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Colonial Williamsburg Past and Present Podcast

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May 14, 2012

Rare Animal Breeds in Williamsburg

Feathers, fur, hoofs and horns bring the Historic Area to life. Elaine Shirley, manager of rare breeds, explains how we show happy animals to the public.

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Gardening
May 7, 2012

Organic Gardening, Colonial Style

Colonists went green before green was a movement. Learn to keep an organic garden the Colonial Williamsburg way. Master Gardener Wesley Greene talks about history’s methods.

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April 30, 2012

Meet the Carpenter

You can’t build a town without wood. Master Carpenter Garland Wood describes a Williamsburg built completely by hand.

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April 23, 2012

Thomas Jefferson on Religion

For Thomas Jefferson, religion was a matter between a man and his god, with no interference in between. Listen to Bill Barker’s portrayal.

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Patrick Henry
April 16, 2012

Patrick Henry on Religion

Patrick Henry would have the church provide social services that today we relegate to the state. Listen to his religious views presented in his Assessment Bill of 1784. Richard Schumann interprets.

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April 9, 2012

Colonial Williamsburg Connect

Debates over eternal American values are reborn with every generation. Co-creators Bill White and Bill Wagner help make the connections on a new interactive website.

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