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Colonial Family Life
"Redefining Family" | Bibliography
Family
1. a) The servants of a house or establishment b) the household c) the retinue of a nobleman or grandee d) the staff of a high military officer e) a troop, school. 2. The body of persons who live in one house or under one head, including parents, children, servants, etc. 3. The group of persons consisting of the parents and their children, whether actually living together or not; in a wider sense, the unity formed by those who are nearly connected by blood or affinity. 4. Those descended or claiming descent from a common ancestor; a house; kindred; lineage. (Source: Oxford English Dictionary)
How do you define family? Consider these resources:
- "Redefining Family," an introductory essay from Becoming Americans
- Bibliography
Listen to a Behind the Scenes Interview:
Telling the story of colonial women.
Kristen Spivey reveals some surprises about 18th-century women and their role in history.
(MP3, 3.7Mb) || View transcript
This interview is part of an ongoing series of podcasts available on the Colonial Williamsburg site.
Learn more.
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A Slave's Perspective
The Declaration of Independence was a promise extended to white men only. Hope Smith portrays Eve, a slave in the Peyton Randolph house. July 16, 2007
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Mr. Wythe's Cook
Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men. June 19, 2006
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James Armistead
Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution. September 26, 2005
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Smallpox and the Covenant
America's smallpox eradication has its roots in 18th-century Boston. July 13, 2009
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Carolyn Wilson on Betty Randolph and Independence
In the pursuit of American independence, Betty Randolph played the role of lady and wife, enabling husband Peyton to fight for freedom. June 21, 2005
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A Splendid Coincidence
Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg. November 3, 2008
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Journal articles
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The Truth About Betsy Ross
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A Man of Firmness
Justice John Blair and the Letter of the Law
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Captain John Smith
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To Boldly Go
Captain James Cook and the Search for the Northwest Passage
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- "Redefining Family," an introductory essay from Becoming Americans
- Bibliography
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Listen to a Behind the Scenes Interview: Telling the story of colonial women. Kristen Spivey reveals some surprises about 18th-century women and their role in history. (MP3, 3.7Mb) || View transcriptThis interview is part of an ongoing series of podcasts available on the Colonial Williamsburg site. Learn more. |
Multimedia and related links
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Podcasts
- View descriptions
-
A Slave's Perspective
The Declaration of Independence was a promise extended to white men only. Hope Smith portrays Eve, a slave in the Peyton Randolph house. July 16, 2007
Audio podcast: Listen (mp3) | Transcript
Image enhanced: View (m4a) | Transcript
-
Mr. Wythe's Cook
Valarie Holmes interprets Lydia Broadnax - a cook for one of Williamsburg's most influential men. June 19, 2006
Audio podcast: Listen (mp3) | Transcript
Image enhanced: View (m4a) | Transcript
-
James Armistead
Interpreter Richard Josey talks about an enslaved man who became a valuable spy during the Revolution. September 26, 2005
Audio podcast: Listen (mp3) | Transcript
Image enhanced: View (m4a) | Transcript
-
Smallpox and the Covenant
America's smallpox eradication has its roots in 18th-century Boston. July 13, 2009
Audio podcast: Listen (mp3) | Transcript
Image enhanced: View (m4a) | Transcript
-
Carolyn Wilson on Betty Randolph and Independence
In the pursuit of American independence, Betty Randolph played the role of lady and wife, enabling husband Peyton to fight for freedom. June 21, 2005
Audio podcast: Listen (mp3) | Transcript
Image enhanced: View (m4a) | Transcript
-
A Splendid Coincidence
Inspiration intersects with means in a partnership that resurrects a city. Character interpreter Ed Way portrays W.A.R. Goodwin at Colonial Williamsburg. November 3, 2008
Audio podcast: Listen (mp3) | Transcript
Image enhanced: View (m4a) | Transcript
Video podcast: Watch (mov) | Transcript
- more...
- Quicktime 7 (free) is required to view the enhanced and video podcasts.
- Subscribe to our podcast RSS feeds:
Audio | Image enhanced | Video
-
Journal articles
-
The Truth About Betsy Ross
-
A Man of Firmness
Justice John Blair and the Letter of the Law
-
Captain John Smith
-
To Boldly Go
Captain James Cook and the Search for the Northwest Passage
- more articles...
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