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Summary: Colonial Williamsburg: Past and Present brings you new perspectives from the Revolutionary War era. American history is explored in interviews with historic interpreters, tradesmen, musicians, historians, curators, authors, archaeologists, and more.
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Podcasts:
Thomas Jefferson approached mechanical problems with an engineer's mind. Historic Interpreter Bill Barker continues his reflection on this founding father's areas of expertise.
Thomas Jefferson's passion for politics is rivaled only by his passion for science. Historic Interpreter Bill Barker shares his study of the third president.
Objects rare and poignant joined the Colonial Williamsburg museum collections in 2009. Chief Curator and Vice President for Collections, Conservation and Museums Ron Hurst describes the finds.
Children and the law: Historian Cathy Hellier and Law Professor Jim Dwyer contrast 18th-century and 21st-century juvenile justice.
Folk legend Daniel Boone was a reluctant hero in his lifetime. Historic Interpreter Scott New tells the story of the humble hunter.
Independence was a promise extended to landed white men only. Historic interpreter Hope Smith lays out a slave's perspective on freedom.
Runaway slave ads provide a wealth of insights into the life of the colonial slave. Historian Harvey Bakari shares some examples.
The slave trade touched the lives of people around the globe, explains Colonial Williamsburg's Educational Program Development Director Bill White.
An electrifying presence changes history. Historic interpreter James Ingram shares the details of a remarkable life.
Objects take their places in a scene that suggests a bustling social hub. Curator Kim Ivey describes the interior of Charlton's coffeehouse.
Organist Michael Monaco coaxes the sound of the 1700s from an 18th century organ in William and Mary’s Wren Chapel.
Stoneware held a place in every household. Curators Janine Skerry and Suzanne Hood describe the innumerable forms.
Virginia was a mobile colony, says Coach and Livestock Director Richard Nicoll.
Historian Cary Carson describes creating a narrative framework for Colonial Williamsburg that made room for the stories of black Virginians.
Objects drawn from a 1609 well put people back in the picture at James Fort. Senior Archaeological Curator Bly Straube interprets the evidence.
