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African American interpretation
December 28, 2009

A New Story

Historian Cary Carson describes creating a narrative framework for Colonial Williamsburg that made room for the stories of black Virginians.

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historic trades
August 10, 2009

The Joy of Discovery

Recreating 18th-century technology takes perseverance and luck, says Jay Gaynor, Director of Historic Trades.

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student hosts
April 6, 2009

What's an EFT?

Director of Educational Program Development Bill White and his team create a television broadcast to nurture citizens for a new era.

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freedom bound
February 16, 2009

Freedom Bound

The craving for liberty is a universal human trait, explains EFT author Christy Coleman.

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Making History Live
December 8, 2008

Making History Live

Relating the daily lives of America’s ancestors is the product of research and performance. Performer Kat Getward shares the part that music plays in the EFT “Making History Live.”

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The Will of the People
October 13, 2008

The Will of the People

Contentious elections are the founders’ legacy, explains Bill White, the Theresa A. and Lawrence C. Salameno Director of Educational Program Development.

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