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Colonial Williamsburg: Past & Present: Podcasts
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Nov 2, 2009
75 Years of Costume Design
Colonial Williamsburg marks 75 years of costumed interpretation in 2009. Costume Design Center Director Brenda Rosseau describes the metamorphosis from 1934.
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Additional resources- See the Costume Design timeline.
- Learn more about colonial clothing.
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Oct 12, 2009
Horses in Williamsburg
Horses lend their speed and strength to the American colonies. Head coachman Joyce Henry shares the horse's role in early Virginia.
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Additional resources- Learn more about Historic Area horses.
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Sep 7, 2009
Prisoners of War
As long as there have been wars, there have been prisoners of war. Tom Hay talks about Revolutionary War captives.
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Additional resources- Learn about the Revolutionary War.
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Aug 10, 2009
The Joy of Discovery
Recreating 18th-century technology takes perseverance and luck, says Jay Gaynor, Director of Historic Trades.
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Additional resources- Visit the Cannon blog.
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Jun 29, 2009
We Hold These Truths
The foundation of American democracy rests on one mighty sheet of parchment. Hear interpreter Bill Barker read the Declaration of Independence.
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Additional resources- Get a closer look at the Declaration of Independence.
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Jun 8, 2009
Zooarchaeology
Zooarchaeologist Joanne Bowen decodes 400-year-old leftovers.
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Additional resources- Learn more about archaeology.
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May 4, 2009
Spring Lambs
Preserving genetic diversity one lamb at a time: Manager of Rare Breeds Elaine Shirley talks about the 2009 generation of Leicester Longwools.
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Additional resources- Learn more about rare breeds.
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Apr 6, 2009
What's an EFT?
Director of Educational Program Development Bill White and his team create a television broadcast to nurture citizens for a new era.
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Additional resources- Learn more about resources for teachers.
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Mar 2, 2009
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.
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Additional resources- Learn more about the foundry trade.
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Feb 9, 2009
Colonial Chocolate
Journeyman cook Jim Gay explains that Americans' love of chocolate dates back to the beginning.
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Additional resources- Learn more about colonial foodways.
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Jan 5, 2009
Colonial Journalism
Political pressure and personal bias have hounded American journalists since the first newspapers were printed. Interpreter Dennis Watson talks about the Virginia Gazette.
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Additional resources- Learn more about the Virginia Gazette.
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Dec 1, 2008
Christmas in Williamsburg
Doors are decked in Williamsburg's signature style to celebrate the holiday season. Laura Viancour describes the preparations.
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Additional resources- Learn more about Christmas in Williamsburg.
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Nov 3, 2008
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.
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Additional resources- Learn more about W.A.R. Goodwin.
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Oct 6, 2008
Tobacco in the Colonies
Investment in the field yields profits in the marketplace for diligent tobacco farmers. Rural tradesman Wayne Randolph describes the hungry crop's allure.
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Additional resources- Learn more about rural trades.
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Sep 1, 2008
Restoration and Reconstruction
Putting an 18th-century face on a 21st-century building is a feat of research and resourcefulness, explains Colonial Williamsburg architect Scott Spence.
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Additional resources- Learn more about Historic Area buildings.
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