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Notable Williamsburg Visitors
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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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Swordmaking in the 18th Century
Colonial tradesmen learned the swordmaking craft as Virginia armed itself for war. Journeyman brass founder Suzie Dye describes the process. March 2, 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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Games
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Daily jigsaw
Piece together scenes from the Historic Area.
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Activities
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A Day in the Life
Online activities from the video series
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Thomas Jefferson
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Bruton Parish Church
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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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"Treason is but trusted like the fox" - Shakespeare
Whatever Happened to Benedict Arnold?
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Unwelcome in Williamsburg
The Saga of Merchant Daniel Fisher
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The Governour's Lady
Mistresses of the Palace
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Lord Mayor Wilkes
Liberty & No. 45
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