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Journey to Redemption 01/30/2017

Journey to Redemption The cast and crew of Colonial Williamsburg’s groundbreaking program Journey to Redemption join to talk about how the piece was developed and why it’s so important to be having conversations surrounding racism and the history of slavery in our nation. Learn more /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218067

George Washington on Veteran’s Day 11/07/2016

George Washington on Veteran’s Day As Veterans Day approaches, the venerated Virginian veteran himself, Gen. George Washington, discusses his military past and how he believes veterans should be honored today. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218072

Founding Feuds 06/20/2016

Founding Feuds Paul Aron, Director of Publications for Colonial Williamsburg, joins to discuss his new book “Founding Feuds: The Rivalries, Clashes, and Conflicts that Forged a Nation.” In this podcast, Paul delves into some of the most infamous feuds of the 18th and 19th centuries that included some very famous names such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, […] /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218082

The Return of the Cherokee 05/16/2016

The Return of the Cherokee Each year, Colonial Williamsburg hosts Return of the Cherokee. This special event draws hundreds to observe Cherokee culture as it was in the 18th century when members would come to Williamsburg for trade, diplomacy, or even education. Buck Woodard with Colonial Williamsburg’s American Indian Initiative joins to explain some of the exciting updates to this […] /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218087

The Black Petticoat Society Talks Colonial Williamsburg 04/28/2016

The Black Petticoat Society Talks Colonial Williamsburg The Black Petticoat Society, a TURN: Washington’s Spies fan group, interviewed Past and Present host Rachel West for their TURN-related podcast. The group discussed Colonial Williamsburg’s role as Philadelphia on the hit AMC show as well as other initiatives across the Foundation. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218092

Importance of Portraying African American History 02/17/2016

Importance of Portraying African American History Stephen Seals joins to discuss some of the powerful African American programming available during Black History Month and beyond in 2016. Hear some of his favorites and why it’s so important to tell the stories of half of the population of Williamsburg in the 18th century. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218097

Let Freedom Ring 02/02/2016

Let Freedom Ring Colonial Williamsburg and First Baptist Church have joined together for the Let Freedom Ring Challenge. Americans from across the nation are invited to ring the First Baptist Church bell in the name of freedom and equality throughout the month of February and beyond. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218102

Sweet Tea & Barley 12/28/2015

Sweet Tea & Barley Sweet Tea & Barley is Colonial Williamsburg’s newest restaurant located in the Williamsburg Lodge. Chefs Anthony Frank and Sean Gonzalez chat about what went into creating a new southern-inspired restaurant and some of the dishes they put on the menu. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218107

Harlequin’s Holiday 12/14/2015

Harlequin’s Holiday Join Harlequin, Clodpole and Cotton as they flip and tumble in Harlequin’s Holiday, a new holiday program. Meet the cast and hear how they bring the comedic pantomime stylings that were extremely popular in the 18th century to life today. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218112

Blackbeard! 10/14/2015

Blackbeard! Colonial Williamsburg is embarking on its first-ever Halloween experience. The infamous pirate, Blackbeard, has returned to seek revenge after members of his crew were tried and executed in Williamsburg. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218117

Reinventing the Wheel 07/20/2015

Reinventing the Wheel The wheel may be one of geometry’s simplest shapes, but the technology behind its creation is surprisingly complex. Add to that the variations among English wheels, French wheels, carriage wheels and cannon wheels, and the story gets even deeper. Colonial Williamsburg wheelwrights apply their expertise to the challenge of recreating the wheel for a French […] /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218122

RevQuest: The King’s Advance 07/06/2015

RevQuest: The King’s Advance The thrilling RevQuest: Save The Revolution™ series opens its fifth season with a new spy plot: The King’s Advance. Dive headfirst into Revolutionary history as you join the service of secret intelligence gatherers. Gather clues, crack codes, meet with covert agents, and text your secrets to receive instructions. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218127

Declaration of Independence 06/22/2015

Declaration of Independence Hear the Declaration of Independence read in its entirety by renowned Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218132

The Sound of Battle: CW’s Fifes and Drums 06/08/2015

The Sound of Battle: CW’s Fifes and Drums The piercing fife, the thundering drum: both can be heard over the din of battle, making them a crucial means of communication for commands like parley, cease fire, and retreat. How does this combination work? /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218142

Memorial Day: Ask a Soldier 05/25/2015

Memorial Day: Ask a Soldier The men who served in the Revolutionary War share much in common with their modern-day brothers. The sacrifices of friendship, safety, and security unite soldiers across time. Remember their devotion and support them when they come home, urges Lieutenant Colonel James Innes, portrayed by Nat Lasley. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218147

Resurrecting an Alehouse 05/11/2015

Resurrecting an Alehouse Chowning’s Tavern is reborn as an alehouse: a rough-and-rugged sanctuary for the colonial man in search of an ale. Listen as curator Amanda Keller and Director Department of Architectural Preservation Matt Webster describe the choices they made to re-open the doors to a more authentic past. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218152

Cancer: That Painful and Lingering Disorder 04/27/2015

Cancer: That Painful and Lingering Disorder Options for cancer detection and treatment were few in the 18th century. Medical Historian Sharon Cotner lays out some of the common practices in this week’s show. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218157

Every Home a Distillery 04/13/2015

Every Home a Distillery What do you use to wash the baby, clean the house, color your hair or serve for breakfast? If it’s the 18th century, the answer is alcohol. Professor Sarah Meacham describes her research for the book “Every Home a Distillery.” /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218162

The Business of Death 03/30/2015

The Business of Death The funeral industry arises from a combination of necessity, sentimentality, and vanity. Dr. Kelly Brennan Arehart describes the path of America’s death business, and the early vestiges still with us today. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218167

The George Washington Seal 03/16/2015

The George Washington Seal A pocket-sized ornament gives monumental insight into the private life of America’s best-known General: George Washington. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218172

Marry Me? 03/02/2015

Marry Me? Modern marriage owes its structure to an historic form. Equal parts love, practicality, and business, today’s unions share more than you’d think with their colonial counterparts. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218177

Through the Ranks 02/16/2015

Through the Ranks A new web features follows an entering class of Fifers and Drummers on their journey through the ranks. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218182

Resilience in Tragedy: African American Lives 02/02/2015

Resilience in Tragedy: African American Lives African American history is weighted with tragedy, but bringing the fullness of life to the stories of enslaved individuals is the mission of the African American History Program under the direction of Stephen Seals. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218187

George Washington’s Wallet 01/19/2015

George Washington’s Wallet What was in George Washington’s wallet? Long before the establishment of a standard American currency, there was trade, barter and credit. How were these financial activities handled with the myriad coins and metals in circulation? /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218197

Futuristic Lab Reveals Historic Secrets 01/05/2015

Futuristic Lab Reveals Historic Secrets Technologies that used to be beyond reach for museum professionals now can lend new insights into the hidden compositions of materials, metals, and paints. Conservator Kirsten Moffitt explains how a spike on a screen can spot a fake or reveal a discovery. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218202

Happy Birthday, Peter Pelham 12/29/2014

Happy Birthday, Peter Pelham The heart of a church is its organ; and the heart of its organ is its organist. This year we celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bruton Parish Church, and the 293rd birthday of the first man to grace its organ bench: Peter Pelham. Colorful and well-connected, this musician was at the center of the American […] /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218207

Old Stitch: A Beer for the Ages 12/15/2014

Old Stitch: A Beer for the Ages Relax with a brew from the past, courtesy of Master of Historic Foodways Frank Clark. Twenty years of study and practice have resurrected the 18th century’s favorite beer: Old Stitch. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218212

Old School Home Brew 12/01/2014

Old School Home Brew The Historic Campus of the College of William and Mary had one more secret to tell, and it was a big one. Archaeologist Andy Edwards describes the surprise, and the clues that lead them to hope they’ve stumbled upon the College’s early brewhouse. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218217

Pumpkin’s Progress 11/17/2014

Pumpkin’s Progress Gain a new respect for the good old pumpkin. Author Mary Miley Theobald traces the history of the venerable gourd. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218227

Communicating Complicated Concepts 11/03/2014

Communicating Complicated Concepts Rats on a ship smuggle a story of transatlantic trade and a colonial global economy. It’s a big idea, but the concept is made simple by the team of writers, researchers and producers who create Colonial Williamsburg’s Emmy-winning Electronic Field Trip series. /episode/index/show/bcddcdeb-9b42-4aec-a66a-dfc9faffa43a/id/31218232

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