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Seeds of Revolution (1750-1764)
Choosing Revolution (1765-1775)
The Revolutionary War Years (1776-1783)
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The Declaration of Independence
Hear the words that were catalyst to the Revolution, read by Bill Barker, Colonial Williamsburg's Thomas Jefferson. July 2, 2007
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In Their Own Words
Old sources give fresh voice to slavery's story. Manager of African American programs Tricia Brooks explains how we know what we know. May 18, 2009
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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 Native Tongue
Native tribes and colonizers began a dialogue without a word in common. Buck Woodard describes the early exchanges. January 19, 2009
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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. January 12, 2009
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We Hold These Truths
Examine iconic American rhetoric in Paul Aron's new book, "We Hold These Truths." December 29, 2008
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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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Daily jigsaw
Piece together scenes from the Historic Area.
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A Day in the Life
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Thomas Jefferson at tea
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Shoemaker through a window
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In Freedom We're Born: Songs from the American Revolution
New lyrics set to familiar (or some not so familiar) English melodies, recorded using 18th-century instrumentation to recreate the ambience of a small tavern or public meeting place.
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Journal articles
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A Patriot, a Traitor, and a Bill of Attainder
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To Boldly Go
Captain James Cook and the Search for the Northwest Passage
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About Faces
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"An honest, upright, and industrious man, a kind and obliging neighbor, and a good citizen"
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