that thirteen British colonies in North America were leaving Great Britain to form a separate nation to be called the United States of America.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin all were of this time period.
Wigs are what really set these costumes apart. You need the white "powdered" wig to really capture the era. For example, George Washington is a very recognizable figure. Wear a white powdered wig, ruffled shirt front and high boots to dress as the Father of Our Country. Add the sideways hat and you'll look very presidential.
The tricorn hat is another recognizable accessory for men, as is the mop hat for women. Add buckles to black shoes, a ruffled jabot, and don't be afraid to wear lots of lace at the sleeves and neck.
As you can see, colonial costumes are unique and they are fun to wear!
Pictured: Colonial Boy & Girl Costumes
Colonial Costumes
Table of Contents
- George Washington Costume for Adults
- George Washington Costume for Child
- Martha Washington Colonial Dress for Adults
- Martha Washington Costume for Child
- Colonial Man Costume
- Colonial Woman Costume
- Colonial Boy Costume
- Colonial Girl Costume
- Betsy Ross Costume for Girls
- White Gloves
- Colonial Hats
- Colonial Wigs
- Colonial Shoes & Socks
- Authentic Colonial Costumes in Colonial Williamsburg Tavern
- Colonial Places to Visit
- Thomas Jefferson re-enacter
- Books: Colonial Times
- Colonial and Patriotic Costumes
George Washington Costume for Adults
(Knickers, boot covers, wig, gloves and sword are not included.)
This George Washington costume includes:
- jacket - blue with tails and gold accents
- ascot - white
- hat - black sideways hat with gold trim
(Pants and shoes are not included.)
This George Washington costume includes:
- long jacket - attached vest and jabot
- latex mask - with attached hair
George Washington Costume for Child
(Boot covers and wig are not included.)
This George Washington costume includes:
- coat - blue with gold trim
- vest - tan with lace jabot
- lace cuffs
- pants - tan
Martha Washington Colonial Dress for Adults
(Wig is not included.)
This Colonial Dress includes:
- skirt - long black
- bodice - navy pin-stripe design, attached lace at the elbow and adorned with black bows
Martha Washington Costume for Child
Great for a school play or as a Halloween costume or for any patriotic event!
Colonial Man Costume
(Wig, socks, shoes, sword, gloves and glasses are not included.)
This Colonial Man costume includes:
- blue jacket - with attached vest and jabot
- pants - matching blue knickers
Colonial Woman Costume
(Wig is not included.)
This Colonial Woman costume is a dress featuring a long black skirt, a fitted bodice with pin-stripe design, and frilly lace cuffs.
Colonial Boy Costume
(Socks, shoes and glasses are not included.)
This Colonial Boy costume includes:
- vest with sleeves - brown vest with beige ruffled sleeves
- jabot - beige ruffled dickie
- pants - brown knee-length knickers
- hat - black tricorn
Colonial Girl Costume
This sweet costume is a long brown dress with beige ruffled sleeves and ruffles around the neckline.
Attached to the dress is a beige ruffled apron. A mop cap completes the outfit.
Betsy Ross Costume for Girls
Comes in three children's sizes. Shoes and glasses not included.
This Betsy Ross Costume for girls includes:
- dress - red & white skirt and blouse
- apron - blue with white stars
- cap - white colonial mop cap
White Gloves
White gloves add the finishing touch to a men's colonial costume.
Colonial Hats
Top your colonial costume with the proper hat!
Colonial Wigs
These versatile wigs and wig kits are perfect for colonial and patriotic events, Halloween costumes, school projects or book reports.
in this Wig Cap.
Colonial Shoes & Socks
Authentic Colonial Costumes in Colonial Williamsburg Tavern
Sprightly tavern music in Colonial Williamsburg gives you an opportunity to see authentic colonial costumes.
Colonial Places to Visit
- Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia
- Visit Colonial Williamsburg for a real trip back in time. Experience life as it was when our country was founded. Watch colonial demonstrations and eat in an authentic Colonial era pub.
- Paul Revere House in Boston
- "The British are coming!" On the night of April 18, 1775, silversmith Paul Revere rode into history from his house, still standing and one of the few remaining from an early era in the history of colonial America.
- The Old North Church in Boston
- "One if by land, two if by sea." Here's where two lanterns were held high in the church steeple as a signal from Paul Revere that the British were marching to Lexington and Concord by sea and not by land.
- Concord North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts
- "The shot heard 'round the world." At this bridge, the British faced militia men, a shot was fired, and so began the very first battle in the American Revolutionary War.
- The National Archives in Washington DC
- See the actual Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
- Independence National Historical Park in Philadephia
- Independence Hall, the cracked Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin's grave and colonial-era exhibits.
- "Hall of Presidents" at Walt Disney World in Florida
- An outstanding patriotic attraction! All animatronic presidents are represented and the early presidents talk about the formation of our country.
Thomas Jefferson re-enacter
Bill Barker, who has been performing as Thomas Jefferson in Colonial Williamsburg since 1993, at one of his afternoon "audiences" in March, 2008.
Books: Colonial Times
Colonial and Patriotic Costumes
Click here for a larger selection of
colonial costumes & accessories
for adults & kids.
Patriotic Costumes -- Uncle Sam,
Betsy Ross and the Statue of Liberty -- are
also perfect for celebrating the
founding of our country.
Colonial Costumes Are Cool
Do you find Colonial America to be a fascinating era in our country's history?
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aLundy
May 19, 2012 @ 9:37 pm | delete
- Enjoyed viewing the costumes - nice lens
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ogrote
Apr 26, 2012 @ 7:28 pm | delete
- Very interesting lens -enjoyed the costumes.
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Michey Feb 16, 2012 @ 10:34 pm | delete
- Lovely costumes... Colonial America era must be preserved as heritage.
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cffutah
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- enjoyed these costumes.
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CosmeticMom
Oct 10, 2011 @ 12:17 pm | delete
- I really hope our kids are learning more about our American History!
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Blonde_Blythe Sep 27, 2011 @ 8:10 am | delete
- My favorite is the adult George Washington costume; love the hat and sword! Unique and fun lens! :)
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