Revolutionary City Media

Colonial Williamsburg brings you “Revolutionary City,” a dynamic two-hour event that reflects Williamsburg’s role in one of America’s defining historical periods. Each day, the east end of the Historic Area comes alive as you become a part of the town’s activities. Witness the collapse of the royal government and revolutionary citizens at war.

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Audio

Behind the Scenes Interview: 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.

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Behind the Scenes Interview: Researching Revolutionary Citizens.

Actor-interpreter Corrine Dame talks about the continual research necessary to give a living and accurate portrayal of Williamsburg's 18th-century citizens.

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Behind the Scenes Interview: 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.

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