African Americans

Biographical Fact Sheets:

Daily Life

Introduction to Colonial African American Life

Lord Dunmore's Proclamation--an early emancipation proclamation.

Bibliography

Multimedia and related links

Podcasts
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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. September 24, 2007

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African American Programs at 30

African American programming adapts through the decades. Harvey Bakari outlines the goals of interpreting Williamsburg's enslaved population. February 2, 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. September 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. February 4, 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. June 23, 2008

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Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher

Born at the right time, this revolutionary figure was an electrifying force. February 19, 2007

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Word of the Day

Impress your friends with your command of the queen's English with this daily feature.

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Games
Daily jigsaw

Piece together scenes from the Historic Area.

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Activities
A Day in the Life

Online activities from the video series

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Downloads
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Thomas Jefferson
Bruton Parish Church
Ringtones
Song: O Dey Seo
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Song: Sit Down
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Screensavers
Flowers

Flowers grown in Colonial Williamsburg gardens make this vivid new screensaver. Available for PC and MAC.
1. PC download (7.4 Mb)
2. MAC download (5.3 Mb)
African Americans

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of African American programming.
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