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coffeehouse
August 18, 2008

Charlton's Coffeehouse

A long-absent address returns to Duke of Gloucester Street. Architectural Historian Ed Chappell explains the Charlton Coffeehouse reconstruction.

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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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great escapes
March 31, 2008

Great Escapes

Stories of famous captures are rivaled only by stories of famous escapes at Williamsburg’s Public Gaol. Tom Hay shares his favorites.

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The Magazine
January 21, 2008

The Restoration, Part Two

Single-minded determination is the Historic Area’s salvation. Author Will Molineux continues his discussion of the restoration.

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W.A.R. Goodwin
January 14, 2008

The Restoration, Part One

A determined rector reclaims history from the ravages of progress and poverty.

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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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