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frenchman' s map
April 21, 2008

The Frenchman's Map

New questions are raised as old ones are answered in the study of the Frenchman’s Map. Architectural researcher Ed Chappell talks about the document.

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watercolor
March 10, 2008

A Rarity Restored

Two artists collaborate across the centuries: one working with a brush, and the other with a micro spatula. Curator Barbara Luck and conservator Pam Young describe the restoration of a rare watercolor.

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treasure keepers
March 3, 2008

Treasure Keepers

Good as new isn’t always as good as old. Curator John Watson talks about conservation at Colonial Williamsburg.

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Middle Plantation
January 7, 2008

The Town Before the Town

An early plantation slumbers beneath Williamsburg’s streets and foundations.

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Wren Building
October 15, 2007

Wren's Formal Garden

After three summers of digging, archaeologist Steve Archer hits pay dirt.

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October 8, 2007

Island Archaeology: Uncovering Virginia's First Settlement

With 60 percent of James Fort unexplored, the island outpost guards a wealth of stories. Bill Kelso continues the hunt for discovery.

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