from the Spring 04 Journal
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from the Holiday 07 Journal
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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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
African American programming adapts through the decades. Harvey Bakari outlines the goals of interpreting Williamsburg's enslaved population. February 2, 2009
Native tribes and colonizers began a dialogue without a word in common. Buck Woodard describes the early exchanges. January 19, 2009
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
Examine iconic American rhetoric in Paul Aron's new book, "We Hold These Truths." December 29, 2008
Impress your friends with your command of the queen's English with this daily feature.
Piece together scenes from the Historic Area.
Online activities from the video series
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.
Captain James Cook and the Search for the Northwest Passage