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Seeds of Revolution (1750-1764)
Choosing Revolution (1765-1775)
The Revolutionary War Years (1776-1783)
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African-American Interpretation
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Notable Williamsburg Visitors
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A Cast of Colonial Characters
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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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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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The Murder of George Wythe
Colonial Williamsburg's Jim McDonald explains how a confluence of convenient circumstances protects the chief suspect. June 4, 2007
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Music Suited to a Lady
Colonial ladies played instruments that showed their graceful features to the best advantage, and they never showed their elbows. Music Interpreter Jane Hanson explains. April 9, 2007
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Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher, cont.
Hear James Ingram, Colonial Williamsburg's Gowan Pamplet, tell how an enslaved man became the leader of Virginia's largest Baptist church. February 26, 2007
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Gowan Pamphlet, slave preacher
Born at the right time, this revolutionary figure was an electrifying force. February 19, 2007
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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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Piece together scenes from the Historic Area.
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A Day in the Life
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Bruton Parish Church
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Dancers in the Palace
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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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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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