Colonial Williamsburg Podcasts
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Colonial Williamsburg: Past & Present introduces a different view of the restored 18th-century capital of Williamsburg, Virginia. Behind the Scenes explores what life is like for the people who live in the 21st century but work in the 18th century. As the series expands, we will offer special interviews and presentations. The interviews are conducted by Lloyd Dobyns.
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75 Years of Costume Design
Mon, Nov 02, 2009
Colonial Williamsburg marks 75 years of costumed interpretation in 2009. Costume Design Center Director Brenda Rosseau describes the metamorphosis from 1934.
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Ghosts Amongst Us
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Centuries-old phantoms linger in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Hear a tale from the "Ghosts Amongst Us" evening tour.
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Bruton Parish Churchyard
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Individuals of all classes rest in the peace of the Bruton Parish graveyard. Church guide Anne Conkling describes one of America's oldest cemeteries.
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Horses in Williamsburg
Mon, Oct 12, 2009
Horses lend their speed and strength to the American colonies. Head coachman Joyce Henry shares the horse's role in early Virginia.
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Bees in the Colonies
Mon, Oct 05, 2009
The humble honeybee sweetens the American story. Apiarist Bill Krebs says bees have been here since the beginning.
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We the People
Mon, Sep 28, 2009
America's Constitution stands as a monument to compromise.
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The Lost Colony
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
One hundred and seventeen colonists vanish in America's oldest mystery. Ivor Noel Hume tells the story of the Lost Colony.
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2009 Storytelling Concerts
Mon, Sep 14, 2009
Colonial Williamsburg continues the joyful tradition of telling with this year's storytelling concerts. Dylan Pritchett describes how stories evolve.
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Prisoners of War
Mon, Sep 07, 2009
As long as there have been wars, there have been prisoners of war. Tom Hay talks about Revolutionary War captives.
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Religion in the Colonies
Mon, Aug 31, 2009
The story of religious freedom is one that continues to unfold. Bob Doares explains the genealogy of worship in America.
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History's Most Famous Duel
Mon, Aug 24, 2009
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr act out a fatal altercation. Mark Schneider provides the details.
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The Code Duello
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
Rules and ceremony govern this gentlemen's contest. Mark Schneider describes the Code Duello.
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The Joy of Discovery
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
Recreating 18th-century technology takes perseverance and luck, says Jay Gaynor, Director of Historic Trades.
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Reading Ravenscroft
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Archaeologists turn their trowels on Ravenscroft for its third summer of excavation. Meredith Poole shares an update.
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Purpose-Built: Backyard Architecture
Mon, Jul 27, 2009
Backyard structures bespeak a separate history. Author Mike Olmert shares his study of outbuildings.
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Comic book history
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
Comic book author Bentley Boyd uses a vivid medium to snare new students of American history.
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Smallpox and the Covenant
Mon, Jul 13, 2009
America's smallpox eradication has its roots in 18th-century Boston.
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18th-Century Surgery
Mon, Jul 06, 2009
Colonial medicine is not for the faint of heart. Sharon Cotner describes the philosophies and practices.
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We Hold These Truths
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
The foundation of American democracy rests on one mighty sheet of parchment. Hear interpreter Bill Barker read the Declaration of Independence.
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Hidden in Plain Sight
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
What's lost is found, safe in a place it never left. Scott Stephenson describes a rediscovery.
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Cherokee Diplomacy
Mon, Jun 15, 2009
European and Cherokee cultures converge in Virginia in the 1700s.
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Zooarchaeology
Mon, Jun 08, 2009
Zooarchaeologist Joanne Bowen decodes 400-year-old leftovers.
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Pirates of the Atlantic
Mon, Jun 01, 2009
Piracy is equal parts economics and adventure. Author Carson Hudson describes the lust for treasure.
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Migrating Cultures
Mon, May 25, 2009
Foreign tools and family treasures came to America like stowaways in immigrants' baggage. Trish Balderson retraces migration's story through museum objects.
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In Their Own Words
Mon, May 18, 2009
Old sources give fresh voice to slavery's story. Manager of African American programs Tricia Brooks explains how we know what we know.
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Flowers and Herbs of Early America
Mon, May 11, 2009
Gardener Larry Griffith and Photographer Barbara Lombardi summon botanic phantoms and capture their essence on film.
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Spring Lambs
Mon, May 04, 2009
Preserving genetic diversity one lamb at a time: Manager of Rare Breeds Elaine Shirley talks about the 2009 generation of Leicester Longwools.
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Thomas Jefferson on Religion
Mon, Apr 27, 2009
Thomas Jefferson's policy on religious freedom rests on one ageless axiom: do unto others. Interpreter Bill Barker expounds.
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Patrick Henry on Religion
Mon, Apr 20, 2009
Patrick Henry's passionate beliefs come alive through Richard Schumann's interpretation.
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Reconstructing the Capitol
Mon, Apr 13, 2009
Bricks and mortar bear witness to a contest of aesthetics and evidence. Senior Architectural Historian Carl Lounsbury tells the story of the Capitol's reconstruction.
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What's an EFT?
Mon, Apr 06, 2009
Director of Educational Program Development Bill White and his team create a television broadcast to nurture citizens for a new era.
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The Governor's Palace at 75
Mon, Mar 30, 2009
Fresh eyes refocus an architectural icon. Chief Curator Emeritus Graham Hood on recomposing an 18th-century landmark.
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Spies of the 18th Century
Mon, Mar 23, 2009
The means have changed, but the end is the same. Interpreter Jay Templin describes the tactics of information gathering.
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A Record in the River
Mon, Mar 16, 2009
Oyster shells are the black box recorders of the James River. Marine scientist Juli Harding collects the data.
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On This Day
Mon, Mar 09, 2009
News and notices from the 18th century are the subject of a new compilation. Librarian Juleigh Clark describes the Revolutionary War Era Daybook.
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Swordmaking in the 18th Century
Mon, Mar 02, 2009
Colonial tradesmen learned the swordmaking craft as Virginia armed itself for war. Journeyman brass founder Suzie Dye describes the process.
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Ironworks at Jamestown
Mon, Feb 23, 2009
Virginia's soil yielded unexpected resources. Journeyman Blacksmith Shel Browder talks about an early iron foundry at Jamestown.
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Freedom Bound
Mon, Feb 16, 2009
The instinct for liberty is a universal human trait, explains EFT author Christy Coleman.
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Colonial Chocolate
Mon, Feb 09, 2009
Journeyman cook Jim Gay explains that Americans' love of chocolate dates back to the beginning.
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African American Programs at 30
Mon, Feb 02, 2009
African American programming adapts through the decades. Harvey Bakari outlines the goals of interpreting Williamsburg's enslaved population.
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Mourning Art
Mon, Jan 26, 2009
Tangible expressions of grief keep lost loved ones close. Curator Kim Ivey explains the customs of mourning art.
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The Native Tongue
Mon, Jan 19, 2009
Native tribes and colonizers began a dialogue without a word in common. Buck Woodard describes the early exchanges.
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The Chiefdom of Powhatan
Mon, Jan 12, 2009
Stratified social organization, strategic alliance, and lineage leadership were hallmarks of Powhatan's rule over southeastern tribes. Buck Woodard describes the society that existed before first contact.
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Colonial Journalism
Mon, Jan 05, 2009
Political pressure and personal bias have hounded American journalists since the first newspapers were printed. Interpreter Dennis Watson talks about the Virginia Gazette.
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We Hold These Truths
Mon, Dec 29, 2008
Examine iconic American rhetoric in Paul Aron's new book, "We Hold These Truths."
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Gingerbread Houses
Mon, Dec 22, 2008
The town is rendered in gingerbread once a year at Colonial Williamsburg. Executive Pastry Chef Joe Sciegaj oversees the construction.
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Colonial Weapons System
Mon, Dec 15, 2008
As important as the cannon is the vehicle to carry it: a two-wheeled cart that transports, supports, and stores the weapon and its accoutrements. Wheelwright John Boag has the task of construction.
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Making History Live
Mon, Dec 08, 2008
Relating the daily lives of America's ancestors is the product of research and performance. Performer Kat Getward shares the part that music plays in the EFT "Making History Live."
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Christmas in Williamsburg
Mon, Dec 01, 2008
Doors are decked in Williamsburg's signature style to celebrate the holiday season. Laura Viancour describes the preparations.
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The Carolina Room
Mon, Nov 24, 2008
Modern-day curators focus on reversible restoration techniques. Conservator Shelley Svoboda describes the renewal of the Carolina Room.
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Recreating a Cannon, Part Two
Mon, Nov 17, 2008
Revolutionary-era cannon tell the story of the evolution of war technology. Director of Historic Trades Jay Gaynor and Master Blacksmith Ken Schwarz continue their overview of recreating a light infantry three-pounder.
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Recreating a Cannon
Mon, Nov 10, 2008
Revolutionary-era cannon are artifacts of war technology's evolution. Director of Historic Trades Jay Gaynor and Master Blacksmith Ken Schwarz describe the process of recreating a light infantry three-pounder.
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A Splendid Coincidence
Mon, Nov 03, 2008
Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg.
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Witches in the Colonies
Mon, Oct 27, 2008
Author Carson Hudson shares some practical 17th-century tips for identifying witches.
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The Wren Building
Mon, Oct 20, 2008
Williamsburg's restoration got underway in earnest with the College of William and Mary's Wren Building, explains Louise Kale, director of the Historic Campus.
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The Will of the People
Mon, Oct 13, 2008
Contentious elections are the founders' legacy, explains Bill White, the Theresa A. and Lawrence C. Salameno Director of Educational Program Development.
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Tobacco in the Colonies
Mon, Oct 06, 2008
Investment in the field yields profits in the marketplace for diligent tobacco farmers. Rural tradesman Wayne Randolph describes the hungry crop's allure.
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The Bray School
Mon, Sep 29, 2008
A historic headmistress devotes her days to educating enslaved children. Interpreter Antoinette Brennan shares the biography of Ann Wager.
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Picture Perfect
Mon, Sep 22, 2008
Camera becomes time machine as photographer Dave Doody frames the past in his lens.
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The Combustible Woman
Mon, Sep 15, 2008
Storytelling Festival favorite Art Johnson shares a tale.
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Teacher Institute
Mon, Sep 08, 2008
Teachers take a turn as students in the town-sized classroom of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. Director of Teacher Development Tab Broyles reviews the lessons.
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Restoration and Reconstruction
Mon, Sep 01, 2008
Putting an 18th-century face on a 21st-century building is a feat of research and resourcefulness, explains Colonial Williamsburg architect Scott Spence.
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First Lady of Virginia
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Lady Dunmore’s ease and grace are among Lord Dunmore’s most valuable political assets. Interpreter Corrine Dame reflects on the lady who delighted the colony.
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Charlton's Coffeehouse
Mon, Aug 18, 2008
A long-absent address returns to Duke of Gloucester Street. Architectural Historian Ed Chappell explains the Charlton Coffeehouse reconstruction.
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Captured Colors
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
Four flags survive through battle and time against equally long odds. Curator Erik Goldstein talks about a compelling new exhibit at the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
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The Bodleian Plate
Mon, Aug 04, 2008
Sheer chance delivered a guiding light of Williamsburg's restoration. Hear the story of the Bodleian plate with Architectural Historian Carl Lounsbury.
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The Stamp Act
Mon, Jul 28, 2008
Britain's tax on paper goods was unremarkable in itself, but the colonies' furious response surprised two continents. Historian Linda Rowe talks about the Stamp Act.
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The British Constitution
Mon, Jul 21, 2008
The fundamentals of British law reside in the American Constitution. Historian Nancy Milton describes the English influence.
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The Fifth Virginia Convention
Mon, Jul 14, 2008
The American rebels stood to lose a lot by winning the war. Sites interpreter B.J. Pryor discusses the risk of success.
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Common Sense
Mon, Jul 07, 2008
Forty-six pages from Thomas Paine's pen whip discontent into outright rebellion. Public Sites Interpreter Alex Clark details the transformation.
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We hold these truths
Mon, Jun 30, 2008
Hear the words that started a war, read by Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker. Episode one of July's Revolutionary Documents series.
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The Jefferson Blog
Mon, Jun 23, 2008
A new blog subjects Thomas Jefferson's ideals to modern scrutiny. Add your two cents beginning this July.
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Natural History
Mon, Jun 16, 2008
A foreign landscape is revealed to a curious world by naturalist Mark Catesby. Interpreter Robb Warren talks about the man and his art.
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Love and Revolution
Mon, Jun 09, 2008
Divergent views on politics and religion fuel a feud between two prominent Williamsburg families. Museum educator Anne Willis tells the story of their children's unlikely marriage.
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The King's Man
Mon, Jun 02, 2008
Could Lord Dunmore have prevented the Revolution? Interpreter Phil Shultz considers the question.
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In Other Words
Mon, May 26, 2008
The cost of modern speech is paid in verbs as America trades eloquence for speed. Historian Cathy Hellier explains the change.
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For What Ails You
Mon, May 19, 2008
For poxes, headaches, and fevers, the apothecary has a preparation to ease your symptoms. Medical historian Susan Pryor details the treatments.
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Fifes and Drums at 50
Mon, May 12, 2008
A new documentary reflects on five decades of Fifes and Drums. Director Mike Durling talks about building a film that looks through the years and across the country.
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Fashion and Function
Mon, May 05, 2008
A corset's engineered strictness defines the shape of the 18th-century woman. Journeywoman Brooke Welborn explains the trend.
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Disgustingly Adorable
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
Never at a loss for words, Rare Breeds Manager Elaine Shirley coins the phrase "disgustingly adorable" to describe this year's lambs.
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The Frenchman's Map
Mon, Apr 21, 2008
New questions are raised as old ones are answered in the study of the Frenchman's Map. Architectural researcher Ed Chappell talks about the document.
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Fakes and Forgeries
Mon, Apr 14, 2008
Fakes and phonies are stopped with a squint. Curator John Davis discusses the subtleties of form.
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Smart as an Ox
Mon, Apr 07, 2008
Bovine behemoths boast brains and brawn. Oxman Darin Tschopp describes these beasts of burden.
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Great Escapes
Mon, Mar 31, 2008
Stories of famous captures are rivaled only by stories of famous escapes at Williamsburg's Public Gaol. Tom Hay shares his favorites.
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Liberty or Death
Mon, Mar 24, 2008
Patrick Henry spoke with a minister's conviction and a patriot's passion. Colonial Williamsburg interpreter Richard Schumann discusses Henry's seminal speech.
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Wit's Last Stake
Mon, Mar 17, 2008
Eighteenth-century farce delights 21st-century audiences. Todd Norris describes timeless comic themes.
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A Rarity Restored
Mon, Mar 10, 2008
Two artists collaborate across the centuries: one working with a brush, and the other with a micro spatula. Curator Barbara Luck and conservator Pam Young describe the restoration of a rare watercolor.
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Treasure Keepers
Mon, Mar 03, 2008
Good as new isn't always as good as old. Curator John Watson talks about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg.
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The Butcher, the Baker
Mon, Feb 25, 2008
One sheep's fleece supplies half a dozen trades. Shepherdess Carrie MacDougal spins the tale.
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Washington as a Symbol
Mon, Feb 18, 2008
Washington's leadership was an appealing surrogate for the king's paternal presence. Historian Kevin Kelly discusses the first president's legacy.
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Wealth on the Shelf
Mon, Feb 11, 2008
When a single book cost half a year's wages, tomes were rare treasures. Bruce Plumley describes the bookbinding trade.
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No Master Over Me
Mon, Feb 04, 2008
A man purchases his enslaved family to set them free. James Ingram shares the tale.
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Mythical Beasts, Magical Creatures
Mon, Jan 28, 2008
Dragons, mermaids and griffins lurk in the museum collections. Christina Westenberger leads the hunt.
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The Restoration, Part Two
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
Single-minded determination is the Historic Area's salvation. Author Will Molineux continues his discussion of the restoration.
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The Restoration, Part One
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
A determined rector reclaims history from the ravages of progress and poverty.
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The Town Before the Town
Mon, Jan 07, 2008
An early plantation slumbers beneath Williamsburg's streets and foundations.
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Twelfth Night
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
Holiday celebrations culminate with Twelfth Night revelries.
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An Irish Christmas
Mon, Dec 24, 2007
In clear voice and high spirits, Kelly Kennedy sings Irish Christmas melodies.
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A Child's-Eye View
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
Old toy trains and sprawling dollhouses connect imaginations through the span of years. Curator Jan Gilliam has the happy task of laying them out.
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Jewish Holy Days
Mon, Dec 10, 2007
Jewish holidays were celebrated by a faithful few in 18th-century colonies. Martha Katz-Hyman outlines the early traditions.
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Founders or Traitors
Mon, Dec 03, 2007
Not all colonists were ready to follow their leaders into revolution. Interpreters Steve Holloway and John Hamant debate in character as John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.
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Playing the Part
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
Taking the shape of a founding father calls for equal parts of preparation and imagination. Interpreters John Hamant and Steve Holloway detail the process.
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A Laden Table
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
A table crowded with local game, seafood, custards and savories is a feast of gratitude. Journeyman Rob Brantley describes the dishes.
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Outfitting an Army
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
The Powder Magazine stood ready to arm soldiers against the oppressors of the age. Historic interpreter Chris Geist details the building's purpose.
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Emissaries of Peace
Mon, Nov 05, 2007
Adept negotiators in pursuit of peace, the Cherokee tribe endures through centuries of change. Colonial Williamsburg director and producer Linda Randulfe talks about the November 8 Electronic Field Trip, "Emissaries of Peace."
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Cry Witch, Part Two
Mon, Oct 29, 2007
Hear the verdict in the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch."
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Cry Witch, Part One
Mon, Oct 22, 2007
Take a seat at the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch."
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Wren's Formal Garden
Mon, Oct 15, 2007
After three summers of digging, archaeologist Steve Archer hits pay dirt.
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Jamestown Unearthed, Part Two
Mon, Oct 08, 2007
With 60 percent of James Fort unexplored, the island outpost guards a wealth of stories. Bill Kelso continues the hunt for discovery.
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Jamestown Unearthed, Part One
Mon, Oct 01, 2007
The most impartial chronicle of Jamestown Settlement is in its trash. Curator Bly Straube explains.
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Prelude to Victory
Mon, Sep 24, 2007
"Prelude to Victory" celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown with three days of special programs that recall September 26, 27, and 28, 1781.
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The Gunpowder Plot
Mon, Sep 17, 2007
Add your shouts to the clamor for revolution in Colonial Williamsburg's evening program, "The Gunpowder Plot." Author Gina DeAngelis explains.
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Under Storytelling's Spell
Mon, Sep 10, 2007
Storytellers from around the world will gather at Colonial Williamsburg to participate in the Third Annual Storytelling Festival, including Williamsburg's own Art Johnson.
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Carriages, Carts and Wagons
Mon, Sep 03, 2007
Conjuring a wheel from elm and iron is one big geometry problem for John Boag, Colonial Williamsburg wheelwright.
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Colonial Children's Dance
Mon, Aug 27, 2007
Youth interpreters in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area enliven parlors and stages with dancing demonstrations. Kelly McEvoy details the colonial pastime.
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A Different Kind of Founder
Mon, Aug 20, 2007
Candlesticks, buckles, bells, and sword hilts are just a few objects that Colonial Williamsburg founder Doc Hassell is called to manufacture.
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Southern Hospitality
Mon, Aug 13, 2007
A gracious host, the Governor's Palace met the needs of nine governors and the Continental Army. Tom Spear details the venerable building's past.
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The Age of Wood
Mon, Aug 06, 2007
Making the job up as he goes along is one of Garland Wood's favorite aspects of his job as carpenter at Colonial Williamsburg.
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Tempted to Enlist
Mon, Jul 30, 2007
The prospect of ready money tempted many middling men to enlist. Bryan Simpers and Bereni New interpret the Hoys at Colonial Williamsburg.
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A Loyal Subject
Mon, Jul 23, 2007
Loyal subjects of the king walked among Williamsburg's revolutionaries. Colonial Williamsburg's Jack Flintom interprets John Randolph's allegiance to King George III.
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A Slave's Perspective
Mon, Jul 16, 2007
The Declaration of Independence was a promise extended to white men only. Hope Smith portrays Eve, a slave in the Peyton Randolph house.
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Marquis de Lafayette
Mon, Jul 09, 2007
Portraying the Marquis de Lafayette, Colonial Williamsburg's Mark Schneider tells the story of the Frenchman who helped save the American Revolution.
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The Declaration of Independence
Mon, Jul 02, 2007
Hear the words that were catalyst to the Revolution, read by Bill Barker, Colonial Williamsburg's Thomas Jefferson.
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Under the Redcoat
Mon, Jun 25, 2007
The Revolutionary War wasn't always a winning proposition for the colonists, explains Tim Sutphin. "Under the Redcoat" recalls the British occupation of Williamsburg.
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The Art of the Cut
Mon, Jun 18, 2007
Translating a man's measurements into suits for all seasons is the task of the skillful tailor, says apprentice Neal Hurst.
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Caring for the Mentally Ill
Mon, Jun 11, 2007
Williamsburg's Public Hospital was the first facility for the treatment of the mentally ill in British North America.
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The Murder of George Wythe
Mon, Jun 04, 2007
Colonial Williamsburg's Jim McDonald explains how a confluence of convenient circumstances protects the chief suspect.
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Martha Washington Remembers
Mon, May 28, 2007
This first lady devoted herself to her husband and his troops.
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Slavery and Manumission
Mon, May 21, 2007
The little-known process of manumission was a means of securing freedom for a handful of Virginia slaves.
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Drummer's Call
Mon, May 14, 2007
The noble tradition of the fifes and drums is celebrated May 18-20 during Drummer's Call.
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Historical Rivalry
Mon, May 07, 2007
Despite its 14-year lead, many don't know that Jamestown was settled before Plymouth. James Axtell's article, "Historical Rivalry," explores the reasons why.
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The Photo of a Lifetime
Mon, Apr 30, 2007
Photographer and author Chiles Larson snapped an iconic picture of Queen Elizabeth II in 1957, which he hopes to make one of a pair during her 2007 visit to Jamestown.
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Jamestown Unearthed
Mon, Apr 23, 2007
Portraying lesser-known historical figures gives Willie Balderson an opportunity to relate the experiences of the everyday man.
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Chapters in the Soil
Mon, Apr 16, 2007
Staff Archaeologist Meredith Poole explains how each layer of soil yields subtle clues.
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Music Suited to a Lady
Mon, Apr 09, 2007
Colonial ladies played instruments that showed their graceful features to the best advantage, and they never showed their elbows. Music Interpreter Jane Hanson explains.
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Education for Citizenship, Part Two
Mon, Apr 02, 2007
Citizen participation is as vital to democracy today as it was at the dawn of our nation, says Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President Colin Campbell.
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Education for Citizenship in Revolutionary City
Mon, Mar 26, 2007
To bring life to the struggles and principles of the 18th century is the goal that guides Revolutionary City programs, says Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President Colin Campbell.
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Anthropologist to the Past
Mon, Mar 19, 2007
Distinguished Visiting Professor Rhys Isaac's 1970 encounter with Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area set the course for his career.
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Passion, Romance, and Intrigue in "Othello"
Mon, Mar 12, 2007
Themes of jealousy, passion, and betrayal in Shakespeare's "Othello" are as gripping today as they were in the 18th century, says Performing Arts Manager Todd Norris.
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Revolutionary Stories
Mon, Mar 05, 2007
New vignettes reveal revolutionary citizens from different angles, explains Bill Weldon, Colonial Williamsburg's manager of public history.
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Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher, cont.
Mon, Feb 26, 2007
Hear James Ingram, Colonial Williamsburg's Gowan Pamplet, tell how an enslaved man became the leader of Virginia's largest Baptist church.
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Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher
Mon, Feb 19, 2007
Born at the right time, this revolutionary figure was an electrifying force.
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The Slave Trade
Mon, Feb 12, 2007
The slave trade touched the lives of people around the globe, explains Colonial Williamsburg's Educational Program Development director Bill White.
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Saddles, Harnesses, and Everything In Between
Mon, Feb 05, 2007
Colonial Williamsburg Journeyman saddle and harness maker Eric Myall says different saddles are tools for specific jobs.
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Clothing Speaks
Mon, Jan 29, 2007
Clothing says what words do not, in the 18th century as well as the 21st. Textiles and costumes curator Linda Baumgarten explains.
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A Conversation With Benedict Arnold
Mon, Jan 22, 2007
What would Benedict Arnold have to say for himself? Interpreter Ken Johnston gives listeners a taste.
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Pounds, Pence, and Pistareens
Mon, Jan 15, 2007
Curator Erik Goldstein describes the antecedents of modern coinage in a new exhibit at the DeWitt Wallace Museum.
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Museum Renovation
Mon, Jan 08, 2007
Vice President of Collections and Museums Ron Hurst says refreshed exhibits and gallery spaces make two of Colonial Williamsburg's museums warm, welcoming, and inviting.
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We Are Starved
Mon, Jan 01, 2007
The newest book from Colonial Williamsburg's retired Chief Archaeologist Ivor Noel Hume, "Civilized Men" examines the transgressions of humanity in Jamestown.
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Christmas Hymns You Thought You Knew
Mon, Dec 25, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg musician John Turner explains the origins of America's beloved Christmas hymns.
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Colonial Christmastide Dance
Mon, Dec 18, 2006
Performing Arts Dance Interpreter Marcy Wright talks about 18th-century dance customs, including instructions that called for kisses and hugs.
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Kids' Holiday Programs
Mon, Dec 11, 2006
Special programs for kids let young visitors experience an 18th-century child's life. Kristen Spivey describes Kids' Holiday Weekends in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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An 18th Century Christmas
Mon, Dec 04, 2006
Historian Lou Powers traces the evolution of Christmas celebrations through the centuries. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Benedict Arnold
Mon, Nov 27, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg actor-interpreter Ken Johnston says "founding father" might be a more apt description than "traitor" for the man who was more loyal to his principles than his party. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Basketmaking: A Skill Learned With the Hands
Mon, Nov 20, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg basketmaker Richard Carr talks about the necessity of basketmaking in the 18th century, and why it has become a rare skill in modern times. Enhanced podcast also available.
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The Liberty Pole
Mon, Nov 13, 2006
Tarring and feathering dissenters at the liberty pole was political theater in the 18th century, says Tom Hay, Colonial Williamsburg's courthouse supervisor. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Preserving Rare Breeds
Mon, Nov 06, 2006
Recreating the past in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area is a matter of hoofs and horns as well as bricks and mortar. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Historic Hauntings
Mon, Oct 30, 2006
Spooky tales of unexplained phenomena persist in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Colonial Theater
Mon, Oct 23, 2006
Todd Norris talks about Colonial Williamsburg's live performances, staged in the streets of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area as often as in its theaters. Enhanced podcast also available.
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"Yorktown" Electronic Field Trip
Mon, Oct 16, 2006
On the October 19th debut of Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trip "Yorktown," participating students across the nation will learn history almost by accident. Enhanced podcast also available.
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The Brick Kiln
Mon, Oct 09, 2006
This October, the brick kiln in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area will burn for five days and nights. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Educating Through Theater
Mon, Oct 02, 2006
Making connections with hundreds of curious minds every day makes Hope Smith feel like a teacher with Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area as her classroom. Enhanced podcast also available.
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The Fashionable Wig
Mon, Sep 25, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg wigmaker Terry Lyons sees her share of bigwigs and blockheads in the King's Arms Barber Shop on Duke of Gloucester Street. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Researching Revolutionary Citizens
Mon, Sep 18, 2006
Actor-interpreter Corinne Dame talks about the continual research necessary to give a living and accurate portrayal of Williamsburg's 18th-century citizens. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Weapons and Militia in 18th-Century Williamsburg
Mon, Sep 11, 2006
Military Interpreter Stewart Pittman talks about a company of 14-year-old boys who rob a booby-trapped Magazine and arm themselves with blue-painted muskets in 1775. He also answers some popular questions about musket firing and accuracy. Enhanced podcast also available.
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An Actor in the Revolutionary City
Mon, Sep 04, 2006
Melanie Collins answers the question, "Are you hot in those clothes?" and many more as she talks about the spark she finds each day as an actor-interpreter in Revolutionary City. Enhanced podcast also available.
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At the master's bench, teaching 18th-century technique and artistry
Mon, Aug 28, 2006
Mack Headley discusses why sometimes the old-fashioned way is the best way to create subtle and sophisticated furniture pieces. Enhanced podcast also available.
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A fourth-generation cabinetmaker
Mon, Aug 21, 2006
Mack Headley talks about the sophisticated artistry of 18th-century cabinetmaking. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Colonial Williamsburg's Storytelling Festival
Mon, Aug 14, 2006
Rex Ellis discusses Colonial Williamsburg's upcoming storytelling festival and the importance of storytelling to national culture and identity. Enhanced podcast also available.
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Milliner and Mantua Maker
Mon, Aug 07, 2006
Janea Whitacre has been creating beautiful dresses in the Margaret Hunter Shop for 24 years.
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Williamsburg's Public Gaol
Mon, Jul 31, 2006
Gaynelle McNichols talks about her fascination with the misfits who spent time in Williamsburg&s gaol in Revolutionary times.
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Thomas Jefferson vs. Patrick Henry
Mon, Jul 24, 2006
Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry continue their debate on the role of religion in government.
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Thomas Jefferson on Religion
Mon, Jul 17, 2006
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Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry continue their debate on the role of religion in government.
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Patrick Henry on Religion
Mon, Jul 10, 2006
Patrick Henry's passion for his beliefs comes alive in Richard Schumann's interpretation of the patriot's thoughts on the importance of religious faith in daily life.
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Declaration of Independence
Mon, Jul 03, 2006
Bill Barker, interpreting Thomas Jefferson reads the Declaration of Independence.
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Law and Order
Mon, Jun 26, 2006
Tom Hay talks about crime and punishment in 18th-century Williamsburg.
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Mr. Wythe's Cook
Mon, Jun 19, 2006
Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax, a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men.
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Fiddling Around Colonial Williamsburg since 1968.
Mon, Jun 12, 2006
His heritage and a love of playing the fiddle inspire John Turner to preserve the tradition of Scottish fiddling.
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Music passed from ear to ear
Mon, Jun 05, 2006
Emily James talks about the music of Africa performed on a new Colonial Williamsburg recording.
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Sharing a Love of the Garden
Mon, May 29, 2006
Wesley Green loves to share his knowledge of 18th-century plants with visitors of all ages in the colonial garden on Duke of Gloucester Street.
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Interpreting Colonial Farming
Mon, May 22, 2006
Generations of family farmers inspire David Nielsen in his work in the rural trades.
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Alexander Purdie
Mon, May 15, 2006
Dennis Watson speculates on the loyalties of the publisher of The Virginia Gazette in the years leading up to the Revolution.
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The Revolutionary City
Mon, May 08, 2006
Bill Weldon believes portraying events on the same ground where they took place 230 years ago allows guests to experience history in a unique way.
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The Art of Weaving
Mon, May 01, 2006
Max Hamrick is still learning after 40 years of weaving cloth just as it was done in the 18th century
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Marquis de Lafayette
Mon, Apr 24, 2006
Mark Schneider portrays French general Marquis de Lafayette, whose passion for the cause of freedom helped America win liberty from British rule.
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Religion in the colonies
Mon, Apr 17, 2006
John Turner discusses how religious freedom contributed to the founding of our nation.
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Williamsburg's Evangelical Preacher
Mon, Apr 10, 2006
Ron Carnegie interprets the charismatic colonial preacher George Whitefield.
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A new look at the Governor's Palace
Mon, Apr 03, 2006
Curator Erik Goldstein researched for three years for the reinstallation and reinterpretation of the arms display at the Governor's Palace.
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Making Barrels
Mon, Mar 27, 2006
Ramona Vogel's love of woodworking led her to the Worshipful Company of Coopers.
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Chef du Cuisine
Mon, Mar 20, 2006
Chef Claudia talks about her love of cooking amid the lively hustle and bustle of daily operations in the kitchen of the Williamsburg Inn.
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The Revolutionary City
Mon, Mar 13, 2006
Rex Ellis shares his passion for a revolutionary new way of engaging guests in the role of Williamsburg in the founding of a new nation.
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Telling the story of colonial women.
Mon, Mar 06, 2006
Kristen Spivey reveals some surprises about 18th-century women and their role in history.
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Emily James interprets spirited women
Mon, Feb 27, 2006
Jamaican-born Emily James has interpreted at least 16 different 18th-century women who learned how to survive lives of enslavement.
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Preserving Historic Trades
Mon, Feb 20, 2006
Jay Gaynor explains Colonial Williamsburg's rigorous trade apprentice program.
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Being George Washington
Mon, Feb 13, 2006
Ron Carnegie enjoys interpreting the first president of our nation, a man whose character he clearly admires.
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Recalling African American Interpretation
Mon, Feb 06, 2006
Rex Ellis reflects on 25 years of interpreting the African American experience in the colonial period.
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African American Interpretation
Mon, Jan 30, 2006
Harvey Bakari discusses the rich history of black Americans in Williamsburg.
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Brewing and baking and much, much more
Mon, Jan 23, 2006
Frank Clark and his Foodways staff interpret 18th-century food trades in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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Gunsmith
Mon, Jan 16, 2006
Master Gunsmith George Suiter talks about the art of making guns in the town of Williamsburg.
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Instilling a love of American history
Mon, Jan 09, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg's Bill White shares his passion for teaching American history and citizenship to students across America and beyond.
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Shoemaker
Mon, Jan 02, 2006
The always wry Al Saguto discusses making 18th-century shoes in the shoemaker shop.
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Governor-elect Kaine on his historic inauguration
Mon, Dec 26, 2005
Tim Kaine is the first governor to be inaugurated on the site of the colonial Capitol in Williamsburg since Thomas Jefferson.
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Curator of Historic Interiors
Mon, Dec 19, 2005
Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace.
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From ceviche to syllabub
Mon, Dec 12, 2005
Journeyman foodways tradesman Barbara Scherer discusses the elaborate serving and savoring of meals in 18th-century Williamsburg.
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Professor Minnigerode lights a tree
Mon, Dec 05, 2005
Bob Doares talks about playing the part of the German professor who brought the tradition of the Christmas tree to Williamsburg in the mid-19th century.
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Planning the Grand Illumination
Mon, Nov 28, 2005
Tim Sutphin has the daunting task of overseeing details for Colonial Williamsburg&s Grand Illumination held the first Sunday in December.
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Decorating for Christmas
Mon, Nov 21, 2005
Laura Viancour talks about the labor-intensive job of decorating the Historic Area for the Christmas season year after year.
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Architectural Research
Mon, Nov 14, 2005
Ed Chappell discusses the value of preserving and restoring buildings in understanding how people lived their lives in the past.
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Dunmore's Proclamation
Mon, Nov 07, 2005
Dennis Watson talks about the royal governor's promise to free slaves and indentured servants who joined the British army in the American Revolution.
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Printer
Mon, Oct 31, 2005
Don't tell journeyman printer Pete Stinely his work is tedious; he's been at it for 24 years!
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Making museum exhibits come alive
Mon, Oct 24, 2005
Christina Westenberger discusses creative museum programs for children, school groups, and families.
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Coachman
Mon, Oct 17, 2005
Chuck Wood loves working with horses and people every day driving carriages in the Historic Area.
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Firing the brick kiln
Mon, Oct 10, 2005
Christine Trowbridge explains the laborious process of making bricks and the intangible rewards of the job.
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Black Women and the Revolution
Mon, Oct 03, 2005
Hope Smith talks about the women and children who followed their men to war.
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James Armistead
Mon, Sep 26, 2005
Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution.
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Rhode Island Regiment
Mon, Sep 19, 2005
Interpreter Greg James discusses the determination of the members of an all-black regiment of soldiers.
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Brothers in Arms
Mon, Sep 12, 2005
Harvey Bakari shares his passion for presenting the often forgotten stories of black Americans who contributed to the American Revolution.
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Interpreting Domestic Life
Mon, Sep 05, 2005
Lori Loughrey enjoys "dressing up" to lead tours and explain domestic life in the 18th century.
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Interpreting Patrick Henry
Mon, Aug 29, 2005
Richard Schumann discusses the intensity and passionate character of Patrick Henry.
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Silversmith
Mon, Aug 22, 2005
Journeyman silversmith Preston Jones reflects on his 26 years of creating silver pieces.
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Carolyn Wilson on Interpreting an American Lady
Mon, Aug 15, 2005
Carolyn Wilson talks about her passion for what it means to be an American citizen and her love for interpreting Betty Randolph in Colonial Williamsburgs Historic Area.
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Ken Schwarz on the life of a blacksmith
Mon, Aug 08, 2005
Noise, smoke, dirt - blacksmiths endure it all to turn raw materials into useful objects.
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Foundation President
Mon, Aug 01, 2005
Colin Campbell discusses the joys and challenges of leading the foundation whose mission is to teach history, "that the future may learn from the past."
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School Group Interpreter
Mon, Jul 25, 2005
Dawn Lunn has learned to expect the unexpected as she guides school groups through Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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Coopering
Mon, Jul 18, 2005
Apprentice cooper Marshall Scheetz discusses the art and science of making barrels.
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Fife and Drum Major
Mon, Jul 11, 2005
A passion for the music and a love of history motivate Lance Pedigo to work with young people entering the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg.
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Declaration of Independence
Mon, Jul 04, 2005
Bill Barker, interpreting Thomas Jefferson, reads the Declaration of Independence.
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Jefferson Scholarship
Thu, Jun 30, 2005
Bill Barker discusses the vast amount of historical study of Jefferson currently available and ponders why we are so interested in the man today.
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Harvey Bakari on Independence for African Americans
Mon, Jun 27, 2005
Independence was not guaranteed for everyone in the nation's early days.
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Carolyn Wilson on Betty Randolph and Independence
Mon, Jun 20, 2005
In the pursuit of American independence, Betty Randolph played the role of lady and wife, enabling husband Peyton to fight for freedom.
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Richard Schumann on Patrick Henry and Independence
Mon, Jun 13, 2005
Whenever there was trouble in Williamsburg, it's a sure bet Patrick Henry was in the middle of it.
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Instructor of Interpreters
Mon, Jun 06, 2005
Rose McAphee trains Colonial Williamsburg interpreters to deal with the unexpected.
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Bill Barker on portraying Thomas Jefferson
Mon, May 30, 2005
Interpreting Thomas Jefferson is almost an around-the-clock commitment.
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Colonial Costuming
Mon, May 16, 2005
Brenda Rosseau, supervisor of Research and Design at Colonial Williamsburg's costume center, dresses interpreters in the right clothing "from the skin out."
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Colonial Williamsburg's livestock program
Thu, May 05, 2005
From lambs to chickens, Elaine Shirley, manager of rare breeds, spends her day in animal husbandry.
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