Colonial Williamsburg: Past & Present: Podcasts
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This week's podcast: January 12, 2009
The Chiefdom of Powhatan
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. Comment.
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- Jan 05
09Colonial Journalism
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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2008 Podcasts
- Dec 29
08We Hold These Truths
Examine iconic American rhetoric in Paul Aron's new book, "We Hold These Truths."
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- Dec 22
08Gingerbread Houses
The town is rendered in gingerbread once a year at Colonial Williamsburg. Executive Pastry Chef Joe Sciegaj oversees the construction.
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- Dec 15
08Colonial 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.
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- Dec 08
08Making History Live
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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- Dec 01
08Christmas in Williamsburg
Doors are decked in Williamsburg's signature style to celebrate the holiday season. Laura Viancour describes the preparations.
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- Nov 24
08The Carolina Room
Modern-day curators focus on reversible restoration techniques. Conservator Shelley Svoboda describes the renewal of the Carolina Room.
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- Nov 17
08Recreating 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.
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- Nov 10
08Recreating 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.
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- Nov 03
08A 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.
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- Oct 27
08Witches in the Colonies
Author Carson Hudson shares some practical 17th-century tips for identifying witches.
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- Oct 20
08The 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.
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- Oct 13
08The Will of the People
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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- Oct 06
08Tobacco 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.
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- Sep 29
08The Bray School
A historic headmistress devotes her days to educating enslaved children. Interpreter Antoinette Brennan shares the biography of Ann Wager.
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- Sep 22
08Picture Perfect
Camera becomes time machine as photographer Dave Doody frames the past in his lens.
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- Sep 15
08The Combustible Woman
Storytelling Festival favorite Art Johnson shares a tale.
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- Sep 08
08Teacher 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.
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- Sep 01
08Restoration 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.
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- Aug 25
08First 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.
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- Aug 18
08Charlton's Coffeehouse
A long-absent address returns to Duke of Gloucester Street. Architectural Historian Ed Chappell explains the Charlton Coffeehouse reconstruction.
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- Aug 11
08Captured 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.
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- Aug 04
08The Bodleian Plate
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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- Jul 28
08The 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.
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- Jul 21
08The British Constitution
The fundamentals of British law reside in the American Constitution. Historian Nancy Milton describes the English influence.
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- Jul 14
08The 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.
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- Jul 07
08Common Sense
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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- Jun 30
08We 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.
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- Jun 23
08The Jefferson Blog
A new blog subjects Thomas Jefferson's ideals to modern scrutiny. Add your two cents beginning this July.
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- Jun 16
08Natural History
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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- Jun 09
08Love 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.
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- Jun 02
08The King's Man
Could Lord Dunmore have prevented the Revolution? Interpreter Phil Shultz considers the question.
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- May 26
08In Other Words
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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- May 19
08For What Ails You
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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- May 12
08Fifes 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.
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- May 05
08Fashion and Function
A corset's engineered strictness defines the shape of the 18th-century woman. Journeywoman Brooke Welborn explains the trend.
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- Apr 28
08Disgustingly Adorable
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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- Apr 21
08The 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.
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- Apr 14
08Fakes and Forgeries
Fakes and phonies are stopped with a squint. Curator John Davis discusses the subtleties of form.
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- Apr 07
08Smart as an Ox
Bovine behemoths boast brains and brawn. Oxman Darin Tschopp describes these beasts of burden.
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- Mar 31
08Great Escapes
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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- Mar 24
08Liberty 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.
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- Mar 17
08Wit's Last Stake
Eighteenth-century farce delights 21st-century audiences. Todd Norris describes timeless comic themes.
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- Mar 10
08A 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.
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- Mar 03
08Treasure Keepers
Good as new isn't always as good as old. Curator John Watson talks about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg.
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- Feb 25
08The Butcher, the Baker
One sheep's fleece supplies half a dozen trades. Shepherdess Carrie MacDougal spins the tale.
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- Feb 18
08Washington 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.
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- Feb 11
08Wealth on the Shelf
When a single book cost half a year's wages, tomes were rare treasures. Bruce Plumley describes the bookbinding trade.
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- Feb 04
08No Master Over Me
A man purchases his enslaved family to set them free. James Ingram shares the tale.
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- Jan 28
08Mythical Beasts, Magical Creatures
Dragons, mermaids and griffins lurk in the museum collections. Christina Westenberger leads the hunt.
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- Jan 21
08The Restoration, Part Two
Single-minded determination is the Historic Area's salvation. Author Will Molineux continues his discussion of the restoration.
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- Jan 14
08The Restoration, Part One
A determined rector reclaims history from the ravages of progress and poverty.
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- Jan 07
08The Town Before the Town
An early plantation slumbers beneath Williamsburg's streets and foundations.
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- Jan 07
08The Town Before the Town
An early plantation slumbers beneath Williamsburg's streets and foundations.
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2007 Podcasts
- Dec 31
07Twelfth Night
Holiday celebrations culminate with Twelfth Night revelries.
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- Dec 24
07An Irish Christmas
In clear voice and high spirits, Kelly Kennedy sings Irish Christmas melodies.
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- Dec 17
07A 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.
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- Dec 10
07Jewish Holy Days
Jewish holidays were celebrated by a faithful few in 18th-century colonies. Martha Katz-Hyman outlines the early traditions.
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- Dec 03
07Founders 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.
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- Nov 26
07Playing 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.
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- Nov 19
07A Laden Table
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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- Nov 12
07Outfitting 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.
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- Nov 05
07Emissaries 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."
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- Oct 29
07Cry Witch, Part Two
Hear the verdict in the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch."
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- Oct 22
07Cry Witch, Part One
Take a seat at the trial of Grace Sherwood, the "Virginia Witch."
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- Oct 15
07Wren's Formal Garden
After three summers of digging, archaeologist Steve Archer hits pay dirt.
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- Oct 08
07Jamestown 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.
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- Oct 01
07Jamestown Unearthed, Part One
The most impartial chronicle of Jamestown Settlement is in its trash. Curator Bly Straube explains.
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- Sep 24
07Prelude 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.
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- Sep 17
07The Gunpowder Plot
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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- Sep 10
07Under Storytelling's Spell
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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- Sep 03
07Carriages, Carts and Wagons
Conjuring a wheel from elm and iron is one big geometry problem for John Boag, Colonial Williamsburg wheelwright.
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- Aug 27
07Colonial Children's Dance
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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- Aug 20
07A 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.
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- Aug 13
07Southern 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.
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- Aug 06
07The 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.
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- Jul 30
07Tempted to Enlist
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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- Jul 23
07A 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.
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- Jul 16
07A 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.
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- Jul 09
07Marquis de Lafayette
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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- Jul 02
07The Declaration of Independence
Hear the words that were catalyst to the Revolution, read by Bill Barker, Colonial Williamsburg's Thomas Jefferson.
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- Jun 25
07Under 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.
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- Jun 18
07The 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.
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- Jun 11
07Caring for the Mentally Ill
Williamsburg's Public Hospital was the first facility for the treatment of the mentally ill in British North America.
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- Jun 04
07The Murder of George Wythe
Colonial Williamsburg's Jim McDonald explains how a confluence of convenient circumstances protects the chief suspect.
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- May 28
07Martha Washington Remembers
This first lady devoted herself to her husband and his troops.
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- May 21
07Slavery and Manumission
The little-known process of manumission was a means of securing freedom for a handful of Virginia slaves.
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- May 14
07Drummer's Call
The noble tradition of the fifes and drums is celebrated May 18-20 during Drummer's Call.
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- May 07
07Historical 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.
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- Apr 30
07The 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.
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- Apr 23
07Jamestown Unearthed
Portraying lesser-known historical figures gives Willie Balderson an opportunity to relate the experiences of the everyday man.
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- Apr 16
07Chapters in the Soil
Staff Archaeologist Meredith Poole explains how each layer of soil yields subtle clues.
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- Apr 09
07Music 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.
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- Apr 02
07Education 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.
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- Mar 26
07Education 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.
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- Mar 19
07Anthropologist to the Past
Distinguished Visiting Professor Rhys Isaac's 1970 encounter with Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area set the course for his career.
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- Mar 12
07Passion, 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.
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- Mar 05
07Revolutionary Stories
New vignettes reveal revolutionary citizens from different angles, explains Bill Weldon, Colonial Williamsburg's manager of public history.
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- Feb 26
07Gowan 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.
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- Feb 19
07Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher
Born at the right time, this revolutionary figure was an electrifying force.
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- Feb 09
07The Slave Trade
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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- Feb 05
07Saddles, Harnesses, and Everything In Between
Colonial Williamsburg Journeyman saddle and harness maker Eric Myall says different saddles are tools for specific jobs.
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- Jan 29
07Clothing Speaks
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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- Jan 22
07A Conversation With Benedict Arnold
What would Benedict Arnold have to say for himself? Interpreter Ken Johnston gives listeners a taste.
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- Jan 15
07Pounds, Pence, and Pistareens
Curator Erik Goldstein describes the antecedents of modern coinage in a new exhibit at the DeWitt Wallace Museum.
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- Jan 08
07Museum 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.
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- Jan 01
07We Are Starved
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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- Dec 25
06Christmas Hymns You Thought You Knew
Colonial Williamsburg musician John Turner explains the origins of America's beloved Christmas hymns.
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- Dec 18
06Colonial Christmastide Dance
Performing Arts Dance Interpreter Marcy Wright talks about 18th-century dance customs, including instructions that called for kisses and hugs.
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- Dec 11
06Kids' 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.
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- Dec 04
06An 18th Century Christmas
Historian Lou Powers traces the evolution of Christmas celebrations through the centuries.
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- Nov 27
06Benedict 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.
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- Nov 20
06Basketmaking: 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.
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- Nov 13
06The 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.
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- Nov 06
06Preserving Rare Breeds
Recreating the past in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area is a matter of hoofs and horns as well as bricks and mortar.
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- Oct 30
06Historic Hauntings
Spooky tales of unexplained phenomena persist in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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- Oct 23
06Colonial 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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- Oct 16
06"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.
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- Oct 09
06The Brick Kiln
This October, the brick kiln in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area will burn for five days and nights.
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- Oct 02
06Educating 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.
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- Sep 25
06The 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.
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- Sep 18
06Researching 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.
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- Sep 11
06Weapons 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.
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- Sep 04
06An 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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- Aug 28
06At 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.
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- Aug 21
06A fourth-generation cabinetmaker
Mack Headley talks about the sophisticated artistry of 18th-century cabinetmaking.
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- Aug 14
06Colonial Williamsburg's Storytelling Festival
Rex Ellis discusses Colonial Williamsburg's upcoming storytelling festival and the importance of storytelling to national culture and identity.
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- Aug 07
06Milliner and Mantua Maker
Janea Whitacre has been creating beautiful dresses in the Margaret Hunter Shop for 24 years.
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- Jul 31
06Williamsburg's Public Gaol
Gaynelle McNichols talks about her fascination with the misfits who spent time in Williamsburg's gaol in Revolutionary times.
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- Jul 24
06Thomas 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.
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- Jul 17
06Thomas Jefferson on Religion
Thomas Jefferson speaks of his statute of Virginia for religious freedom, as delivered here by Bill Barker.
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- Jul 10
06Patrick 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.
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- Jul 03
06Declaration of Independence
Bill Barker, interpreting Thomas Jefferson reads the Declaration of Independence.
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- Jun 26
06Law and Order
Tom Hay talks about crime and punishment in 18th-century Williamsburg.
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- Jun 19
06Mr. Wythe's Cook
Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men.
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- Jun 12
06Fiddling Around Colonial Williamsburg since 1968.
His heritage and a love of playing the fiddle inspire John Turner to preserve the tradition of Scottish fiddling.
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- Jun 05
06Music passed from ear to ear
Emily James talks about the music of Africa performed on a new Colonial Williamsburg recording.
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- May 29
06Sharing 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.
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- May 22
06Interpreting Colonial Farming
Generations of family farmers inspire David Nielsen in his work in the rural trades.
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- May 15
06Alexander Purdie
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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- May 08
06The 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.
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- May 01
06The Art of Weaving
Max Hamrick is still learning after 40 years of weaving cloth just as it was done in the 18th century
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- Apr 24
06Marquis de Lafayette
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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- Apr 17
06Religion in the colonies
John Turner discusses how religious freedom contributed to the founding of our nation.
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- Apr 10
06Williamsburg's Evangelical Preacher
Ron Carnegie interprets the charismatic colonial preacher George Whitefield.
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- Apr 03
06A 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.
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- Mar 27
06Making Barrels
Ramona Vogel's love of woodworking led her to the Worshipful Company of Coopers.
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- Mar 20
06Chef 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.
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- Mar 13
06The 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.
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- Mar 06
06Telling the story of colonial women.
Kristen Spivey reveals some surprises about 18th-century women and their role in history.
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- Feb 27
06Emily 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.
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- Feb 20
06Preserving Historic Trades
Jay Gaynor explains Colonial Williamsburg's rigorous trade apprentice program.
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- Feb 13
06Being George Washington
Ron Carnegie enjoys interpreting our nation's first president - a man whose character he clearly admires.
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- Feb 06
06Recalling African American Interpretation
Rex Ellis reflects on 25 years of interpreting the African American experience in the colonial period.
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- Jan 30
06African American Interpretation
Harvey Bakari discusses the rich history of black Americans in Williamsburg.
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- Jan 23
06Brewing and baking and much, much more
Frank Clark and his Foodways staff interpret 18th-century food trades in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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- Jan 16
06Gunsmith
Master Gunsmith George Suiter talks about the art of making guns in the town of Williamsburg.
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- Jan 09
06Instilling 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.
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- Jan 02
06Shoemaker
The always wry Al Saguto discusses making 18th-century shoes in the shoemaker shop.
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2005 Podcasts
- Dec 26
05Governor-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.
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- Dec 19
05Curator of Historic Interiors
Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace.
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- Dec 12
05From ceviche to syllabub
Journeyman foodways tradesman Barbara Scherer discusses the elaborate serving and savoring of meals in 18th-century Williamsburg.
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- Dec 05
05Professor 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.
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- Nov 28
05Planning the Grand Illumination
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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- Nov 21
05Decorating for Christmas
Laura Viancour talks about the labor-intensive job of decorating the Historic Area for the Christmas season year after year.
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- Nov 14
05Architectural Research
Ed Chappell discusses the value of preserving and restoring buildings in understanding how people lived their lives in the past.
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- Nov 07
05Dunmore'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.
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- Oct 31
05Printer
Don't tell journeyman printer Pete Stinely his work is tedious; he's been at it for 24 years!
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- Oct 24
05Making museum exhibits come alive
Christina Westenberger discusses creative museum programs for children, school groups, and families.
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- Oct 17
05Coachman
Chuck Wood loves working with horses and people every day driving carriages in the Historic Area.
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- Oct 10
05Firing the brick kiln
Christine Trowbridge explains the laborious process of making bricks and the intangible rewards of the job.
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- Oct 03
05Black Women and the Revolution
Hope Smith talks about the women and children who followed their men to war.
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- Sep 26
05James Armistead
Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution.
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- Sep 19
05Rhode Island Regiment
Interpreter Greg James discusses the determination of the members of an all-black regiment of soldiers.
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- Sep 12
05Brothers in Arms
Harvey Bakari shares his passion for presenting the often forgotten stories of black Americans who contributed to the American Revolution.
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- Sep 05
05Interpreting Domestic Life
Lori Loughrey enjoys "dressing up" to lead tours and explain domestic life in the 18th century.
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- Aug 29
05Interpreting Patrick Henry
Richard Schumann discusses the intensity and passionate character of Patrick Henry.
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- Aug 22
05Silversmith
Journeyman silversmith Preston Jones reflects on his 26 years of creating silver pieces.
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- Aug 15
05Carolyn Wilson on Interpreting an American Lady
Carolyn Wilson talks about her passion for what it means to be an American citizen and her love for interpreting Betty Randolph in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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- Aug 08
05Ken Schwarz on the life of a blacksmith
Noise, smoke, dirt - blacksmiths endure it all to turn raw materials into useful objects.
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- Aug 01
05Foundation 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."
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- Jul 25
05School Group Interpreter
Dawn Lunn has learned to expect the unexpected as she guides school groups through Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area.
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- Jul 18
05Coopering
Apprentice cooper Marshall Scheetz discusses the art and science of making barrels.
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- Jul 11
05Fife 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.
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- Jul 07
05Instructor of Interpreters
Rose McAphee trains Colonial Williamsburg interpreters to deal with the unexpected.
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- Jul 04
05Declaration of Independence
Bill Barker, interpreting Thomas Jefferson, reads the Declaration of Independence.
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- Jun 30
05Jefferson 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.
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- Jun 28
05Harvey Bakari on Independence for African Americans
Independence was not guaranteed for everyone in the nation's early days.
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- Jun 21
05Carolyn 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.
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- Jun 14
05Richard 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.
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- May 28
05Bill Barker on portraying Thomas Jefferson
Interpreting Thomas Jefferson is almost an around-the-clock commitment.
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- May 17
05Colonial Costuming
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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- May 05
05Colonial Williamsburg's livestock program
From lambs to chickens, Elaine Shirley, manager of rare breeds, spends her day in animal husbandry.
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