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21st-century Williamsburg
- “Colonial Williamsburg” journal
  - Picture Perfect
    Camera becomes time machine as photographer Dave Doody frames the past in his lens. Sep-22-2008
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  - Historical Rivalry
    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. May-07-2007
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  - Anthropologist to the Past
    Distinguished Visiting Professor Rhys Isaac's 1970 encounter with Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area set the course for his career. Mar-19-2007
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  - We Are Starved
    The newest book from Colonial Williamsburg's retired Chief Archaeologist Ivor Noel Hume, "Civilized Men" examines the transgressions of humanity in Jamestown. Jan-01-2007
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- Costuming
  - Colonial Costuming
    Brenda Rosseau, supervisor of Research and Design at Colonial Williamsburg's costume center, dresses interpreters in the right clothing "from the skin out." May-17-2005
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- Events
  - Governor-elect Kaine on his historic inauguration
    Tim Kaine is the first governor to be inaugurated on the site of the colonial Capitol in Williamsburg since Thomas Jefferson. Dec-26-2005
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  - Planning the Grand Illumination
    Tim Sutphin has the daunting task of overseeing details for Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination held the first Sunday in December. Nov-28-2005
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  - Decorating for Christmas
    Laura Viancour talks about the labor-intensive job of decorating the Historic Area for the Christmas season year after year. Nov-21-2005
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- Leaders
  - The Photo of a Lifetime
    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. Apr-30-2007
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  - Education for Citizenship, Part Two
    Citizen participation is as vital to democracy today as it was at the dawn of our nation, says Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President Colin Campbell. Apr-02-2007
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  - Foundation President
    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." Aug-01-2005
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- Programs
  - A Splendid Coincidence
    Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg. Nov-03-2008
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  - Wit's Last Stake
    Eighteenth-century farce delights 21st-century audiences. Todd Norris describes timeless comic themes. Mar-17-2008
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  - Emissaries of Peace
    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." Nov-05-2007
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  - Cry Witch, Part Two
    Hear the verdict in the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch." Oct-29-2007
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  - Cry Witch, Part One
    Take a seat at the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch." Oct-22-2007
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  - Under the Redcoat
    The Revolutionary War wasn't always a winning proposition for the colonists, explains Tim Sutphin. "Under the Redcoat" recalls the British occupation of Williamsburg. Jun-25-2007
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  - Drummer's Call
    The noble tradition of the fifes and drums is celebrated May 18-20 during Drummer's Call. May-14-2007
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  - Education for Citizenship in Revolutionary City
    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. Mar-26-2007
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  - Kids' Holiday Programs
    Special programs for kids let young visitors experience an 18th-century child's life. Kristen Spivey describes Kid's Holiday Weekends in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Dec-11-2006
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  - Historic Hauntings
    Spooky tales of unexplained phenomena persist in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Oct-30-2006
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  - "Yorktown" Electronic Field Trip"
    On the October 19th debut of Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trip "Yorktown," participating students across the nation will learn history almost by accident. Oct-16-2006
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  - Chef du Cuisine
    Chef Claudia talks about her love of cooking amid the lively hustle and bustle of daily operations in the kitchen of the Williamsburg Inn. Mar-20-2006
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  - Preserving Historic Trades
    Jay Gaynor explains Colonial Williamsburg's rigorous trade apprentice program. Feb-20-2006
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  - Fife and Drum Major
    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. Jul-11-2005
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  - Instructor of Interpreters
    Rose McAphee trains Colonial Williamsburg interpreters to deal with the unexpected. Jul-07-2005
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Daily life
- Animals
  - Disgustingly Adorable
    Never at a loss for words, Rare Breeds Manager Elaine Shirley coins the phrase "disgustingly adorable" to describe this year's lambs. Apr-28-2008
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  - Smart as an Ox
    Bovine behemoths boast brains and brawn. Oxman Darin Tschopp describes these beasts of burden. Apr-07-2008
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  - The Butcher, the Baker
    One sheep's fleece supplies half a dozen trades. Shepherdess Carrie MacDougal spins the tale. Feb-25-2008
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  - Saddles, Harnesses, and Everything In Between
    Colonial Williamsburg Journeyman saddle and harness maker Eric Myall says different saddles are tools for specific jobs. Feb-05-2007
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  - Preserving Rare Breeds
    Recreating the past in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area is a matter of hoofs and horns as well as bricks and mortar. Nov-06-2006
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  - Coachman
    Chuck Wood loves working with horses and people every day driving carriages in the Historic Area. Oct-17-2005
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  - Colonial Williamsburg's livestock program
    From lambs to chickens, Elaine Shirley, manager of rare breeds, spends her day in animal husbandry. May-05-2005
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- Clothing
  - Fashion and Function
    A corset's engineered strictness defines the shape of the 18th-century woman. Journeywoman Brooke Welborn explains the trend. May-05-2008
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  - The Art of the Cut
    Translating a man's measurements into suits for all seasons is the task of the skillful tailor, says apprentice Neal Hurst. Jun-18-2007
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  - Clothing Speaks
    Clothing says what words do not, in the 18th century as well as the 21st. Textiles and costumes curator Linda Baumgarten explains. Jan-29-2007
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  - Milliner and Mantua Maker
    Janea Whitacre has been creating beautiful dresses in the Margaret Hunter Shop for 24 years. Aug-07-2006
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- Crime and punishment
  - Witches in the Colonies
    Author Carson Hudson shares some practical 17th-century tips for identifying witches. Oct-27-2008
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  - The Murder of George Wythe
    Colonial Williamsburg's Jim McDonald explains how a confluence of convenient circumstances protects the chief suspect. Jun-04-2007
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  - The Liberty Pole
    Tarring and feathering dissenters at the liberty pole was political theater in the 18th century, says Tom Hay, Colonial Williamsburg's courthouse supervisor. Nov-13-2006
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  - Williamsburg's Public Gaol
    Gaynelle McNichols talks about her fascination with the misfits who spent time in Williamsburg's gaol in Revolutionary times. Jul-31-2006
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  - Law and Order
    Tom Hay talks about crime and punishment in 18th-century Williamsburg. Jun-26-2006
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- Food and agriculture
  - Colonial Chocolate
    Journeyman cook Jim Gay explains that Americans' love of chocolate dates back to the beginning. Feb-09-2009
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  - Tobacco in the Colonies
    Investment in the field yields profits in the marketplace for diligent tobacco farmers. Rural tradesman Wayne Randolph describes the hungry crop's allure. Oct-06-2008
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  - Natural History
    A foreign landscape is revealed to a curious world by naturalist Mark Catesby. Interpreter Robb Warren talks about the man and his art. Jun-16-2008
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  - A Laden Table
    A table crowded with local game, seafood, custards and savories is a feast of gratitude. Journeyman Rob Brantley describes the dishes. Nov-19-2007
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  - Mr. Wythe's Cook
    Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men. Jun-19-2006
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  - Sharing a Love of the Garden
    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. May-29-2006
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  - Interpreting Colonial Farming
    Generations of family farmers inspire David Nielsen in his work in the rural trades. May-22-2006
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  - Chef du Cuisine
    Chef Claudia talks about her love of cooking amid the lively hustle and bustle of daily operations in the kitchen of the Williamsburg Inn. Mar-20-2006
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  - Brewing and baking and much, much more
    Frank Clark and his Foodways staff interpret 18th-century food trades in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Jan-23-2006
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  - Curator of Historic Interiors
    Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace. Dec-19-2005
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  - From ceviche to syllabub
    Journeyman foodways tradesman Barbara Scherer discusses the elaborate serving and savoring of meals in 18th-century Williamsburg. Dec-12-2005
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- Music, dance, and theater
  - Wit's Last Stake
    Eighteenth-century farce delights 21st-century audiences. Todd Norris describes timeless comic themes. Mar-17-2008
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  - Colonial Children's Dance
    Youth interpreters in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area enliven parlors and stages with dancing demonstrations. Kelly McEvoy details the colonial pastime. Aug-27-2007
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  - Music Suited to a Lady
    Colonial ladies played instruments that showed their graceful features to the best advantage, and they never showed their elbows. Music Interpreter Jane Hanson explains. Apr-09-2007
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  - Passion, Romance, and Intrigue in "Othello"
    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. Mar-12-2007
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  - Christmas Hymns You Thought You Knew
    Colonial Williamsburg musician John Turner explains the origins of America's beloved Christmas hymns. Dec-25-2006
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  - Colonial Christmastide Dance
    Performing Arts Dance Interpreter Marcy Wright talks about 18th-century dance customs, including instructions that called for kisses and hugs. Dec-18-2006
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  - Fiddling Around Colonial Williamsburg since 1968.
    His heritage and a love of playing the fiddle inspire John Turner to preserve the tradition of Scottish fiddling. Jun-12-2006
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- Religion
  - Jewish Holy Days
    Jewish holidays were celebrated by a faithful few in 18th-century colonies. Martha Katz-Hyman outlines the early traditions. Dec-10-2007
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  - Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher, cont.
    Hear James Ingram, Colonial Williamsburg's Gowan Pamplet, tell how an enslaved man became the leader of Virginia's largest Baptist church. Feb-26-2007
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  - Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher
    Born at the right time, this revolutionary figure was an electrifying force. Feb-19-2007
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  - Thomas Jefferson vs. Patrick Henry
    Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry continue their debate on the role of religion in government. Jul-24-2006
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  - Thomas Jefferson on Religion
    Thomas Jefferson speaks of his statute of Virginia for religious freedom, as delivered here by Bill Barker. Jul-17-2006
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  - Patrick Henry on Religion
    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. Jul-10-2006
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  - Religion in the colonies
    John Turner discusses how religious freedom contributed to the founding of our nation. Apr-17-2006
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  - Williamsburg's Evangelical Preacher
    Ron Carnegie interprets the charismatic colonial preacher George Whitefield. Apr-10-2006
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- Trades
  - Colonial Journalism
    Political pressure and personal bias have hounded American journalists since the first newspapers were printed. Interpreter Dennis Watson talks about the Virginia Gazette. Jan-05-2009
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  - Colonial Weapons System
    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. Dec-15-2008
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  - For What Ails You
    For poxes, headaches, and fevers, the apothecary has a preparation to ease your symptoms. Medical historian Susan Pryor details the treatments. May-19-2008
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  - Wealth on the Shelf
    When a single book cost half a year's wages, tomes were rare treasures. Bruce Plumley describes the bookbinding trade. Feb-11-2008
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  - Carriages, Carts and Wagons
    Conjuring a wheel from elm and iron is one big geometry problem for John Boag, Colonial Williamsburg wheelwright. Sep-03-2007
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  - A Different Kind of Founder
    Candlesticks, buckles, bells, and sword hilts are just a few objects that Colonial Williamsburg founder Doc Hassell is called to manufacture. Aug-20-2007
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  - The Age of Wood
    Making the job up as he goes along is one of Garland Wood's favorite aspects of his job as carpenter at Colonial Williamsburg. Aug-06-2007
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  - The Art of the Cut
    Translating a man's measurements into suits for all seasons is the task of the skillful tailor, says apprentice Neal Hurst. Jun-18-2007
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  - Saddles, Harnesses, and Everything In Between
    Colonial Williamsburg Journeyman saddle and harness maker Eric Myall says different saddles are tools for specific jobs. Feb-05-2007
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  - Basketmaking: A Skill Learned With the Hands
    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. Nov-20-2006
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  - The Brick Kiln
    This October, the brick kiln in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area will burn for five days and nights. Oct-09-2006
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  - The Fashionable Wig
    Colonial Williamsburg wigmaker Terry Lyons sees her share of bigwigs and blockheads in the King's Arms Barber Shop on Duke of Gloucester Street. Sep-25-2006
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  - At the master's bench:teaching 18th-century technique and artistry
    Mack Headley discusses why sometimes the old-fashioned way is the best way to create subtle and sophisticated furniture pieces. Aug-28-2006
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  - A fourth-generation cabinetmaker
    Mack Headley talks about the sophisticated artistry of 18th-century cabinetmaking. Aug-21-2006
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  - Milliner and Mantua Maker
    Janea Whitacre has been creating beautiful dresses in the Margaret Hunter Shop for 24 years. Aug-07-2006
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  - The Art of Weaving
    Max Hamrick is still learning after 40 years of weaving cloth just as it was done in the 18th century May-01-2006
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  - Making Barrels
    Ramona Vogel's love of woodworking led her to the Worshipful Company of Coopers. Mar-27-2006
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  - Preserving Historic Trades
    Jay Gaynor explains Colonial Williamsburg's rigorous trade apprentice program. Feb-20-2006
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  - Brewing and baking and much, much more
    Frank Clark and his Foodways staff interpret 18th-century food trades in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Jan-23-2006
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  - Gunsmith
    Master Gunsmith George Suiter talks about the art of making guns in the town of Williamsburg. Jan-16-2006
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  - Shoemaker
    The always wry Al Saguto discusses making 18th-century shoes in the shoemaker shop. Jan-02-2006
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  - From ceviche to syllabub
    Journeyman foodways tradesman Barbara Scherer discusses the elaborate serving and savoring of meals in 18th-century Williamsburg. Dec-12-2005
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  - Printer
    Don't tell journeyman printer Pete Stinely his work is tedious; he's been at it for 24 years! Oct-31-2005
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  - Firing the brick kiln
    Christine Trowbridge explains the laborious process of making bricks and the intangible rewards of the job. Oct-10-2005
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  - Silversmith
    Journeyman silversmith Preston Jones reflects on his 26 years of creating silver pieces. Aug-22-2005
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  - Ken Schwarz on the life of a blacksmith
    Noise, smoke, dirt - blacksmiths endure it all to turn raw materials into useful objects. Aug-08-2005
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  - Coopering
    Apprentice cooper Marshall Scheetz discusses the art and science of making barrels. Jul-18-2005
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Education
- Electronic Field Trips
  - "Yorktown" Electronic Field Trip"
    On the October 19th debut of Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trip "Yorktown," participating students across the nation will learn history almost by accident. Oct-16-2006
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- Interpreter training
  - Playing the Part
    Taking the shape of a founding father calls for equal parts of preparation and imagination. Interpreters John Hamant and Steve Holloway detail the process. Nov-26-2007
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  - Anthropologist to the Past
    Distinguished Visiting Professor Rhys Isaac's 1970 encounter with Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area set the course for his career. Mar-19-2007
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  - Researching Revolutionary Citizens
    Actor-interpreter Corinne Dame talks about the continual research necessary to give a living and accurate portrayal of Williamsburg's 18th-century citizens. Sep-18-2006
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  - Fife and Drum Major
    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. Jul-11-2005
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  - Instructor of Interpreters
    Rose McAphee trains Colonial Williamsburg interpreters to deal with the unexpected. Jul-07-2005
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- Teaching history
  - Teacher Institute
    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. Sep-08-2008
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  - Colonial Children's Dance
    Youth interpreters in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area enliven parlors and stages with dancing demonstrations. Kelly McEvoy details the colonial pastime. Aug-27-2007
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  - Education for Citizenship, Part Two
    Citizen participation is as vital to democracy today as it was at the dawn of our nation, says Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President Colin Campbell. Apr-02-2007
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  - Education for Citizenship in Revolutionary City
    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. Mar-26-2007
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  - "Yorktown" Electronic Field Trip"
    On the October 19th debut of Colonial Williamsburg's Electronic Field Trip "Yorktown," participating students across the nation will learn history almost by accident. Oct-16-2006
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  - Educating Through Theater
    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. Oct-02-2006
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  - An Actor in the Revolutionary City
    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. Sep-04-2006
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  - Sharing a Love of the Garden
    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. May-29-2006
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  - The Revolutionary City
    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. May-08-2006
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  - The Revolutionary City
    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. Mar-13-2006
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  - Recalling African American Interpretation
    Rex Ellis reflects on 25 years of interpreting the African American experience in the colonial period. Feb-06-2006
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  - African American Interpretation
    Harvey Bakari discusses the rich history of black Americans in Williamsburg. Jan-30-2006
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  - Instilling a love of American history
    Colonial Williamsburg's Bill White shares his passion for teaching American history and citizenship to students across America and beyond. Jan-09-2006
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  - Interpreting Domestic Life
    Lori Loughrey enjoys "dressing up" to lead tours and explain domestic life in the 18th century. Sep-05-2005
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  - School Group Interpreter
    Dawn Lunn has learned to expect the unexpected as she guides school groups through Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Jul-25-2005
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Historic Area programs
- Miscellaneous programs
  - Kids' Holiday Programs
    Special programs for kids let young visitors experience an 18th-century child's life. Kristen Spivey describes Kid's Holiday Weekends in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Dec-11-2006
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  - Preserving Rare Breeds
    Recreating the past in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area is a matter of hoofs and horns as well as bricks and mortar. Nov-06-2006
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  - Historic Hauntings
    Spooky tales of unexplained phenomena persist in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Oct-30-2006
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  - Colonial Williamsburg's Storytelling Festival
    Rex Ellis discusses Colonial Williamsburg's upcoming storytelling festival and the importance of storytelling to national culture and identity. Aug-14-2006
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- Music, dance, and theater programs
  - Cry Witch, Part Two
    Hear the verdict in the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch." Oct-29-2007
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  - Cry Witch, Part One
    Take a seat at the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch." Oct-22-2007
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  - Music Suited to a Lady
    Colonial ladies played instruments that showed their graceful features to the best advantage, and they never showed their elbows. Music Interpreter Jane Hanson explains. Apr-09-2007
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  - Passion, Romance, and Intrigue in "Othello"
    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. Mar-12-2007
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  - Colonial Theater
    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. Oct-23-2006
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  - Educating Through Theater
    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. Oct-02-2006
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- Revolutionary City
  - Love and Revolution
    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. Jun-09-2008
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  - The Gunpowder Plot
    Add your shouts to the clamor for revolution in Colonial Williamsburg's evening program, "The Gunpowder Plot." Author Gina DeAngelis explains. Sep-17-2007
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  - Tempted to Enlist
    The prospect of ready money tempted many middling men to enlist. Bryan Simpers and Bereni New interpret the Hoys at Colonial Williamsburg. Jul-30-2007
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  - Education for Citizenship in Revolutionary City
    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. Mar-26-2007
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  - Revolutionary Stories
    New vignettes reveal revolutionary citizens from different angles, explains Bill Weldon, Colonial Williamsburg's manager of public history. Mar-05-2007
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  - An Actor in the Revolutionary City
    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. Sep-04-2006
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  - The Revolutionary City
    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. May-08-2006
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  - The Revolutionary City
    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. Mar-13-2006
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Historic sites
- Archaeology
  - Restoration and Reconstruction
    Putting an 18th-century face on a 21st-century building is a feat of research and resourcefulness, explains Colonial Williamsburg architect Scott Spence. Sep-01-2008
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  - Charlton's Coffeehouse
    A long-absent address returns to Duke of Gloucester Street. Architectural Historian Ed Chappell explains the Charlton Coffeehouse reconstruction. Aug-18-2008
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  - The Frenchman's Map
    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. Apr-21-2008
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  - The Town Before the Town
    An early plantation slumbers beneath Williamsburg's streets and foundations. Jan-07-2008
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  - Wren's Formal Garden
    After three summers of digging, archaeologist Steve Archer hits pay dirt. Oct-15-2007
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  - Jamestown Unearthed, Part Two
    With 60 percent of James Fort unexplored, the island outpost guards a wealth of stories. Bill Kelso continues the hunt for discovery. Oct-08-2007
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  - Jamestown Unearthed, Part One
    The most impartial chronicle of Jamestown Settlement is in its trash. Curator Bly Straube explains. Oct-01-2007
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  - Chapters in the Soil
    Staff Archaeologist Meredith Poole explains how each layer of soil yields subtle clues. Apr-16-2007
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  - We Are Starved
    The newest book from Colonial Williamsburg's retired Chief Archaeologist Ivor Noel Hume, "Civilized Men" examines the transgressions of humanity in Jamestown. Jan-01-2007
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- Architecture
  - Restoration and Reconstruction
    Putting an 18th-century face on a 21st-century building is a feat of research and resourcefulness, explains Colonial Williamsburg architect Scott Spence. Sep-01-2008
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  - Charlton's Coffeehouse
    A long-absent address returns to Duke of Gloucester Street. Architectural Historian Ed Chappell explains the Charlton Coffeehouse reconstruction. Aug-18-2008
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  - The Bodleian Plate
    Sheer chance delivered a guiding light of Williamsburg's restoration. Hear the story of the Bodleian plate with Architectural Historian Carl Lounsbury. Aug-04-2008
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  - The Frenchman's Map
    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. Apr-21-2008
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  - Architectural Research
    Ed Chappell discusses the value of preserving and restoring buildings in understanding how people lived their lives in the past. Nov-14-2005
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- Buildings and sites
  - A Splendid Coincidence
    Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg. Nov-03-2008
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  - The Wren Building
    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. Oct-20-2008
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  - Charlton's Coffeehouse
    A long-absent address returns to Duke of Gloucester Street. Architectural Historian Ed Chappell explains the Charlton Coffeehouse reconstruction. Aug-18-2008
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  - The Bodleian Plate
    Sheer chance delivered a guiding light of Williamsburg's restoration. Hear the story of the Bodleian plate with Architectural Historian Carl Lounsbury. Aug-04-2008
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  - Great Escapes
    Stories of famous captures are rivaled only by stories of famous escapes at Williamsburg's Public Gaol. Tom Hay shares his favorites. Mar-31-2008
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  - The Restoration, Part Two
    Single-minded determination is the Historic Area's salvation. Author Will Molineux continues his discussion of the restoration. Jan-21-2008
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  - The Restoration, Part One
    A determined rector reclaims history from the ravages of progress and poverty. Jan-14-2008
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  - Outfitting an Army
    The Powder Magazine stood ready to arm soldiers against the oppressors of the age. Historic interpreter Chris Geist details the building's purpose. Nov-12-2007
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  - Southern Hospitality
    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. Aug-13-2007
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  - Caring for the Mentally Ill
    Williamsburg's Public Hospital was the first facility for the treatment of the mentally ill in British North America. Jun-11-2007
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  - Passion, Romance, and Intrigue in "Othello"
    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. Mar-12-2007
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  - Williamsburg's Public Gaol
    Gaynelle McNichols talks about her fascination with the misfits who spent time in Williamsburg's gaol in Revolutionary times. Jul-31-2006
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  - A new look at the Governor's Palace
    Curator Erik Goldstein researched for three years for the reinstallation and reinterpretation of the arms display at the Governor's Palace. Apr-03-2006
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  - Curator of Historic Interiors
    Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace. Dec-19-2005
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  - Firing the brick kiln
    Christine Trowbridge explains the laborious process of making bricks and the intangible rewards of the job. Oct-10-2005
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- Jamestown
  - Jamestown Unearthed, Part Two
    With 60 percent of James Fort unexplored, the island outpost guards a wealth of stories. Bill Kelso continues the hunt for discovery. Oct-08-2007
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  - Jamestown Unearthed, Part One
    The most impartial chronicle of Jamestown Settlement is in its trash. Curator Bly Straube explains. Oct-01-2007
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  - Historical Rivalry
    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. May-07-2007
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  - Jamestown Unearthed
    Portraying lesser-known historical figures gives Willie Balderson an opportunity to relate the experiences of the everyday man. Apr-23-2007
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  - We Are Starved
    The newest book from Colonial Williamsburg's retired Chief Archaeologist Ivor Noel Hume, "Civilized Men" examines the transgressions of humanity in Jamestown. Jan-01-2007
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Holidays
- Christmas
  - Gingerbread Houses
    The town is rendered in gingerbread once a year at Colonial Williamsburg. Executive Pastry Chef Joe Sciegaj oversees the construction. Dec-22-2008
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  - Christmas in Williamsburg
    Doors are decked in Williamsburg's signature style to celebrate the holiday season. Laura Viancour describes the preparations. Dec-01-2008
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  - An Irish Christmas
    In clear voice and high spirits, Kelly Kennedy sings Irish Christmas melodies. Dec-24-2007
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  - A Child's-Eye View
    Old toy trains and sprawling dollhouses connect imaginations through the span of years. Curator Jan Gilliam has the happy task of laying them out. Dec-17-2007
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  - Christmas Hymns You Thought You Knew
    Colonial Williamsburg musician John Turner explains the origins of America's beloved Christmas hymns. Dec-25-2006
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  - Colonial Christmastide Dance
    Performing Arts Dance Interpreter Marcy Wright talks about 18th-century dance customs, including instructions that called for kisses and hugs. Dec-18-2006
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  - An 18th Century Christmas
    Historian Lou Powers traces the evolution of Christmas celebrations through the centuries. Dec-04-2006
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  - Curator of Historic Interiors
    Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace. Dec-19-2005
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  - Professor Minnigerode lights a tree
    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. Dec-05-2005
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  - Planning the Grand Illumination
    Tim Sutphin has the daunting task of overseeing details for Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination held the first Sunday in December. Nov-28-2005
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  - Decorating for Christmas
    Laura Viancour talks about the labor-intensive job of decorating the Historic Area for the Christmas season year after year. Nov-21-2005
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- Fourth of July
  - A Slave's Perspective
    The Declaration of Independence was a promise extended to white men only. Hope Smith portrays Eve, a slave in the Peyton Randolph house. Jul-16-2007
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  - Declaration of Independence
    Bill Barker, interpreting Thomas Jefferson reads the Declaration of Independence. Jul-03-2006
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  - Richard Schumann on Patrick Henry and Independence
    Whenever there was trouble in Williamsburg, it's a sure bet Patrick Henry was in the middle of it. Jun-14-2005
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Military
- Fifes and Drums
  - Fifes and Drums at 50
    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. May-12-2008
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  - Drummer's Call
    The noble tradition of the fifes and drums is celebrated May 18-20 during Drummer's Call. May-14-2007
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  - Fife and Drum Major
    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. Jul-11-2005
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- Revolution
  - Captured Colors
    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. Aug-11-2008
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  - The Stamp Act
    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. Jul-28-2008
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  - The British Constitution
    The fundamentals of British law reside in the American Constitution. Historian Nancy Milton describes the English influence. Jul-21-2008
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  - The Fifth Virginia Convention
    The American rebels stood to lose a lot by winning the war. Sites interpreter B.J. Pryor discusses the risk of success. Jul-14-2008
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  - Common Sense
    Forty-six pages from Thomas Paine's pen whip discontent into outright rebellion. Public Sites Interpreter Alex Clark details the transformation. Jul-07-2008
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  - We hold these truths
    Hear the words that started a war, read by Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker. Episode one of July's Revolutionary Documents series. Jun-30-2008
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  - The King's Man
    Could Lord Dunmore have prevented the Revolution? Interpreter Phil Shultz considers the question. Jun-02-2008
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  - Liberty or Death
    Patrick Henry spoke with a minister's conviction and a patriot's passion. Colonial Williamsburg interpreter Richard Schumann discusses Henry's seminal speech. Mar-24-2008
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  - Founders or Traitors
    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. Dec-03-2007
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  - Playing the Part
    Taking the shape of a founding father calls for equal parts of preparation and imagination. Interpreters John Hamant and Steve Holloway detail the process. Nov-26-2007
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  - Prelude to Victory
    "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. Sep-24-2007
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  - Tempted to Enlist
    The prospect of ready money tempted many middling men to enlist. Bryan Simpers and Bereni New interpret the Hoys at Colonial Williamsburg. Jul-30-2007
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  - A Loyal Subject
    Loyal subjects of the king walked among Williamsburg's revolutionaries. Colonial Williamsburg's Jack Flintom interprets John Randolph's allegiance to King George III. Jul-23-2007
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  - Marquis de Lafayette
    Portraying the Marquis de Lafayette, Colonial Williamsburg's Mark Schneider tells the story of the Frenchman who helped save the American Revolution. Jul-09-2007
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  - The Declaration of Independence
    Hear the words that were catalyst to the Revolution, read by Bill Barker, Colonial Williamsburg's Thomas Jefferson. Jul-02-2007
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  - Under the Redcoat
    The Revolutionary War wasn't always a winning proposition for the colonists, explains Tim Sutphin. "Under the Redcoat" recalls the British occupation of Williamsburg. Jun-25-2007
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  - Martha Washington Remembers
    This first lady devoted herself to her husband and his troops. May-28-2007
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  - Marquis de Lafayette
    Mark Schneider portrays French general Marquis de Lafayette, whose passion for the cause of freedom helped America win liberty from British rule. Apr-24-2006
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  - Dunmore's Proclamation
    Dennis Watson talks about the royal governor's promise to free slaves and indentured servants who joined the British army in the American Revolution. Nov-07-2005
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  - Black Women and the Revolution
    Hope Smith talks about the women and children who followed their men to war. Oct-03-2005
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  - James Armistead
    Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution. Sep-26-2005
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  - Rhode Island Regiment
    Interpreter Greg James discusses the determination of the members of an all-black regiment of soldiers. Sep-19-2005
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  - Brothers in Arms
    Harvey Bakari shares his passion for presenting the often forgotten stories of black Americans who contributed to the American Revolution. Sep-12-2005
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- Weapons
  - Recreating a Cannon, Part Two
    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. Nov-17-2008
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  - Recreating a Cannon
    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. Nov-10-2008
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  - Outfitting an Army
    The Powder Magazine stood ready to arm soldiers against the oppressors of the age. Historic interpreter Chris Geist details the building's purpose. Nov-12-2007
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  - The Gunpowder Plot
    Add your shouts to the clamor for revolution in Colonial Williamsburg's evening program, "The Gunpowder Plot." Author Gina DeAngelis explains. Sep-17-2007
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  - Weapons and Militia in 18th-Century Williamsburg
    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. Sep-11-2006
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  - Gunsmith
    Master Gunsmith George Suiter talks about the art of making guns in the town of Williamsburg. Jan-16-2006
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Museums
- Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
  - Captured Colors
    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. Aug-11-2008
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  - Fakes and Forgeries
    Fakes and phonies are stopped with a squint. Curator John Davis discusses the subtleties of form. Apr-14-2008
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  - A Rarity Restored
    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. Mar-10-2008
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  - Treasure Keepers
    Good as new isn't always as good as old. Curator John Watson talks about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg. Mar-03-2008
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  - Mythical Beasts, Magical Creatures
    Dragons, mermaids and griffins lurk in the museum collections. Christina Westenberger leads the hunt. Jan-28-2008
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  - A Child's-Eye View
    Old toy trains and sprawling dollhouses connect imaginations through the span of years. Curator Jan Gilliam has the happy task of laying them out. Dec-17-2007
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  - Museum Renovation
    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. Jan-08-2007
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- Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum
  - Mourning Art
    Tangible expressions of grief keep lost loved ones close. Curator Kim Ivey explains the customs of mourning art. Jan-26-2009
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  - Captured Colors
    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. Aug-11-2008
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  - Fakes and Forgeries
    Fakes and phonies are stopped with a squint. Curator John Davis discusses the subtleties of form. Apr-14-2008
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  - A Rarity Restored
    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. Mar-10-2008
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  - Treasure Keepers
    Good as new isn't always as good as old. Curator John Watson talks about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg. Mar-03-2008
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  - Mythical Beasts, Magical Creatures
    Dragons, mermaids and griffins lurk in the museum collections. Christina Westenberger leads the hunt. Jan-28-2008
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  - Caring for the Mentally Ill
    Williamsburg's Public Hospital was the first facility for the treatment of the mentally ill in British North America. Jun-11-2007
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  - Pounds, Pence, and Pistareens
    Curator Erik Goldstein describes the antecedents of modern coinage in a new exhibit at the DeWitt Wallace Museum. Jan-15-2007
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  - Museum Renovation
    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. Jan-08-2007
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People
- African Americans
  - African American Programs at 30
    African American programming adapts through the decades. Harvey Bakari outlines the goals of interpreting Williamsburg's enslaved population. Feb-02-2009
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  - The Bray School
    A historic headmistress devotes her days to educating enslaved children. Interpreter Antoinette Brennan shares the biography of Ann Wager. Sep-29-2008
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  - No Master Over Me
    A man purchases his enslaved family to set them free. James Ingram shares the tale. Feb-04-2008
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  - A Slave's Perspective
    The Declaration of Independence was a promise extended to white men only. Hope Smith portrays Eve, a slave in the Peyton Randolph house. Jul-16-2007
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  - Slavery and Manumission
    The little-known process of manumission was a means of securing freedom for a handful of Virginia slaves. May-21-2007
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  - Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher, cont.
    Hear James Ingram, Colonial Williamsburg's Gowan Pamplet, tell how an enslaved man became the leader of Virginia's largest Baptist church. Feb-26-2007
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  - Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher
    Born at the right time, this revolutionary figure was an electrifying force. Feb-19-2007
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  - The Slave Trade
    The slave trade touched the lives of people around the globe, explains Colonial Williamsburg's Educational Program Development director Bill White. Feb-09-2007
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  - Mr. Wythe's Cook
    Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men. Jun-19-2006
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  - Music passed from ear to ear
    Emily James talks about the music of Africa performed on a new Colonial Williamsburg recording. Jun-05-2006
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  - Emily James interprets spirited women
    Jamaican-born Emily James has interpreted at least 16 different 18th-century women who learned how to survive lives of enslavement. Feb-27-2006
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  - Recalling African American Interpretation
    Rex Ellis reflects on 25 years of interpreting the African American experience in the colonial period. Feb-06-2006
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  - African American Interpretation
    Harvey Bakari discusses the rich history of black Americans in Williamsburg. Jan-30-2006
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  - Dunmore's Proclamation
    Dennis Watson talks about the royal governor's promise to free slaves and indentured servants who joined the British army in the American Revolution. Nov-07-2005
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  - Black Women and the Revolution
    Hope Smith talks about the women and children who followed their men to war. Oct-03-2005
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  - James Armistead
    Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution. Sep-26-2005
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  - Rhode Island Regiment
    Interpreter Greg James discusses the determination of the members of an all-black regiment of soldiers. Sep-19-2005
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  - Brothers in Arms
    Harvey Bakari shares his passion for presenting the often forgotten stories of black Americans who contributed to the American Revolution. Sep-12-2005
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  - Harvey Bakari on Independence for African Americans
    Independence was not guaranteed for everyone in the nation's early days. Jun-28-2005
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- Historical figures
  - The Native Tongue
    Native tribes and colonizers began a dialogue without a word in common. Buck Woodard describes the early exchanges. Jan-19-2009
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  - We Hold These Truths
    Examine iconic American rhetoric in Paul Aron's new book, "We Hold These Truths." Dec-29-2008
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  - A Splendid Coincidence
    Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg. Nov-03-2008
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  - The Jefferson Blog
    A new blog subjects Thomas Jefferson's ideals to modern scrutiny. Add your two cents beginning this July. Jun-23-2008
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  - Liberty or Death
    Patrick Henry spoke with a minister's conviction and a patriot's passion. Colonial Williamsburg interpreter Richard Schumann discusses Henry's seminal speech. Mar-24-2008
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  - Washington as a Symbol
    Washington's leadership was an appealing surrogate for the king's paternal presence. Historian Kevin Kelly discusses the first president's legacy. Feb-18-2008
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  - The Restoration, Part Two
    Single-minded determination is the Historic Area's salvation. Author Will Molineux continues his discussion of the restoration. Jan-21-2008
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  - Founders or Traitors
    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. Dec-03-2007
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  - Prelude to Victory
    "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. Sep-24-2007
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  - A Loyal Subject
    Loyal subjects of the king walked among Williamsburg's revolutionaries. Colonial Williamsburg's Jack Flintom interprets John Randolph's allegiance to King George III. Jul-23-2007
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  - Marquis de Lafayette
    Portraying the Marquis de Lafayette, Colonial Williamsburg's Mark Schneider tells the story of the Frenchman who helped save the American Revolution. Jul-09-2007
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  - The Declaration of Independence
    Hear the words that were catalyst to the Revolution, read by Bill Barker, Colonial Williamsburg's Thomas Jefferson. Jul-02-2007
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  - The Murder of George Wythe
    Colonial Williamsburg's Jim McDonald explains how a confluence of convenient circumstances protects the chief suspect. Jun-04-2007
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  - Martha Washington Remembers
    This first lady devoted herself to her husband and his troops. May-28-2007
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  - Jamestown Unearthed
    Portraying lesser-known historical figures gives Willie Balderson an opportunity to relate the experiences of the everyday man. Apr-23-2007
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  - Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher, cont.
    Hear James Ingram, Colonial Williamsburg's Gowan Pamplet, tell how an enslaved man became the leader of Virginia's largest Baptist church. Feb-26-2007
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  - Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher
    Born at the right time, this revolutionary figure was an electrifying force. Feb-19-2007
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  - A Conversation With Benedict Arnold
    What would Benedict Arnold have to say for himself? Interpreter Ken Johnston gives listeners a taste. Jan-22-2007
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  - Benedict Arnold
    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. Nov-27-2006
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  - Thomas Jefferson vs. Patrick Henry
    Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry continue their debate on the role of religion in government. Jul-24-2006
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  - Thomas Jefferson on Religion
    Thomas Jefferson speaks of his statute of Virginia for religious freedom, as delivered here by Bill Barker. Jul-17-2006
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  - Patrick Henry on Religion
    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. Jul-10-2006
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  - Mr. Wythe's Cook
    Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men. Jun-19-2006
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  - Alexander Purdie
    Dennis Watson speculates on the loyalties of the publisher of The Virginia Gazette in the years leading up to the Revolution. May-15-2006
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  - Marquis de Lafayette
    Mark Schneider portrays French general Marquis de Lafayette, whose passion for the cause of freedom helped America win liberty from British rule. Apr-24-2006
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  - Williamsburg's Evangelical Preacher
    Ron Carnegie interprets the charismatic colonial preacher George Whitefield. Apr-10-2006
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  - Being George Washington
    Ron Carnegie enjoys interpreting our nation's first president - a man whose character he clearly admires. Feb-13-2006
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  - Professor Minnigerode lights a tree
    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. Dec-05-2005
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  - Dunmore's Proclamation
    Dennis Watson talks about the royal governor's promise to free slaves and indentured servants who joined the British army in the American Revolution. Nov-07-2005
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  - James Armistead
    Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution. Sep-26-2005
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  - Interpreting Patrick Henry
    Richard Schumann discusses the intensity and passionate character of Patrick Henry. Aug-29-2005
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  - Declaration of Independence
    Bill Barker, interpreting Thomas Jefferson, reads the Declaration of Independence. Jul-04-2005
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  - Jefferson Scholarship
    Bill Barker discusses the vast amount of historical study of Jefferson currently available and ponders why we are so interested in the man today. Jun-30-2005
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  - Carolyn Wilson on Betty Randolph and Independence
    In the pursuit of American independence, Betty Randolph played the role of lady and wife, enabling husband Peyton to fight for freedom. Jun-21-2005
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  - Bill Barker on portraying Thomas Jefferson
    Interpreting Thomas Jefferson is almost an around-the-clock commitment. May-28-2005
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- Women
  - First Lady of Virginia
    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. Aug-25-2008
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  - A Rarity Restored
    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. Mar-10-2008
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  - A Slave's Perspective
    The Declaration of Independence was a promise extended to white men only. Hope Smith portrays Eve, a slave in the Peyton Randolph house. Jul-16-2007
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  - Martha Washington Remembers
    This first lady devoted herself to her husband and his troops. May-28-2007
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  - Music Suited to a Lady
    Colonial ladies played instruments that showed their graceful features to the best advantage, and they never showed their elbows. Music Interpreter Jane Hanson explains. Apr-09-2007
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  - Mr. Wythe's Cook
    Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men. Jun-19-2006
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  - Telling the story of colonial women.
    Kristen Spivey reveals some surprises about 18th-century women and their role in history. Mar-06-2006
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  - Emily James interprets spirited women
    Jamaican-born Emily James has interpreted at least 16 different 18th-century women who learned how to survive lives of enslavement. Feb-27-2006
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  - Firing the brick kiln
    Christine Trowbridge explains the laborious process of making bricks and the intangible rewards of the job. Oct-10-2005
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  - Black Women and the Revolution
    Hope Smith talks about the women and children who followed their men to war. Oct-03-2005
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  - Carolyn Wilson on Betty Randolph and Independence
    In the pursuit of American independence, Betty Randolph played the role of lady and wife, enabling husband Peyton to fight for freedom. Jun-21-2005
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