Colonial Williamsburg: Everything that's New

iCitizenForum: Judge stops some Arizona

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:06:41 -0400

Judge stops some Arizona immigration provisions. SB 1070 will probably go to Supreme Court.

iCitizenForum: The Americans with

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:29:27 -0400

The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 20 this week. More collaboration is needed between government and business to educate public.

iCitizenForum: Pentagon Papers redux comes with WikiLeaks

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:28:19 -0400

The release of thousands of classified documents on WikiLeaks about the nine-year U.S. war in Afghanistan represents the contemporary equivalent of the Pentagon Papers in many ways.

The documents have embarrassed both governments.
An insider “whistleblower” put the documents in the website’s hands.
The material contains a mix of information already made public and some that those who classify documents hoped would remain classified, such as covert operations aimed at high-ranking Taliban leaders and the number of civilian deaths.

Podcast: Arming for Revolution

Mon, Jul 26 2010 8:00:00 EST

Archaeology at Anderson's Forge unearths the story of a city preparing for war. Staff Archaeologist Andy Edwards talks about the dig.

iCitizenForum: The release of secret U.S.

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:35:49 -0400

The release of secret U.S. documents on the web about Pakistan will kill relationship between the two countries.

iCitizenForum: Is vindication enough for Shirley Sherrod?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:18:41 -0400

Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod, forced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to abruptly resign this week, was a victim of a conservative activist. On his website BigGovernment.com, Andrew Breitbart posted a video clip of Sherrod, who is an African American, telling an NAACP gathering that 24 years ago she had considered not giving as much help to an impoverished farmer as she might have because he was white. Truth be told, the clip did not run Sherrod’s full speech in which she said she realized that she had been wrong, and that need, not race, was what mattered.

iCitizenForum: Many in public eye misuse

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:52:32 -0400

Many in public eye misuse words. Why the backlash about Sarah Palin's tweet?

Podcast: History's Myths

Mon, Jul 19 2010 8:00:00 EST

Myths abound in history's retelling. Historian and author Mary Miley Theobald shares some of her favorites.

iCitizenForum: Republican opposition to

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:24:00 -0400

Republican opposition to Obama just consists of saying "No". They don't have any better ideas other than negative slogans.

iCitizenForum: BP stops the oil spill for

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:05:59 -0400

BP stops the oil spill for now. Let's hope it lasts.

iCitizenForum: Sara Palin says the tea party

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:29:14 -0400

Sara Palin says the tea party doesn’t have racist elements and shouldn’t apologize to NAACP. She’s wrong!

iCitizenForum: Patriotism versus faith in a baseball doubleheader

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:33:39 -0400

An adage warns us to avoid discussions about religion and politics. But these days, that gets harder and harder to do.

iCitizenForum: Six out of ten Americans say

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:27:30 -0400

Six out of ten Americans say they have lost confidence in Obama to lead the country. Have you lost confidence?

Podcast: Hercules of the American Revolution

Mon, Jul 12 2010 8:00:00 EST

A man of remarkable strength and size was George Washington's one-man army. Author and sixth-generation descendant Travis Bowman shares the tale of Peter Fransisco.

iCitizenForum: President says he'll make it

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:22:47 -0400

President says he'll make it easier on vets with PTSD to get help. That's the right move.

iCitizenForum: At last there's action! The

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:53:35 -0400

At last there's action! The justice department will sue Arizona over state immigration law.

Podcast: Elizabeth Thompson: Lady Spy

Mon, Jul 05 2010 8:00:00 EST

Women's unassuming roles made them excellent spies. Playwright Darci Tucker tells the story of Elizabeth Thompson: Lady Spy.

iCitizenForum: Those who caused the Great

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:53:51 -0400

Those who caused the Great Recession should be punished.

iCitizenForum: Observing the value of freedom on the eve of Independence Day

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:16:45 -0400

I spent Saturday at a pre-Independence Day party hosted by a close friend of my nephew. Seven or eight families attended, almost all with two or three kids, ranging in age from infants to the oldest — my nephew Cole — age 5.

iCitizenForum: Independence is worth the

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:00:45 -0400

Independence is worth the fight.

iCitizenForum: The BP oil spill and a learning curve

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:57:11 -0400

I kept an eye on the stories in my newspaper to see how long it would take for the BP PLC oil-spill story to move off the front page.

It took about two weeks before I saw a Page 1 without a BP story. Maybe that’s because the tar balls have not reached Kentucky — yet.

iCitizenForum: Will you use the new website

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:27:19 -0400

Will you use the new website healthcare.gov to check out insurance options under new health-care law?

iCitizenForum: Elena Kagan eludes tough

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:17:24 -0400

Elena Kagan eludes tough answers in confirmation hearings and should be more forthcoming about her positions.

Podcast: Declaration of Independence

Mon, Jun 28 2010 8:00:00 EST

Hear the Declaration of Independence read in its entirety by Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker.

Video: Past and Present: The Sound of Independence

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums summon the sounds of the Revolution.

iCitizenForum: Sen. Robert Byrd apologized

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:55:24 -0400

Sen. Robert Byrd apologized for opposing 1964 Civil Rights Act. He should be remembered for things other than that.

Podcast: Cornwallis' Sunken Fleet

Mon, Jun 21 2010 8:00:00 EST

A British flotilla from the Battle of Yorktown lies mired in a murky tomb beneath the tides of the York River. Underwater archaeologist John Broadwater dives down to Cornwallis' sunken fleet and shares his finds.

Slideshow: Livestock

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:01 EST

from the article "Livestock as an Object Lesson: History Education on the Hoof" in the Spring 10 journal.

Slideshow: Ice Cream: The Process, Tools & Ingredients

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:01 EST

from the article "Some Cold, Hard Historical Facts about Good Old Ice Cream" in the Spring 10 journal.

Slideshow: George Wythe Will - Zoomable

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:01 EST

from the article "His Integrity Inflexible, and His Justice Exact" in the Spring 10 journal.

Slideshow: Historic Trades

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:01 EST

from the article "Why Do We Cast Cannons, Make Wooden Wheels, and Build Coffeehouses?" in the Spring 10 journal.

Slideshow: Indian War

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:00:01 EST

from the article "The Indian War" in the Spring 10 journal.

Podcast: Shipwreck Archaeology

Mon, Jun 14 2010 8:00:00 EST

Underwater archaeologist John Broadwater and his team dove down to a sunken fleet of ships from the Battle of Yorktown.

Download: Fourth of July Fireworks

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Download: Burst of Light

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Podcast: Ice Cream

Mon, Jun 07 2010 8:00:00 EST

Historic Foodways Journeyman Rob Brantley makes ice cream the really old-fashioned way in the kitchen at the Governor's Palace.

Video: Past and Present: Ice Cream

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST

Historic Foodways Journeyman Rob Brantley makes ice cream the really old-fashioned way in the kitchen at the Governor's Palace.

Podcast: Women Soldiers

Mon, May 31 2010 8:00:00 EST

Determined women disguised themselves as men to fight in the Revolutionary War. Historian Joyce Henry brings us the story of Anna Maria Lane.

Video: Lady Dunmore Prepares For The Ball

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:00 EST

With Mamie Gummer

Video: Mamie Gummer

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:00 EST

On Playing Lady Dunmore

Video: Excerpts from "Steve Harley: An Original Life"

Wed, 26 May 2010 08:00:00 EST

Presented by Barbara Luck, Curator of Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture

Coffeehouse blog: Archaeological Dig at the Ravine

Tue, 25 May 2010 14:48:00 -0400

The Coffeehouse ravine post-excavation showing natural grade with erosion-cut Though it has been awhile since we’ve posted anything on the Coffeehouse blog, we wanted to mention that we've recently added a new short artic...

Podcast: Civil War Williamsburg

Mon, May 24 2010 8:00:00 EST

Williamsburg's streets are rich with the history of two wars.

Interactive: Kids Word Search

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:00:00 EST

Colonial Word Search available in three levels: Apprentice (easy), Journeyman (medium), and Master (difficult).

Podcast: Fifes and Drums: The Music

Mon, May 17 2010 8:00:00 EST

Members of the Senior Corps of the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums play the tunes that directed a soldier through his day, from morningâs first light to the nightâs last ale.

Podcast: Fifes and Drums: The Instruments

Mon, May 10 2010 8:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums introduces the instruments designed to be heard under cannon fire and over musket volleys. Learn the history of their distinctive sound with Amy Miller and members of the Senior Fife and Drum Corps.

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Tue, 04 May 2010 10:00:00 EST

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Podcast: Harpsichord Maker

Mon, May 03 2010 8:00:00 EST

Harpsichord maker Ed Wright prizes the instrument for its bright, crystalline sound and unique mechanics.

Video: Past and Present: Harpsichord Maker

Mon, 3 May 2010 08:00:00 EST

Harpsichord maker Ed Wright prizes the instrument for its bright, crystalline sound and unique mechanics.

Podcast: Weapons of War

Mon, Apr 26 2010 8:00:00 EST

Muskets, swords, buttons and drums convey powerful memories of the soldiers who claimed them. Curator Erik Goldstein highlights some of his favorite military treasures from the Colonial Williamsburg collections.

Podcast: So Far From Scioto

Mon, Apr 19 2010 8:00:00 EST

Four Shawnee men visit Williamsburg as diplomatic hostages in 1774. See their story in "So Far From Scioto," part of Revolutionary City programming. Buck Woodard shares the details.

Podcast: Patrick Henry's Secret

Mon, Apr 12 2010 8:00:00 EST

American Patriot Patrick Henry is burdened with his first wife's tragic decline into insanity. Interpreter Richard Schumann tells the tale.

Podcast: Conservation, Where Art and Science Meet

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

Museum conservators wage daily battle against 10 agents of decay. Exhibit Curator Emily Williams outlines the plan of attack in "Conservation, Where Art and Science Meet."

Video: Past and Present: Conservation: Where Art and Science Meet

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

Museum curators wage daily battle against 10 agents of decay. April 05, 2010

Podcast: Thomas Jefferson, Engineer

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

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.

Podcast: Thomas Jefferson, Scientist

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

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.

Podcast: New in the Collection

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

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.

Podcast: The Rights of Youth

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

Children and the law: Historian Cathy Hellier and Law Professor Jim Dwyer contrast 18th-century and 21st-century juvenile justice.

Podcast: Daniel Boone

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

Folk legend Daniel Boone was a reluctant hero in his lifetime. Historic Interpreter Scott New tells the story of the humble hunter.

Special Event: Pottery With a Past: A New Look at Salt-glazed Stoneware Collections, Research, and Archaeology: March 18-21, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

Join Colonial Williamsburg staff members and distinguished lecturers such as David Barker, David Gaimster, Jonathan Horne, and Rob Hunter as they explore the production and distribution of brown, gray, and white salt-glazed stoneware from Germany, Britain, and America.

Special Event: 64th Annual Garden Symposium: April 11-12, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

Whether you are interested in designing a formal garden, growing heirloom plants, or making a garden structure, there are many lessons to be learned from historic gardens. Colonial Williamsburg's 64th annual Garden Symposium will focus on design concepts, gardening techniques, and plant selections that have stood the test of time.

Special Event: Independence Day : July 4, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Virginian Thomas Jefferson, was adopted July 4th, 1776. Celebrate the nation's birthday with Fifes and Drums, militia parades, and Colonial Williamsburg's famous Historic Area fireworks

What's New: Winter 2010 Colonial Williamsburg journal

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST

Read about the Jefferson bankruptcy, R. Charlton's Coffeehouse, the Jamestown pendant, Ossabaw Island Pigs and more.

Interactive: Lacrosse Word Search

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST

from the article "The Indian Origins of Lacrosse" in the Winter 10 Journal

Podcast: A Slave's Perspective

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

Independence was a promise extended to landed white men only. Historic interpreter Hope Smith lays out a slave's perspective on freedom.

What's New: 2010-2011 Teaching Resources Catalog

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST

Get the tools you need to make history everyone's favorite class.

Slideshow: The Many Faces of Willie Balderson

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:01 EST

The Many Faces of Willie Balderson, A Photo Essay from the Winter 10 journal.

Slideshow: Ossabaw Island Pigs

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:00:01 EST

Feral American Breed Provides 400-Year-Old Genetic Link between Past and Present, from the article Ossabaw Island Pigs in the Winter 10 journal.

Podcast: Runaway Slaves

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

Runaway slave ads provide a wealth of insights into the life of the colonial slave. Historian Harvey Bakari shares some examples.

Coffeehouse blog: Serving Vessels

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:03:00 -0400

We recently received a question from a reader, and though we’re not really updating the blog at this point, I still thought I would post it. The reader was curious about the type of vessels that were used for serving and drinking coffee/chcolate...

Podcast: The Slave Trade

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

The slave trade touched the lives of people around the globe, explains Colonial Williamsburg's Educational Program Development Director Bill White.

Video: Snowy Historic Area

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

Silent video of first snowfall January 2010

What's New: Record Snowfall Slideshow

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

2010's first snowfall cloaks the Historic Area in glittering white.

What's New: Lord Dunmore biography

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST

A Scottish nobleman was the Virginia colony's last Royal Governor. Read about his controversial rule.

Podcast: Slave Preacher

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

An electrifying presence changes history. Historic interpreter James Ingram shares the details of a remarkable life.

Slideshow: Record Snowfall

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:01 EST

2010's first snowfall cloaks the Historic Area in glittering white.

What's New: New Colonial Williamsburg home pages

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg refines its online offerings with two new portals. History.org is your resource for history content, multimedia, and the Historic Area. Colonial Williamsburg.com presents an array of specials, vacation packages, and tools to plan your visit.

Podcast: Furnishing History

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

Objects take their places in a scene that suggests a bustling social hub. Curator Kim Ivey describes the interior of Charlton's coffeehouse.

Podcast: Organist Peter Pelham

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

Organist Michael Monaco coaxes the sound of the 1700s from an 18th century organ in William and Maryâs Wren Chapel.

What's New: Winter Music Weekend with Kathy Mattea

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST

Join us for an unforgettable event as Kathy Mattea takes the stage in the Williamsburg Lodge Virginia Room.

What's New: Presidents Day Weekend

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST

View Colonial Williamsburg programs for Presidents Day Weekend

Podcast: Pottery With a Past

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

Stoneware held a place in every household. Curators Janine Skerry and Suzanne Hood describe the innumerable forms.

What's New: Anatomy of the Red Regimental Uniform

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST

A new online interactive feature uncovers the layers of meaning in Colonial Williamsburgâs Fifes and Drumsâ regimental uniforms.

Podcast: Early Virginia Vehicles

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

Virginia was a mobile colony, says Coach and Livestock Director Richard Nicoll.

Special Event: Religion Month : April 2010

Mon, 01 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

April is Religion Month at the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, with programming highlighting the role of religion in 18th-century Virginia. See scholarly lectures, actor-interpreter presentations, including Founding Fathers and Nation Builders, a musical program exploring the place of music in the American religious experience and a video on the Great Awakening in Virginia.

Coffeehouse blog: Final Reflections

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:02:00 -0400

A very early image from the Coffeehouse webcam. At this, the end of the Coffeehouse Reconstruction, we wanted to share some closing reflections from a few staff members who were involved in the project: Kim Ivey As...

Podcast: A New Story

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

Historian Cary Carson describes creating a narrative framework for Colonial Williamsburg that made room for the stories of black Virginians.

Download: R. Charlton's Coffeehouse

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Download: A declaration

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Download: Great minds

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST

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Coffeehouse blog: The finished interior

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:39:00 -0400

A view of the dining (southeast) room, including the stairway to the second floor. Though it has been awhile since our last post, we wanted to share a large collection of photos from the interior of the completed Coffeehouse, both...

Podcast: Irish Christmas Melodies

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

Tavern entertainer and musician Kelly Kennedy plays and sings Christmas airs in the Irish tradition.

Podcast: Tangible Remains

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

Objects drawn from a 1609 well put people back in the picture at James Fort. Senior Archaeological Curator Bly Straube interprets the evidence.

Slideshow: The Signatures of the Declaration of Independence - Zoomable

Mon, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:01 EST

Zoom in on the signatures on the bottom of the Declaration of Independence

Slideshow: Dunlap Broadsides - Zoomable

Mon, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:01 EST

In the late afternoon of July 4, 1776, a copy of the Declaration was taken to the nearby print shop of John Dunlap, the official printer for Congress. The copies he printed are now called Dunlap Broadsides.

Slideshow: United States Constitution - Zoomable

Mon, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:01 EST

Zoom in on the United States Constitution

Slideshow: Patrick Henry's Resolutions - Zoomable

Mon, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:01 EST

Patrick Henry, at a meeting of the Virginia House of Burgesses, proposed seven resolutions against the Stamp Act.

Coffeehouse blog: Coffeehouse Conversations 11 - A Grand Opening

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:55:00 -0400

Click on the image to open the video. We've posted the final video in our Coffeehouse Conversations series, which is entitled A Grand Opening. This episode shows the events surrounding the Opening Ceremony for Charlton's Coffeehouse, back on Nov...

Podcast: The John Smith Well

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

Discovery continues at Virginia's James Fort, site of America's first permanent English settlement. Archaeologist Bill Kelso gets to the bottom of a 1609 well.

What's New: Christmas Screensaver

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST

Our new Christmas screensaver features 24 iconic holiday images from the historic area.

Podcast: Colonial Girls

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Gentry girls had but one job: to find a husband. Historian Cathy Hellier explains the custom.

Garden blog: Colonial Revival Christmas

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:40:36 -0600

Special Event: Masonic Procession: December 27, 2010

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Feast Day of St. John the Evangelist is an annual day of celebration for the local Masonic Lodge. Costumed interpreters and members of Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 will reenact the annual procession on this date from the Masonic Lodge to Bruton Parish Church to hear a sermon for the occasion and then return to the lodge. Guests who are masons will be invited to participate in the procession.

What's New: Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Visit Tips

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

Read and download tips for making the most of your holiday visit.

What's New: New Book from Colonial Williamsburg

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

1776: A New Look at Revolutionary Williamsburg

Special Event: Community Christmas Tree Lighting: December 24, 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg and the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg co-sponsor the lighting of an evergreen at 5:30 p.m. on Market Square. Following the tree lighting, the Historic Area glows in the light of candles lit by community and guests. Request a 2009 Holiday Planner for a detailed listing of holiday season events by calling toll-free 1-800-HISTORY.

Coffeehouse blog: The Webcam Retires

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0400

The view from the coffeehouse webcam. We wanted to let everyone know that the Coffeehouse webcam is being taken down today. With the overall culmination of the project, and successful opening of the building, the camera has fulfil...

What's New: New Video from Colonial Williamsburg

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Charltonâs Coffeehouse - A Grand Opening: Watch the opening celebration of the R. Charlton's Coffeehouse reconstruction in our latest video.

Podcast: Consider the Pumpkin

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Pumpkins sustain early settlers through American winters. Author and historian Mary Miley Theobald explains why the gourd deserves more respect.

Video: Charlton's Coffeehouse - A Grand Opening

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Charlton's Coffeehouse Conversations - A Grand Opening 2009

Coffeehouse blog: Coffeehouse Conversations - A Recap

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:00 -0400

In honor of the Coffeehouse opening, we wanted to repost links to all of the Coffeehouse Conversations videos. As you may recall, these short videos document a broad-range of parts of the project, and feature many of our staff members who have worked...

Coffeehouse blog: Coffeehouse Conversations 10 - A Particular Charm

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0400

Click on the image to open the video. We've posted the tenth video in our Coffeehouse Conversations series; this episode is entitled A Particular Charm, and features Jim Horn, Vice President for Research and Historical Interpretation. In this...

Coffeehouse blog: Washington Post Article

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:00 -0400

This is just a quick note to mention an article about the Coffeehouse reconstruction in today's Washington Post. The article discusses the history of the Coffeehouse and the reconstruction process, as well as the challenges that face museums in the t...

Coffeehouse blog: Opening Ceremony Information - Update

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0400

The Charlton's Coffeehouse sign. Update - We received a bit more detail on the opening schedule, so we've added/changed the appropriate information. Greetings. We wanted to share some last minute information about the Opening P...

Coffeehouse blog: Coffeehouse Conversations 9 - A Historic Interior

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0400

Click on the image to open the video. We've just posted the ninth video in our Coffeehouse Conversations series. This episode is entitled A Historic Interior, and features Ronald Hurst, who is Vice President and Chief Curator of Collections, Con...

Coffeehouse blog: Coffeehouse Conversations 8 - Plaster Works

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0400

Click on the image to open the video. We've just posted the eighth video in our Coffeehouse Conversations series. This episode is entitled Plaster Works, and it features Conservator of Architecture Matthew Webster; it also shows members of the H...

Podcast: The Cherokee Nation

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The modern Cherokee Nation is enjoying a renaissance in language and culture. Living History Demonstrator Paula Nelson shares the resurgence.

Special Event: Whitefield Day: December 16, 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Experience a reenactment of famous 18th-century evangelist George Whitefield's appearance at Bruton Parish Church on Sunday, December 16, 1739. A minister of the Church of England and colleague of John and Charles Wesley, Whitefield was an important figure in the Great Awakening, a series of revivals that swept through Britain and North America in the first half of the 18th century.

Coffeehouse blog: HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0400

The coffee room is readied for the broadcast later today. For those who have noticed today's activity on the Coffeehouse webcam, we wanted to explain the cause; today, WHRV's radio show “HearSay with Cathy Lewis” will be...

What's New: New Video from Colonial Williamsburg

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Charltonâs Coffeehouse - A Historic Interior: Learn about furnishing the R. Charlton's Coffeehouse reconstruction in our latest video.

Video: Charlton's Coffeehouse - A Historic Interior

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Charlton's Coffeehouse Conversations - A Historic Interior 2009

Podcast: Beer and Whiskey in Williamsburg

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Whiskey and beer are the safe alternatives to water in colonial Virginia. Historic Foodways' Frank Clark describes the benefits of brewing.

Garden blog: Root crops

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:47:50 -0600

Special Event: Grand Illumination: December 5, 2010

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

In the 18th century, illuminations were sometimes held to commemorate the birth of the reigning sovereign. Today, Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination celebrates the winter holidays. Musical performances on multiple stages and fireworks launched from three locations usher in the season with a bang.

Podcast: 75 Years of Costume Design

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg marks 75 years of costumed interpretation in 2009. Costume Design Center Director Brenda Rosseau describes the metamorphosis from 1934.

Video podcast: Past and Present: 75 Years of Costume Design

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg marks 75 years of costumed interpretation in 2009.

Video: Past and Present: 75 Years of Costume Design

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg marks 75 years of costumed interpretation. November 02, 2009

What's New: New Book from Colonial Williamsburg

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST

Salt-Glazed Pottery in Early America

Coffeehouse blog: Miscellaneous Information

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:46:00 -0400

The first wallpaper pattern for the Coffeehouse. Greetings. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some Coffeehouse-related information and links that have come up recently. First off, if you haven’t noticed, we’...

Special Event: A Kid's Holiday Weekend: November 29 - December 28, 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

On four weekends in November and December, Colonial Williamsburg welcomes children and families for a journey back in time. Sites throughout the town will be devoted to sharing fun, food preparation and festive entertainments of the holiday season with children of all ages, but especially for those from ages 6 to 12. Program is offered November 29th and 30th, December 13th and 14th, December 20th and 21st, and December 27th and 28th.

Special Event: Colonial Williamsburg's Holiday Season: November 26, 2010 - January 2, 2011

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Nothing quite compares to spending the Christmas season in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Special programs, dining, entertainment, hotel packages, events for children, and more are waiting to enchant guests who come to enjoy a magical season they'll not soon forget.

Slideshow: Laundries

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:02 EST

Largest buildings in the eighteenth century backyard, from the article Laundries in the Autumn 09 journal.

Slideshow: A Colonial Williamsburg Christmas

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:02 EST

Images from a Colonial Williamsburg Christmas, from the article A Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Under the Tree in the Autumn 09 journal.

Slideshow: Captain Smith Departs Map

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:02 EST

A map, taken from Smith's "Generall Historie," depicting his last journey in America in1609, from the article Captain Smith Departs in the Autumn 09 journal.

Interactive: Christmas Frolick Word Search

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:02 EST

from the article "The Christmas Frolick" in the Autumn 09 Journal

What's New: Autumn 2009 Colonial Williamsburg journal

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST

Read about laundries, pumpkins, Captain Smith, reapportionment and more.

What's New: Coffeebean Solitaire

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Accept the challenge to leave a single bean on the board in this peg solitaire inspired game which celebrates the opening of R. Charlton's coffeehouse.

Podcast: Ghosts Amongst Us

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Centuries-old phantoms linger in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Hear a tale from the "Ghosts Amongst Us" evening tour.

Slideshow: R. Charlton's Coffeehouse

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:01 EST

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's newest 18th-century exhibition building is R. Charlton's Coffeehouse. Learn more

Slideshow: Coffee and Chocolate Pots

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:02 EST

Coffee and chocolate pots whimsical and ornate graced the 18th-century table.

Interactive: Coffee Bean Solitaire

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST

Celebrate coffee and chocolate with a new bean solitaire game.

Coffeehouse blog: October 26th Update

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:44:00 -0400

Mason Ray Cannetti stains the reused bricks to better match the original foundations. Here's a list of work both recent and soon-to-occur at the Coffeehouse. This time, we’ve posted even more photos, including a few from earl...

Podcast: Bruton Parish Churchyard

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Individuals of all classes rest in the peace of the Bruton Parish graveyard. Church guide Anne Conkling describes one of America's oldest cemeteries.

What's New: Costume Design Center 75th Anniversary Timeline

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg's Costume Design Center celebrates its 75th anniversary of costumed interpretation.

What's New: Today in the 1770s

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST

New Daily Feature! Excerpts from the 18th-century Virginia Gazette have been chosen for every day of the year.

Interactive: Costume Design Center 75th Anniversary Timeline

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:02 EST

Explore 75 years of costumed interpretation.

Interactive: Today in the 1770s

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:02 EST

Daily excerpts from the 18th-century Virginia Gazette.

Special Event: Shaping Our Destiny: The African-American Pursuit of Liberty: November 14-15, 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg explores the complex lives and choices of free and enslaved Revolutionary-Era blacks. Programs highlight contributions, sacrifices and decisions made by 18th-century blacks. Witness the revolution through their unique perspectives.

Special Event: Fall Military Invitational Golf Tournament : November 14-15, 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Golden Horseshoe Fall Military Invitational Golf Tournament features two-person, amateur teams vying in a 36-hole competition format. To be eligible for competition, one player must be active duty, retired or reserve military or a National Guard member. First round is four-ball (two person, best ball) and the second round is captain's choice. For information, call (757) 220-7696.

Special Event: Dunmore's Proclamation!: November 14 - 20, 2005

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

A special focus week explores events that took place around the week of November 17 - 24, 1775. Governor Dunmore occupies Norfolk and raises the royal standard offering freedom to slaves and servants who will desert rebel masters and bear arms for the king!

Garden blog: Saving Heirloom Seeds

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:06:06 -0500

Podcast: Horses in Williamsburg

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Horses lend their speed and strength to the American colonies. Head coachman Joyce Henry shares the horse's role in early Virginia.

Video podcast: Past and Present: Horses in Williamsburg

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Horses lend their speed and strength to the American colonies. Head coachman Joyce Henry shares the horse's role in early Virginia.

Special Event: 16th Annual Couples Golf Tournament: November 2-3, 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

The public is invited to play on Colonial Williamsburg's award-winning Golden Horseshoe golf courses during this popular annual golf tournament. Two-person teams will consist of one man and one woman playing a best ball and captain's choice format. Couples will play the Gold Course on Monday, Nov. 2 and the Green Course on Tuesday, Nov. 3. For information, call (757) 220-7696.

Special Event: Foodways in the 18th Century: Bringing Virginia's Bounty to the Royal Governor's Table: November 8-10, 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Learn about the very best of dining in early Virginia by joining us for Colonial Williamsburg's first "Dining in the Eighteenth Century" conference, featuring the culinary arts and dining customs of the colony's most prestigious households. For more information, contact the conference registrar at (757) 220-7255 or toll-free at (800) 603-0948, online at www.history.org/conted, e-mail dchapman@cwf.org, fax (757) 565-8921 or write to: Office of Conferences, Forums and Workshops, P.O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, Va. 23187-1776.

Special Event: Veterans Day: November 11, 2010

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Colonial Williamsburg honors America's Veterans with a procession down Duke of Gloucester Street, 4:30 p.m., beginning at the Capitol. The parade culminates in a public ceremony, with militia and cannon crew firing volleys in recognition of those who serve. Hear Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums, and speakers from past and present. Active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents enjoy free admission passes Friday through Wednesday, Nov. 6-11.

Video: Past and Present: Horses in Williamsburg

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Horses lend their speed and strength to the American colonies. October 12, 2009

Download: Colonial pumpkins

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST

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